1. A delegation of 20 members led by Senior Project Consultant U Thet Zin Maung and Senior Advisor U Lwin Oo from the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) visited Vietnam from 25 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 to study rice seed production businesses and explore potential investment opportunities and cooperation between Myanmar and Vietnam in the development of seed production industries in Myanmar.
2. During the visit, the delegation held separate meetings with Loc Troi Seeds Joint Stock Company and Vietnam National Seed Group Joint Stock Company (VINASEED). The delegation also visited seed processing facilities, agricultural fields, and research and development (R&D) centers to gain practical knowledge and exchanged views on future collaboration. Following the discussions, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with the respective companies.
3. Throughout the visit, discussions were conducted on opportunities for Myanmar–Vietnam cooperation in rice seed production, the exchange of seed technologies and hybrid breeding technologies, capacity building and technical training, as well as strengthening cooperation in the agriculture and seed sectors.
The Myanmar Rice Federation is actively working towards the development and promotion of high-quality rice varieties in line with the national policy of producing and exporting premium rice. The Federation aims to introduce and distribute aromatic, long and slender grain rice varieties with superior quality, aroma, taste, and strong market potential in international markets.
In accordance with the guidance and recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar, the Myanmar Rice Federation continues to support the development of the seed sector through private sector leadership and collaborative efforts, contributing to the sustainable growth of Myanmar’s rice industry.
