There are about 100 guests attending the event, including Representatives of the South West Steering Committee, Can Tho City People's Committee, Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, Department of Trade and Industry, Representatives of Government agencies of Can Tho City; Representatives of the press and media with fisheries companies of the Mekong Delta.
In the context of bilateral agreements with large export markets are about to be signed, especially Free Trade Agreement Vietnam - EU, from the beginning of 2015, although Vietnamese seafood exports to this market will receive benefits such as tax incentives, we still have some difficulties when meeting the high requirements of international standards. To help businesses prepare for the international market integration, the seminar provides important information about consumption trends for seafood products of large export markets and the future prospect of the fisheries sector when the Free Trade Agreement with EU will be signed. At the same time, the seminar also spends much time on the provisions of the new version of Social Accountability standard (SA 8000). This is an important trend of the fisheries sector nowadays, besides food safety issue, consumers also pay more attention to the way businesses ensure working conditions and responsibility to employees. By applying this standard, businesses will be committed to guarantee the rights of workers and affirm the moral values to the whole society. This will be the passport for Vietnamese enterprises to gain access to major markets around the world.
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognised as the global benchmark for quality and intergrity, SGS employ over 80,000 people and operates a network of more than 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. As a member of SGS group, SGS Vietnam Ltd has been providing quality services since 1989. In September 1997, SGS Vietnam became the first international, independent inspection, testing and certification company to be granted a 100% Foreign Owned Company License. Presently, SGS Vietnam has more than 900 employees working in 8 offices and laboratories (in Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Quy Nhon and Ho Chi Minh city).
With the purpose of providing better and faster quality services for Mekong Delta business, in October 2014, SGS Vietnam has opened a new office in Can Tho City, located on the 5th floor of VCCI building, No. 12 Hoa Binh Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City. This is one of the first steps of SGS Vietnam’s upcoming development strategy, focuses on providing services for the agricultural and fisheries supply chain, in order to maximize the potential of two key sectors of Mekong Delta. With the experiences and strengths of a multi-national corporations, SGS desires to contribute to the sustainable development of the local and global economy, by building trust between our partners throughout the whole supply chain, making trade simpler and more efficient.
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(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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