VIETFISH CONFERENCE 2018
European Seafood Industry: Competitiveness and Market Potentials
Time:
Avenue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.
Language: English
Organizers: VASEP (Vietnam), Nha Trang University (Vietnam), Matis (Iceland), Tromsø University (Norway), Nofima (Norway), and Syntesa (Denmark).
Objectives
Seafood industry of Vietnam has become a global success story over last two decades. The sector contribution to national development and global food security is significant. However, the industry is in a critical period that needs upgrading to the global value chains, regardless its products have been in over 160 countries and regions.
VIETFISH (www.vietfish.com.vn/) is an important event organized annually by VASEP to promote the seafood sector. By the same time a conference for exchanging the knowledge regarding to updated technology, economics, management and trade issues is organized. The conference brings opportunities for discussion and developing collaboration in business, research and education from academia, governments, international organizations, NGOs, and the industry. The conference focuses on emerging topics at national and global level.
VIETFISH conference 2018 is the first time co-organized by Nordic research institutes including Matis (Iceland), Nofima (Norway), Syntesa (Denmark) and Trømso University (Norway) together with Vietnam partners (Nha Trang University and VASEP).
The conference includes a two-day field trip on 20th-21st August to Mekong delta for visiting pangasius & shrimp farming and processing plants. The trip is limited ONLY for oral presenters.
Themes
The conference themes include:
(1) World/EU Fisheries-Performance and Governance
(2) World/EU Aquaculture-Performance and Opportunities
(3) Seafood Consumption and Market Trends
(4) Seafood Markets and Regulations
(5) Economic Sustainability and Competitiveness
(6) Value Chain Governance in Seafood Industry
(7) Emerging Technologies in Fisheries, Aquaculture and Post-harvesting
(8) Fisheries, Aquaculture and Climate Change
(9) Research and Capacity Development in Fisheries and Aquaculture
(10) Big data and Artificial Intelligent in fisheries and aquaculture
Contributions
To submit oral presentations or/and posters, you should send abstract(s) of maximum 300 words to Dr. Thong Tien Nguyen via email (thongnt@ntu.edu.vn) by the 5th July 2018. The template for registration is in attached file.
Registration
The conference participation is free. In addition, registered participants will have free ticket to enter the VIETFISH exhibition. The participants with accepted oral presentation will be offered the bus ticket for two days trip to Mekong delta (one-night hotel paid by their own budget).
Primary program
Monday and Tuesday, 20th-21st August 2018
Field trip to Mekong delta (only registered participants with oral presentation): Visiting farming fields and processing plants of pangasius and shrimp.
Regular conference 22nd- 23rd August 2018
· Two keynote speakers for plenary sessions;
· Two concurrent sessions
Contact person for inquiry:
1. Mr. Thong Tien Nguyen (Nha Trang Univeristy)
Email: thongnt@ntu.edu.vn
2. Mr. Nam Hoai Nguyen (VASEP)
Email: namnh@vasep.com.vn
Phone: +84 983609228
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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