Norasate Prachyakorn, Chairman of the Thai Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, Human Rights, Rights, Liberties and Consumer Protection, said as Thailand and Vietnam share similarities, enhanced cooperation and information exchange would improve legal enforcement of competition and consumer rights protection in both nations.

A VCC representative outlined the commission’s mandate, which includes monitoring markets to curb anti-competitive practices and consumer rights violations, running public campaigns to promote fair competition, raising awareness about consumer protection, providing training, and enforcing relevant laws.

VCC Chairman Trinh Anh Tuan mentioned Vietnam’s regulatory framework, highlighting the Competition Law and the Law on Consumer Rights Protection as key pillars. He also answered questions and clarified issues raised by the guests.

Phan The Thang, Deputy Director of the VCC’s Consumer Protection Division, provided an overview of Vietnam’s Law on Consumer Rights Protection and activities of enforcement agencies focused on safeguarding consumer interests.

Seven-month pepper exports to Thailand climb over 40%

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s pepper exports to Thailand surged more than 40% in the first seven months of 2025, making the country the nation’s 10th largest market for the spice, according to Vietnam Customs.