(vasep.com.vn) Statistics from Association of Vietnam Retailers (AVR) show that 75% of goods are sold at traditional markets, and this trend will remain in 5 to 10 years, leaving opportunities for Vietnam enterprises to enter modern retail market.

(vasep.com.vn) According to source from GEPIMEX 404, in August 8/2014, YTD exports were over 2,922 MT of seafood, worth US$ 5.42 million. The company exported its products to South Korea, Belgium, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Guam, Republic, Colombia, ASEAN, Japan and other countries.

(vasep.com.vn) On 8th October 2014, Quang Ngai province publicized its plan to promulgate Decree 67 isued by the government on policies for fisheries development.

President Truong Tan Sang has pledged to make proper changes to policies to support fishermen, especially assistance in travel and petrol costs, and shipbuilding to help them generate higher income while safeguarding national sovereignty over seas and islands.

(vasep.com.vn) In the first half of March 2013, Vietnam crab exports to China were up 41.7 percent while crab exports to almost main markets saw a sharp decline of 10.8 – 99.1 percent.

(vasep.com.vn) Through Mach 2013, Vietnam’s bivalve mollusk export value posted a growth of 7.1 percent from the corresponding period of 2012. In Mar 2013, exports to some main markets (Japan, Australia and Canada) saw a surprising advance over that of Mar 2012.

(vasep.com.vn) According to Ben Tre Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, until the end of 2016 aquaculture infrastructure will be constructed in Dai Hoa Loc, Thanh Tri and Thanh Phuoc communes (in Binh Dai district) to support approximately 1,500 hectares of aquaculture farms.

(vasep.com.vn) On 30th September, Cao Duc Phat, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, agreed to continue the implementation of tuna supply chain in Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa.

(vasep.com.vn) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held discussions on vessel designs with five fishermen who were selected for the project.

(vasep.com.vn) Traceability is now compulsorily required for food exporters. This requirement comes from the government, independent standards organizations, and also from consumers to ensure food hygiene and safety.

(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's Procimex Company signed up at OTC trading with code PRO. Number of registered securities was 3 million shares, equivalent to the charter capital of VND 30 billion.

(vasep.com.vn) On 9th September, Saigon Trading Group opened its stores at 32, Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the 4th shop in the city, increasing the total number of stores to 45.

(vasep.com.vn) Good captains can access to VND 15,000 billion credit package. Many captains will be able to borrow money to build and own steel vessels in stead of hiring.

(vasep.com.vn) From now until the end of December 31 2014, VND 2,500 billion preferential loans will be offered to corporate clients ) in fields of import and export; agriculture, forestry and fisheries; pharmaceutical and healthcare; petroleum transportation; restaurants, travel, hotels; chemicals; textiles and footwear; electronic components; food and consumer goods across the country. This is a new program of Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank).

In January 2013, Chile sent 4,389 tonnes of mussels (Mytilus chilensis) abroad, representing a rise of 25.2 per cent in relation to exports in the same month of 2012 (3,504 tonnes).