Agencies will intensify examination of the departure and arrival of vessels at Tho Quang fishing port and handle violations of fisheries law in water areas under the management of the city.
Authorities will set up a Fisheries Control Office to make risk assessment and inspection criteria to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities as instructed by the European Commission (EC).
The municipal People’s Committee entrusted the Department of Agriculture and Rural to work with the Border Guards Command and relevant agencies to establish the Fisheries Control Office and build coordination regulations to ensure round-the-clock inspection and control of fishing vessels.
Realising the importance of obeying regulations from European markets, the municipal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have worked with agencies to help fishermen work legally.
The department has coordinated with the Border Guards Command and People’s Committees in districts to open classes for 20 aquatic export businesses and nearly 400 fishermen who are ship owners or captains to disseminate new regulations of Law on Fisheries 2017, IUU prevention activities and certification of aquatic products, among others.
According to the management board of Tho Quang fishing port, Tho Quang fisheries market has conducted more than 7,000 origin declarations on a total of 25,000 tonnes of seafood since the beginning of this year.
VNA
The Report on Vietnam Seafood Exports in 2024 by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) was published amid positive developments in the country's seafood industry, marking a successful year with a total export value of USD 10 billion, a 12% increase compared to 2023. This milestone underscores the sustainable growth and exceptional potential of the seafood sector in contributing to the national economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tuna sector faced numerous challenges in the latter half of 2024. While the year proved memorable, with export turnover reaching nearly USD 1 billion, maintaining this growth trajectory requires renewed impetus for the tuna industry.
With Tet (Lunar New Year) approaching, fishermen along Vietnam's central coast are capitalizing on favourable weather conditions to intensify their fishing efforts, meeting the burgeoning demand for seafood across the nation.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp exports in 2024 reached nearly USD 4 billion, a 14% increase compared to 2023. Reflecting on 2024, the shrimp industry demonstrated resilience and persistent effort in overcoming challenges, solidifying its strong position in exports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (ticker symbol FMC - HoSE), one of Vietnam's largest shrimp exporters, recently announced its 2024 business results.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The United States remains one of the largest importers and consumers of Vietnamese pangasius, primarily in the form of frozen fillets. However, in recent years, the country has significantly increased its imports of value-added pangasius products.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After reaching a peak of nearly USD 6 million in June 2024, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Italy has stagnated and continuously declined in the last five months of the year. Cumulatively, by December 15, 2024, export turnover to this market decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching over USD 30 million. With this decline, Italy is no longer Vietnam's largest tuna import market within the EU bloc.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, with its 32-km coastline, is well-positioned to develop a thriving seafood industry. Recognising the importance of sustainable offshore fishing, local authorities have implemented policies to modernise the fishing fleet and support operations in offshore waters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the evening of December 23, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a ceremony to celebrate the seafood export milestone of 10 billion USD, with hopes for continued growth in 2025. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, and representatives from various ministries, as well as domestic and international partners.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a market share exceeding 10% in Vietnam's aquafeed sector, Sao Mai Super Feed has affirmed its position as one of the leading brands, making a significant contribution to the development of the pangasius industry and elevating Vietnamese pangasius products on the international stage.
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