Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Si Lam said that up to now, the province has 1,049ha of aquaculture areas owned by enterprises and households associated with enterprises, accounting for 85% of commercial pangasius farming area. Products. Having certified the area and agricultural enterprises applying high technology for 2 aquaculture enterprises with an area of 254.63ha, including: The concentrated nursery area of Vietnam - Australia Pangasius Joint Stock Company (104.63ha); concentrated nursery area Nam Viet Binh Phu Aquaculture One Member Company Limited (150ha). Thereby, it not only contributes to ensuring a stable source of raw materials for large-scale production, but also orients sustainable seafood exports for enterprises. From the beginning of the year until now, the output of pangasius is more than 379,000 tons, other fish are more than 72,500 tons, giant freshwater shrimp has harvested 22.2 tons and produced 1.6 billion pangasius fingerlings...
According to Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee, Tran Anh Thu, the province has set a target that by 2030, the growth rate of fishery production value will reach 5% per year. To develop aquaculture area of 3,500 ha, of which farming area for pangasius for export is 1,550 ha, area for crayfish farming is 1,500 ha, the total volume of cage fish farming is more than 1,057 million m3. Total aquatic production is 621,180 tons/year, of which pangasius production is 482,755 tons/year, giant freshwater shrimp production is 1,500 tons/year, tilapia, red tilapia 34,000 tons/year. Inland fishery production will maintain the level of 15,000 tons/year. At least two provincial-level inland aquatic resource protection zones will be established in combination with tourism development. Build 3-5 artificial shelters for natural inland aquatic species in natural aquatic ecosystems.
By 2030, all key aquaculture areas will be registered with their farming codes and 80% will be certified with aquaculture standards (GAP, ASC, BAP...). Develop areas for ecological aquaculture, organic farming, cage farming and combination farming. To develop aquaculture for ornamental and recreational purposes in cities, urban areas and tourist areas. To encourage the development of aquaculture in association with educational, tourist and sightseeing activities. Striving for the value of seafood export turnover to reach 500 million USD, doubling the value of turnover compared to 2020. Towards building brands and geographical indications for key and typical seafood products of the province. meet the requirements of international trade integration. By 2045, the province strives to develop the fisheries sector's economy to play a central role in the agricultural economic structure. Promote the application of scientific advances, information technology, and digital technology in management, production of aquatic products, and e-commerce transactions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a relatively sluggish first quarter, Vietnam's exports of fish cakes and surimi showed a clearer recovery in the second quarter, particularly in June. Export value in the first six months of 2026 reached USD 148 million, down 2% year on year. However, the newly imposed 12.5% additional U.S. tariff on Vietnamese goods, intensifying competition in Northeast Asia, and increasingly stringent traceability requirements in the EU are making the outlook for the second half of the year more uncertain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In June 2026, Vietnam's shrimp exports reached nearly USD 458 million, up 24% year-on-year. In the first six months of 2026, export value totaled USD 2.35 billion, an increase of 14.2% compared with the same period last year. Growth was driven mainly by the Chinese market and the strong performance of lobster exports, while shrimp exports continued to face pressure from U.S. tariffs and rising logistics costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the Hosted Buyer Program is designed as a specialized B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers, providing opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood exporters, gain the latest market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A project titled "Sustainable Shrimp Industry Governance" has been launched in Ca Mau Province with the aim of supporting the transition of the province's shrimp industry toward higher quality, lower emissions, stronger governance capacity, improved supply chain traceability, and the development of a sustainable shrimp brand that meets the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Khanh Hoa Provincial Agricultural Extension Center, in collaboration with the Northern Center for Marine Aquaculture Research and the Van Hung Public Service Center, recently organized a training course on disease-free golden pompano seed production. The program is part of a National Agricultural Extension Project aimed at developing industrial-scale seed production models to support sustainable marine aquaculture.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The application of high technology in shrimp farming is delivering positive results in the coastal areas of Vinh Long Province, contributing to improved production efficiency and creating significant potential for further industry expansion. However, to fully capitalize on this potential, the province is focusing on aquaculture zoning, infrastructure investment, and promoting modern, sustainable production.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Đồng Tháp Province has intensified efforts to curb illegal fishing by strengthening vessel monitoring, law enforcement and seafood traceability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood businesses need solutions to overcome bottlenecks such as labor shortages, difficulty accessing capital, high input costs, and administrative procedures in order to maintain production, adapt to market fluctuations, and effectively exploit export opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.
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