(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam shrimp exports in May 2014 continued the sharp increase, particularly exports to the U.S. surpassed sales to Japan and EU.

(vasep.com.vn) Through May 2014, Ca Mau Agricultural Products and Foodstuff Im-Ex Joint Stock Company (Agrimexco Ca Mau) shipped 757 MT of shrimp to earn back US$7.5 million.

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(vasep.com.vn) In May 2014, domestic shrimp prices downed 15-20 percent from those in March. However, in the early June 2014, shrimp prices rose 5-10 percent because of rising shrimp demand from global markets, according to Ngoc Tri Seafood Company (Ngoc Tri Seafood).

(vasep.com.vn) Nhat Duc Co., Ltd sent 70 percent of its total shrimp exports to EU through June 2014. Of the company's total shrimp sales, black tiger shrimp accounted for 40 percent and the remaining was the whiteleg shrimp.

(vasep.com.vn) Through June 2014, Trong Nhan Seafood Co., Ltd exported US$13.8 million of shrimp in all varieties, up 20 percent year on year.

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(vasep.com.vn) Among EU block, Germany remained to be the largest importer of Vietnam shrimp, reporting the growth of 63 – 116 percent through May 2014. Shrimp imports into the market from Vietnam are projected to see a positive growth in the last months of the year.

(fis.com) Thai researchers have developed a new method for detecting isolates of the bacteria that cause acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND), or commonly known as early mortal syndrome (EMS).

(vasep.com.vn) Baker & McKenzie law firm said that Japanese Mutsui & Co has spent VND400 billion on buying over 30 percent of Minh Phu Seafood Corp’s shares in its affiliate Minh Phu – Hau Giang Seafood Processing Company (MPHG). MPHG’s share was sold at VND15,000.

(vasep.com.vn) Shrimp crop this year in the Mekong Delta reap high yield. For the first time, whiteleg exports surpassed black tiger shrimp.

(vasep.com.vn) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is directing relevant agencies to improve quality management of agricultural materials for aquaculture, including shrimp farming.

(vasep.com.vn) Through June 2014, seafood exports of Bac Lieu province hit the highest revenue of US$209 million, fulfilling 59 percent of its yearly plan and up 64 percent year on year.