1. The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), led by its Executive Chairman and accompanied by Vice Chairmen and Executive Committee members, participated in the Myanmar–Vietnam Business Forum 2026, held at Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam. The forum was organized by the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) to promote bilateral trade and investment and strengthen economic cooperation between Myanmar and Vietnam.
2. At the forum held on 6 September 2026, MRF Chairman U Ye Min Aung delivered a presentation on potential areas of cooperation in the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors, as well as proposed initiatives to enhance bilateral trade and investment. In addition, MRF showcased Myanmar Pawsan rice and other premium rice varieties, along with potential areas of cooperation with Vietnamese partners, including rice bran oil production, the manufacturing and installation of rice milling machinery and silo systems, and rice seed production.
3. The MRF exhibition booth was visited by His Excellency U Min Aung Hlaing, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, together with ministers and deputy ministers from both Myanmar and Vietnam, representatives of relevant government departments, the Chairman of UMFCCI, and Myanmar businesspeople and delegates.
Building on the guidance and recommendations of the President and Union Ministers, MRF will prioritize and accelerate the implementation of a Myanmar–Vietnam business-to-business (B2B) cooperation plan for the rice sector, focusing on nine key areas of cooperation.
4. During the visit, the MRF Chairman and delegation held meetings and discussions with leading Vietnamese seed production companies, including VinaSeed and Loc Troi Group, with which MRF has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The delegation also met with Lamico Group, a manufacturer of rice milling machinery and grain-drying equipment, as well as representatives of other companies and organizations involved in the rice industry, to explore opportunities for future collaboration.
5. Furthermore, during the MoU signing ceremony at the forum, MRF and the Vietnam Rural Agricultural Development Science Institute signed an MoU to promote rural development, conserve agricultural soils and ecosystems, and encourage the production and use of biological and organic fertilizers. U Nay Lin Zin, Joint Secretary-General of MRF, attended the ceremony and signed the MoU on behalf of the Federation.
In addition, the Myanmar Rice Producers Association (MPPA), a sister organization of MRF, signed an agreement with Vietnam-based Phong VU Trading Services Import Export Co., Ltd. to promote cooperation in the fertilizer sector. U Khin Myint, Chairman of MPPA, attended the ceremony and signed the agreement on behalf of the association.
The Myanmar Rice Federation remains committed to strengthening Myanmar–Vietnam business partnerships, promoting investment opportunities, and expanding cooperation across the rice value chain to support the sustainable development of Myanmar’s rice industry.
