The domestic beef price in Vietnam has remained low at around 80,000-85,000 VND/kg, causing concern for livestock farmers. The drop in prices is attributed to the importation of too many cows to Vietnam, making domestic cattle uncompetitive. The situation is worsened by the restriction of exporting beef to China and the uncontrolled importation of live cattle and slaughtered products, which poses a risk to food safety and competition with domestic beef.