The Việt Nam Trade Office in Sweden has clarified that Vietnamese rice is not part of a recent quality fraud investigation by Swedish authorities, which targeted Basmati rice from other regions. The probe uncovered significant quality issues in over 600 tonnes of rice, with only 5% meeting standards. Meanwhile, Vietnamese rice exports to Sweden, particularly Jasmine and Japonica varieties, have grown substantially, aided by the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement. The Trade Office highlights the need for consistent quality and robust partnerships to ensure the success of Vietnamese rice in the Nordic market.