Several Vietnamese businesses that are members of the Vietnam Pepper Association may lose their export shipments of pepper, cinnamon, anise, and cashew nuts to the UAE due to commercial fraud. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed various government departments to investigate and resolve the issue, requesting cooperation from the UAE authorities. The Vietnam Pepper and Spices Association has sent urgent requests to UAE authorities to detain shipments and investigate the suspects involved in the fraudulent transactions.