“Unfortunately, Việt Nam's adoption of biotechnology has been slow, and the gap between Việt Nam and the rest of the world is widening. It is necessary to remove barriers to the adoption of GM crops in Việt Nam. Việt Nam is one of the countries with the most advanced legal frameworks for GM crops. However, Dr Phương expressed concern about the lack of clear regulations for gene-edited crops in Việt Nam. Since 2015, Việt Nam has imported over 13,000 tonnes of GM maize seeds, covering 662,000 hectares, with official cultivation starting in March 2015.
