During the program, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and the delegation visited and inspected two key units: An Giang Fruit and Vegetable Foodstuff Joint Stock Company (Antesco) in Binh Long Industrial Park (Chau Phu commune) and Cuu Long An Giang Seafood Import-Export Joint Stock Company in My Quy Industrial Cluster (Long Xuyen city).
Joining the local delegation were Mr. Nguyen Tien Hai, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee, along with leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and various provincial departments and agencies.
Antesco currently has 4 factories located in An Giang and Lam Dong provinces, with a total capacity of 50,000 tons of finished products per year, a linked raw material area of 15,000 hectares, maintaining 1,800 regular workers and creating livelihoods for more than 4,500 farming households through product purchase contracts.
According to a report by Cuu Long An Giang Seafood Import-Export Joint Stock Company, in the first six months of 2026, the company harvested approximately 12,000 tons of raw pangasius fish, produced 9,000 tons of frozen pangasius fillet, and exported 10,064 tons of products to 70 countries and territories. Export turnover reached over 21 million USD, with revenue of 942 billion VND.
The company currently manages 6 farming areas with a total area of over 100 hectares, meeting almost 100% of the raw material needs for the processing plant, providing employment for more than 2,000 workers with an average income of 8 million VND/person/month.”
During the working sessions, An Giang Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Tien Hai emphasized the strategic role of closely linking businesses and farmers. He also urged businesses to build sustainable supply chains and strengthen cooperation with farmers through cooperative models to form large, tightly-knit raw material areas.
Promote the transfer of modern technology, support people in changing traditional farming methods, and apply advanced techniques to improve productivity; invest in post-harvest technology, support rapid harvesting and modern preservation technologies to ensure the quality of raw materials for factories, and optimize production value; businesses need to pay attention to the lives of their employees, especially focusing on and supporting the construction of housing for workers.
The Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee also directed the provincial agricultural sector to send experts to closely monitor the area and support the development of synchronized raw material zones in a sustainable manner.
Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung highly appreciated the efforts of businesses in maintaining production and contributing to the socio-economic development of the locality.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested that the leaders of An Giang province and relevant departments and agencies proactively and quickly review and definitively resolve the legitimate requests of businesses, creating the most favorable conditions for businesses to confidently recover and achieve breakthroughs in production.
The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that businesses need to pay close attention to production linkages in business, as well as raw material area planning; continue to strive to invest in high technology in production, digitize planting area codes, traceability, and at the same time ensure environmental protection...
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung stated that, within the government's authority, it will consider and provide assistance and support to businesses, especially the pangasius industry, to develop.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On November 11, 2026, in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026). The summit brought together more than 300 delegates, including business leaders, government regulators, experts and partners from across the seafood value chain. Over five in-depth panel sessions, participants looked at opportunities and challenges and discussed practical ways to sustain growth and make Vietnam’s seafood industry more competitive in 2027–2029.
On November 11, 2026, in Can Tho, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) will host Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029: Opportunities and Headroom for Double-Digit Export Growth.” The summit will discuss market scenarios and strategic options to help Vietnam’s seafood industry unlock new growth opportunities, increase export value, and strengthen its competitiveness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the EU reached more than USD 4 million, up 2% year on year. The EU accounted for 4% of total tilapia export value, ranking behind major markets such as Brazil, the United States, Saudi Arabia and the CPTPP bloc.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2026, in Hanoi, Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), was awarded the Top 30 Outstanding Cultural and Reputable Enterprises of 2026 certificate by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). This group represents the most distinguished companies among the 100 enterprises honored at the “Cultural and Reputable Enterprises 2026” announcement ceremony.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the EU reached approximately $148 million, up 12% compared to the same period in 2025. In September 2026 alone, export turnover to this market hit $18 million, a 27% year-on-year increase. Despite diverging demand across member states, the EU remains a market with growth potential for Vietnamese pangasius, particularly as supplies of several traditional whitefish species face mounting pressure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports to the US are showing a clear recovery after a difficult start to the year. However, the rebound is taking place against a backdrop of declining US tuna imports and a shifting supply structure, posing new challenges for Vietnamese businesses.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to Japan reached US$440.9 million, up 6.4% year on year. This result is noteworthy as Japan’s total shrimp imports continued to decline slightly and competition among suppliers intensified. Demand for convenience foods and processed products continues to create opportunities for Vietnamese exporters, but capitalizing on these opportunities requires stronger competitiveness and the ability to meet increasingly specific market requirements.
(vasep.com.vn) After slowing in the first months of the year, Vietnam’s tuna exports have shown a clear improvement since June 2026. However, behind September’s double-digit growth lies a notable reality: export value is recovering, but pressures from markets, trade policies, and competition among suppliers remain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value reached US$1.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. In September alone, exports totaled US$210 million, an increase of 16%. China, the United States, and Brazil were the three largest markets, accounting for 49% of total export value. While China and Brazil maintained their growth momentum, exports to the US remained below the level recorded in the same period last year.
(vasep.com.vn) On November 11, 2026, in Can Tho, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) will organize the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029: Opportunities and Headroom for Double-Digit Export Growth.”
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