Specific objectives:
a) Period of 2021 - 2025
- Raise awareness of relevant parties regarding reducing plastic wastes in fishery sector:
+ At least 70% of farmers and fisherman in coastal areas, concentrated culturing areas, and fishery management personnel are publicized and trained regarding management and reduction of plastic waste;
+ At least 80% of management personnel of marine sanctuaries are trained and publicized regarding management and action for reducing plastic waste.
- Reduce use of materials and specialized equipment made of single-use plastic:
+ At least 10% of fishery vessels and fishery facilities replace several materials and specialized equipment with environmentally friendly materials or multiple-use plastic;
+ Reduce porous floats by 30% in aquaculture;
+ At least 30% of small-scale fishery processing facilities replace 30% of single-use plastic bag with environmentally friendly materials or multiple-use plastic.
- Increase percentage of collection, classification, reuse, and processing of plastic waste from fishery activities:
+ At least 50% of fishery vessels collect plastic waste, transport to shore in collection areas, and transport to processing entities;
+ At least 70% of fishery culturing facilities in fishery culturing areas collect and classify plastic waste in order to transport to entities capable of processing;
+ At least 50% of small fishery culturing facilities collect and classify plastic waste in facilities before transporting to entities capable of processing;
+ 100% of export processing facilities and at least 50% of small processing facilities collect and classify plastic waste before transporting to processing entities;
+ At least 70% of fish ports collect and classify plastic waste, and transport to processing entities.
- 100% of marine sanctuaries develop supervision plans and organize collection, classification of plastic waste and transport to processing entities.
- Developed database on marine plastic waste in fishery.
b) During 2026 - 2030
- Raise awareness of relevant parties regarding reducing plastic wastes in fishery sector:
+ 100% of farmers and fisherman in coastal areas, concentrated culturing areas, and fishery management personnel are publicized and trained regarding management and reduction of plastic waste;
+ 100% of management personnel of marine sanctuaries are trained and publicized regarding management and action for reducing plastic waste.
- Reduce use of materials and specialized equipment made of single-use plastic:
+ At least 20% of fishery vessels and fishery facilities replace several materials and specialized equipment with environmentally friendly materials or multiple-use plastic;
+ Reduce porous floats by 50% in aquaculture;
+ At least 80% of small-scale fishery processing facilities replace 30% of single-use plastic bag with environmentally friendly materials or multiple-use plastic.
- In case percentage of collection, classification, reuse, and processing of plastic waste from fishery activities:
+ 100% of fishery vessels collect plastic waste, transport to shore in collection areas, and transport to processing entities;
+ 100% of fishery culturing facilities in fishery culturing areas collect and classify plastic waste in order to transport to entities capable of processing;
+ 70% of small fishery culturing facilities collect and classify plastic waste in facilities before transporting to entities capable of processing;
+ At least 80% of small processing facilities collect and classify plastic waste before transporting to competent entities;
+ 100% of fish ports collect and classify plastic waste, and transport to processing entities.
- Complete database on marine plastic waste in fishery.
(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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