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) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The year 2025 is considered a turning point for Vietnam’s shrimp seed industry as the sector faces the need for strong transformation in technology, production management, and gradual self-sufficiency in broodstock supply. These factors are seen as key to improving seed quality and strengthening the competitiveness of the shrimp industry amid increasingly demanding market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached nearly USD 310 million, up 17% year-on-year. Cumulatively for the first two months of the year, shrimp export value totaled USD 690 million, an increase of 20% compared with the same period last year. Compared with the 22% growth recorded in January, the pace of increase in February slowed somewhat, reflecting seasonal factors as the Lunar New Year holiday partially disrupted processing and shipment activities. Nevertheless, the nearly 20% growth in the first two months indicates that shrimp orders from Vietnam are maintaining a more positive trend than in the same period last year.
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