Accordingly, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kien Giang draws up a stocking schedule for the brackish water shrimp that is suitable for each ecological region in the province. Specifically, seasonal schedule for tiger shrimp - rice production in U Minh Thuong region; stocking schedule for black tiger shrimp along the Cai Lon river in the west of Hau river and in coastal areas of Hon Dat - Kien Luong - Ha Tien - Giang Thanh ; schedule for industrial - semi-industrial shrimp farming; schedule for improved extensive farming, shrimp - forests; schedule for giant freshwater shrimp farming intercropped with rice.
In addition, Kien Giang province has cooperated with other provinces to closely monitor the quality of the imported shrimp seeds into province according to the signed agreement. Functional departments of province have performed well the work of monitoring, alerting the environment and epidemics to promptly inform farmers; synchronously implementing measures to prevent and control aquatic epidemics. The authority has guided people to register for raising black tiger shrimp and whiteleg shrimp in order to be granted rearing establishment's code according to regulations. Building a model of shrimp production chains to ensure anti-disease and food safety for export.
Kien Giang's fisheries sector authority has organized training, seminars to disseminate the seasonal schedule, guide technical solutions of brackish shrimp farming for farmers and businesses in order to curb the occurrence of harmful diseases, ensure safety, sustainability and enhance high economic efficiency. In particular, focusing on guiding shrimp farmers to design and renovate shrimp ponds properly and technically, be able to cope with prolonged hot and dry conditions. Specilized authority has instructed farmers to apply the 2-stage shrimp farming process suitable for the shrimp - rice, extensive - improved extensive shrimp farming model to minimize risks, enhance survival rate and productivity.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kien Giang, in 2019 the brackish shrimp farming area of province was 127,876 ha, shrimp production reached 82,726 MT, exceeding 8.8% of the plan, up 11.5% compared to 2018.
Farmed shrimp production surpassed the plan due to favorable weather and less disease. Industrial shrimp farming establishments in the province have invested in expanding the scale of farming, applying advanced science and technology to farming process to improve productivity, safety, sustainability and efficiency. Shrimp farmers gradually shift from industrial shrimp farming to 2-stage industrial shrimp farming, accounting for about 70-80% of the industrial shrimp farming area. This model is bringing high economic efficiency with the productivity of 10 - 15 MT/ha. In addition, shrimp farmers has intercropped some species such as tiger shrimp, whiteleg shrimp, giant freshwater shrimp and fish that brought high efficiency. Therefore, farmers have invested in increasing farming area, resulting in increasing productivity and shrimp production. Futhermore, famers have invested in industrial shrimp farming - semi-industrial in the Long Xuyen Quadrangle.
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(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.
VASEP - HIỆP HỘI CHẾ BIẾN VÀ XUẤT KHẨU THỦY SẢN VIỆT NAM
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