Vietfish 2018 is expected to attract more than 10,000 domestic and international visitors, seafood exporters & importers, seafood services suppliers, international importers/retailers, NGOs and the media.
As part of the outstanding activities at VIETFISH 2018, VASEP is planning to hold 09 major conferences related to “hot” topics of fisheries industry such as sustainable aquaculture, supply and demand trends, the impact of trade war on fisheries, sustainable labor employment, social security, IUU fishing, climate change, advanced technology implication... This will be an opportunity for stakeholders to update latest information on the fisheries sector, the world's seafood consumption trends, look for partners, apply research in production and provide development strategies for businesses... The conferences will be presented by renowned experts from Trømso University (Norway), Matis (Iceland), Stirling University (UK), Syntesa (Denmark) and Kotali (Norway), Nha Trang University, Dow Chemical Pacific (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Halal Certification Agency Vietnam (HCA), the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, D-Fish, ILO in Vietnam…It is free to attend all conferences.
Here is the plan for holding conferences in the framework of Vietfish 2018:
PLAN FOR CONFERENCES IN THE FRAMEWORK OF VIETFISH 2018
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Conferences – Organizers |
Time – Venue |
Content |
Speakers/ Experts |
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1st session – August 22nd 2018 (13:30-16:30) |
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KEYNOTE SESSION Session #1: Future perspective of fisheries and aquaculture
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13h30-14h45 Convention B Language: Vietnamese and English
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Aquaculture and fisheries economic development- examples from Norway and Vietnam in a global world. |
Keynote speaker Professor Ola Flateen, Tromso University, Norway |
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Aquaculture markets, future trends and perspectives. |
Keynote speaker Dr. Paul Steinar Valle, Koltani, Norway |
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Session #2: Seafood consumption trends Co-organizers: VASEP, Nha Trang Univeristy (Vietnam) Trømso University (Norway), Matis (Iceland), Stirling University (UK), Syntesa (Denmark) and Kotali (Norway) |
15h00-16h30
Convention B
Language: Vietnamese and English
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European consumers’ willingness to pay for health claim and sustainable label. |
Matis, Iceland |
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European consumers’ response to negative press on seafood quality. |
Dr. Gudmundur Stefansson, Matis, Iceland |
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Consumers’ preference on innovative and value-added seafood products. |
Dr. Ha Viet Hung, NTU, Vietnam
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Sustainable labor employment in the integration period for seafood enterprises
Co-organizers: − VASEP − ILO VietNam
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14:00-16:00
Sunflower B Meeting room
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Regulation on the labor employment, minor workers and under minimum age workers in Vietnam and in the world. Why enterprises need to participate in child labor prevention: How to participate. |
Chief Technical Advisor, the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Vietnam
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Compliance with regulations on labor employment for the fishery sector in the integration period.
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Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Director of WTO Center, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) |
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Launching Event: Public-Private Collaboration for Sustainable Aquaculture in Viet Nam
Co-organizers: VASEP; IDH; VINAFISH |
13h30-17h00
Sunflower A Meeting room
Language: Vietnamese and English
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Session 1: The Launching of the Project: “Promoting sustainable aquaculture through strengthening public private collaboration in the Mekong Delta”. |
D-Fish, IDH, VASEP, VINAFISH |
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Session 2: The global Seafood Task Force in Vietnam. |
Representative of STF, IDH, VASEP |
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2nd session – August 23rd 2018 (9:00 – 11:30) |
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Global shrimp demand and Vietnam¢s supply capacity to 2025 Co-organizers: VASEP; Pho Binh Company |
9h30-11h30
Convention B
Language: Vietnamese and English
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Potential for shrimp supply of Vietnam: Opportunities and challenges. |
Dr. Ho Quoc Luc, Former Chairman of VASEP, Chairman of FIMEX VN |
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Development of shrimp farming in Vietnam: ambition, challenges and opportunities. |
Dr. Hoang Tung, CSIRO, Australia |
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World shrimp market and supply-demand gap: World shrimp market; Shrimp market in the US, Japan. |
Mr. Pham Huu An - Director of An Loc Nguyen Co., Ltd |
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Consumption trend and capacity of supply and competitiveness of Vietnamese shrimp in EU market |
Mr.Jiro Takeuchi - Director at Bonmea Gmb |
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Analysis on competitors of Vietnam’s shrimp exports (Thailand, India, China, Indonesia). |
Mr. Mark Wolczko, Deputy General Manager (R&D), Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd |
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Viet Nam, IUU fishing & How Industry can support Co-organizers: − Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH). − VASEP − PEW |
9h30-11h30
Dahlia room
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Marine product exports of Vietnam to markets after “yellow card” warning from EU. |
Ms. Le Hang – Deputy Director of VASEP.PRO |
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Measures to push and strengthen IUU management in Vietnam to ensure sustainable fisheries fishing |
Mr. Pham Ngoc Tuan, Deputy Director of Department of Capture Fisheries, D-Fish |
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How industry can address IUU Seafood |
Mr Huw Thomas, Pew Trusts’ Ending Illegal Fishing Project Ms Courtney Farthing, Pew Trusts’ Ending Illegal Fishing Project |
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Session#1: European seafood production and markets
Co-organizers: VASEP, Nha Trang Univeristy (Vietnam) Trømso University (Norway), Matis (Iceland), Stirling University (UK), Syntesa (Denmark) and Kotali (Norway)
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9h00-10h30
Sunflower room
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Importance of governance in fisheries value chain. |
Uni. Aqureyri, Iceland
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Productivity and efficiency of pangasius production in a comparison with European salmon, seabass and seabream. |
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Duy, NTU, Vietnam
