An Giang has significant potential for marine farming. The province possesses abundant coastal and island water surface area, with environmental conditions suitable for various aquatic species. Marine aquaculture can be developed year-round, creating livelihoods while contributing to ecosystem protection, mangrove preservation, wave reduction, and erosion prevention.
According to the leadership of the An Giang Department of Agriculture and Environment, in addition to restructuring the fisheries sector by reducing the number of fishing vessels, reorganizing the exploitation industry appropriately, ensuring fishermen’s livelihoods, and restoring aquatic resources, An Giang is promoting the development of marine aquaculture adapted to the increasingly severe impacts of climate change.
According to statistics from the province’s agricultural sector, by the end of 2024 An Giang had 4,291 marine-fish cages, with an annual harvest output of 4,241 tons. In 2025 alone, the An Giang Agricultural Extension Center is implementing 20 marine-fish culture sites using HDPE cages, with a total area of 3,712 m². At the same time, it is coordinating with local authorities to organize technical training sessions and encourage cage-fish farmers to adopt value-chain linkages, switch to industrial feed instead of trash fish, reduce waste, and contribute to environmental protection.
Mr. Mai Văn Hiệp, from An Phú Hamlet, Kiên Hải Special Zone, has been supported by the An Giang Agricultural Extension Center over the past three years to implement a model of farming pearl grouper in cages made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) under a national agricultural extension project. Since adopting the model, his fish have grown well, achieving a survival rate of 91.9%.
“HDPE cages can withstand rough waves, are more durable, and can be used for offshore farming. Recently, I’ve been using industrial feed for the fish, so diseases are reduced and survival rates are high. With this new model, my annual profits have improved,” Mr. Hiệp shared.
An Giang aims to develop marine aquaculture into a large-scale industrial production sector by 2030, with about 14,000 cages and an output of more than 105,000 tons. The province focuses on transitioning from small-scale operations to modern technology, aligned with green and circular economy principles and climate-change adaptation.
Currently, five enterprises have been approved by the provincial People’s Committee to implement large-scale marine aquaculture projects covering nearly 3,000 hectares. Among these, three projects—by Phu Quoc Seafood Farming and Import–Export Co., Ltd.; Australis Vietnam Seafood Co., Ltd.; and Mavin Nam Du Co., Ltd.—are investing in the development of high-tech marine aquaculture.
Additionally, the province prioritizes models that apply scientific and technological advances in new materials, high-strength cages and nets, auxiliary equipment, and solar-powered lighting on rafts. It also organizes training on disease prevention and treatment, disease-handling measures, and outbreak control; strengthens management and monitoring of farming zones linked with water-environment monitoring; and effectively carries out licensing, marine-area allocation, and issuance of identification codes for marine aquaculture facilities in accordance with the law.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
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