According to statistics, in the first 6 months of the year, the total area of aquaculture in the province was estimated at 5,543 hectares, reaching 62% of the plan and equal to 102% over the same period; cage farming was 2,500 m3, equal to 92.6% over the same period; and 3,997 hectares were harvested with an output of 69,510 tons, reaching 77.2% of the plan and equal to 116% over the same period.
Specifically, the brackish water aquaculture area was estimated to reach 4,089 hectares, reaching 66.7% of the plan and equal to 101% over the same period; harvested 2,827 hectares with an output of 9,465 tons, reaching 59% of the plan and equal to 100% over the same period. The freshwater aquaculture area is estimated to reach 1,445 hectares, reaching 51.6% of the plan and equal to 105.5% over the same period; harvested 1,170 hectares with a total farming output of 60,045 tons, reaching 81.2% of the plan and totalling 119% over the same period.
In aquaculture activities, there is a major contribution from commercial pangasius farming. From the beginning of the year until now, the consumption situation of pangasius has been favourable, and the price of pangasius has increased, fluctuating from 26,000 to 27,000 VND/kg. To date, total pangasius production is estimated at 52,000 tons, an increase of 21.2% over the same period in 2023.
The Department of Livestock, Veterinary, and Fisheries of Long An Province said that from the beginning of 2024 until now, the aquaculture situation in the province has been relatively stable, with few epidemics and consumption situations, aquaculture has a positive trend toward change. However, the industry also recommends that people pay attention to weather issues and closely monitor diseases to avoid affecting harvest output.
In addition, Long An authority encourages people to develop aquaculture associated with processing, creating high-added value. Prioritize farming for advantageous aquatic species and gradually expand farming areas.
(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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