Kien Gian fisheries production from capture and aquaculture reached over 304.240 tons, achieving 36.64% of the annual plan and increasing by 9.81% compared to the same period last year; of which, capture fisheries accounted for approximately 169,759 tons, reaching 40.42% of the plan.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the context of Vietnam's pangasius exports to the EU facing fierce competition due to technical regulations and sustainable consumption trends, the South American market, particularly the Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay), is emerging as a promising alternative destination. With ongoing negotiations for a Vietnam-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the prospect of turning Mercosur into a "second EU" for Vietnamese pangasius is becoming increasingly clear.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In a solemn atmosphere, 12 June 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held the 7th General Assembly, term 2025–2030 in Ho Chi Minh City.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of May 28, the Vietnam Trade Office in India, in coordination with relevant agencies, held an online seminar on the theme: “Vietnam-India Cooperation in the Fisheries Sector.”

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the context where Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry, and seafood exports to the U.S. — a market accounting for nearly 22% of the sector’s total export turnover in 2024 — are facing many challenges due to changes in U.S. tariff policies, the urgent need to pivot towards other markets has become critical. Among these, the Halal market and the Middle East region are frequently mentioned as a “promising land” for Vietnamese agro-fisheries products.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a strong start to the year, Vietnam’s seafood exports showed signs of cooling in May, reaching USD 851 million – up just 2.7% year-on-year, the lowest monthly growth so far in 2025. However, total exports in the first five months still climbed 18.2% to USD 4.2 billion, highlighting the sector’s resilience in the face of market volatility, especially with the impact of new U.S. tariff measures.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In celebration of World Oceans Day (June 8), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the For Green Future Foundation – Vingroup, will organize a seminar titled "Sustainable Development of the Fisheries industry" on the morning of June 7, 2025, at Vinpearl Beachfront Nha Trang. The event aims to spread awareness of blue economic growth, ocean conservation, and the protection of marine ecosystems.

(vasep.seafood.com.vn) In a constantly changing global market, Vietnam’s seafood industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first four months of 2025. Total export value reached USD 3.35 billion, up 23% compared to the same period in 2024, highlighting flexible adaptation and efforts to overcome increasingly strict trade barriers.

Vietnam’s seafood exports to China surged past the U.S. in April, marking a major shift driven by tariffs and shifting market strategies.

Seafood Expo Asia 2025 in Singapore is an opportunity for Vietnamese seafood businesses to promote products, connect with partners and expand regional markets.

Aiming for $1 billion in seafood exports by 2025, Khanh Hoa province is ramping up efforts to sustainably develop its fisheries sector, with a major plan to invest over VND 545 billion in expanding 240 hectares of high-tech marine farming by 2029.

Facing the prospect of U.S. countervailing duties as high as 46% on Vietnamese seafood, several leading exporters are reassessing their 2025 business strategies and profit targets.

Vietnam’s fisheries sector is facing both significant opportunities and challenges in 2025, with a targeted growth rate of 4.35% and export turnover projected to reach USD 11 billion.

On the morning of April 17, in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Directorate of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance under the Can Tho Department of Agriculture and Environment, successfully organized the seminar titled “Solutions for organizing tilapia production and export in 2025.”

The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the adjustment reflects Vietnam’s strategy to promote trade liberalisation with key partners, especially the United States, and support domestic consumption.