Ho Chi Minh City: The Vietnam International Pepper and Spice Outlook 2025 (VIPO 2025) commenced in Ho Chi Minh City on March 3, drawing in over 300 participants, including experts, domestic and international producers and exporters, farmers, and representatives from various localities.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the three-day event is organized by the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA). It aims to foster discussions among experts, producers, exporters, and farmers on strategies for advancing the pepper and spice industry. A significant highlight of the event is the participation of buyers, comprising up to 40% of the attendees, which is anticipated to create valuable trading opportunities for Vietnamese pepper and spice enterprises.