The Japanese Hokugan Ltd Company intends to build a plant to process ocean tuna and other aquatic products in the Dong Tac fishing port, Tuy Hoa city of the central coastal province of Phu Yen in the near future.
At a working session on August 15 with Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, Le Van Truc, director of the company Kawahira Manabu said the plant would have a capacity to process 1,800 tonnes of products per month.
The two sides also discussed fishing equipment and technique support for local fishermen.
Truc said the province would address land clearance issue in the next three months and will continue to exchange information with the Japanese firm to expedite the implementation of the project.
The Japanese company would provide fishing tools for locals in Tuy Hoa's Ward 6 and remains committed to sending experts to offer technical knowhow to local fishermen.
Phu Yen's annual catch is 6,000 tonnes of ocean tuna and 3,000 tonnes of cuttlefish, said Truc, adding that the output and quality would increase, thanks to the modern Japanese technology.
According to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment, the Japanese firm has studied a 16,500 sq.m site in Dong Tac fishing port for investment since September 2014.
The Okinawa-based company also hopes to build a high-quality ice water production plant for improved seafood preservation.
According to the General Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, three central provinces of Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa possess 2,826 tuna fishing vessels. However, 30 per cent of them are commercially unviable.
Currently, Viet Nam's tuna sector is facing numerous difficulties. Tuna output from the East Sea fishing ground dipped 30 per cent due to climate change.
Tuna exports by June 30 had dropped 8 per cent to US$224.7 million against the same period last year due to lesser demand in the world market and unstable quality of Viet Nam's tuna, according to the General Department of Customs.
At a meeting in July to review the pilot project on tuna fishing, purchase, processing and selling, participants proposed that Viet Nam's tuna industry should improve the quality of fishing and processing, invest in building specialised fish ports, identify potential products and expand markets.
International cooperation is also considered a key measure to spur the development of Viet Nam's tuna industry, they said.
Viet Nam would send a working group to the Philippines to learn tuna fishing and processing technologies, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vu Van Tam.
Tam made the revelation after a recent fact-finding tour of General Santos, the largest producer of sashimi-grade tuna in the Philippines.
He said that the Philippines wants to learn aquaculture and fish processing technology from Viet Nam while Viet Nam should study tuna fishing and processing technology from the country.
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(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
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(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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