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Market seafood segmentations: Results and implementation from five European countries survey. |
Dr. Gudmundur Stefansson, Matis, Iceland |
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Session #2: Pangasius development in trade war
Co-organizers: VASEP, Nha Trang Univeristy (Vietnam) Trømso University (Norway), Matis (Iceland), Stirling University (UK), Syntesa (Denmark) and Kotali (Norway)
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10h25-12h00
Sunflower room
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Industry dynamics and company strategic-positioning advantage in the pangasius and salmon aquaculture sectors; lessons learned from the large PrimeFish EU Project |
Dr. Francis Murray, Stirling University, UK
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Market development for pangasius under perspective of trade war. |
Dr. Paul Steinar Valle, Koltani, Norway
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Pangasius positions in developed countries and strategic choice for long-term development. |
Dr. Thong Tien Nguyen, NTU (Vietnam) and Syntesa (Denmark)
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3rd session - August 23rd 2018 (13:30 – 16:30) |
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Social Insurance since January 1 2018: Impact and Solution for Seafood Enterprises Organizer: VASEP |
14:00-16:00
Sunflower A room
Language: Vietnamese |
The regulation of the law on wages and payment of social insurance premiums for employees from January 1, 2018 onwards. |
Deputy Director, Legal Consulting Center of Hanoi Law University
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Impacts and solutions for seafood enterprises. |
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HALAL certification: ²Visa² for seafood exports to Islamic markets Organizer: VASEP |
14:00-16h00
Sunflower B room
Language: Vietnamese and English |
HALAL certification and export process to Islamic countries. |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Tra My, Technical assistance of Halal Certification Agency Vietnam (HCA) |
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Recommendations for businesses to export to the Islamic markets. |
MBA Tran Thi Minh Thu, Deputy Director of the Department of Other Various Religion, The Government Committee for Religious Affairs |
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Session#1: Advanced technology implementation and research collaboration
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13h30-15h00
Convention B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Auditing past research effort on aquaculture species and industry adoption: what can we learn to progress? |
Dr. Hoang Tung, CSIRO, Australia
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Stronger Packaging, Fresher Seafood |
Dow Chemical Pacific (Singapore) Pte Ltd. |
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ChickenBoy - the smart broiler robot for better animal welfare and better farm productivity. |
Dr. Andrew Baxter, Syntesa Partners & Associates, Denmark |
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PrimeDSS - Decision support tools helping the seafood industry to make better business decisions. |
Dr. Andrew Baxter, Syntesa Partners & Associates, Denmark |
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Session #2: Climate change impacts on fisheries sector
Co-organizers: VASEP, Nha Trang Univeristy (Vietnam), Trømso University (Norway), Syntesa (Denmark) |
15h00- 16h30
Convention B
Language: Vietnamese and English
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Effect of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture sectors and adaptation strategies-Lessons from European countries. |
Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Thuy, UiT, Norway & NTU, Vietnam
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Impacts of climate change on fisheries in Vietnam: implications for adaptation strategies and sustainable fisheries management. |
Dr. Quach Thi Khanh Ngoc, NTU, Vietnam
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Program details and registration please contact:
Mr Nguyen Ngoc Hoa; Email: ngochoa@vasep.com.vn; Tel: +84 989618724
Or visit us at: www.vietfish.com.vn; www.vasep.com.vn
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Golden pompano is being selected as a high-value species for the development of high-tech marine aquaculture in Lam Dong Province. In 2026, the provincial Agricultural Extension Center launched a golden pompano farming model using circular HDPE cages in Lien Huong Commune, opening opportunities to apply technology to marine farming at a scale suited to local coastal conditions.
(vasep.com.vn) The application of biotechnology in seed production is increasingly viewed as a strategic imperative to upgrade pangasius fingerling quality, optimize farming efficiency and anchor sustainable industry development.
(vasep.com.vn) On September 15, 2026, in Can Tho, VASEP and ASC jointly organized a training course titled “New ASC standards: updates and practical implementation guidance for farms, businesses and aquafeed mills”. Beyond briefing stakeholders on updated ASC requirements for aquaculture facilities and feed production, the workshop dedicated substantial floor time to directly addressing on-the-ground compliance bottlenecks encountered by Vietnamese enterprises.
(searfood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports continued to post positive results in the first eight months of 2026, with total export value reaching US$90 million, up 43% year-on-year. However, exports in August alone stood at US$11 million, down 8%, reflecting uneven market developments. Brazil remained the leading market, while Japan recorded notable growth, opening up new opportunities for Vietnamese tilapia products.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year on year. However, growth has begun to slow and become more differentiated across markets, while the U.S. and EU continue to present significant challenges. The latest insights from the Global Shrimp Forum 2026 (GSF 2026), held in early September, also indicate that the final months of the year will remain highly competitive as global supply continues to expand and buyers increasingly focus on quality, product specifications, supply stability and the ability to meet market-specific demand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In August 2026, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $1.14 billion, up 6% year on year. Cumulative eight-month exports rose 11.8% to $8.00 billion, though momentum has cooled compared to the 12.8% growth seen through July. China - Hong Kong and ASEAN are offsetting weakness in the U.S, EU and partly Japan. This divergence will likely widen in Q4 as trade tariffs and traceability requirements directly weigh on new orders.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam–Russia relations are entering a new phase of cooperation, with a focus on expanding trade, investment and economic connectivity. Against this backdrop, tuna is emerging as one of the seafood products with significant growth potential in the Russian market. Export data for the first seven months of 2026 show strong growth in Vietnamese tuna exports to Russia. However, turning this momentum into sustainable market share will require businesses to address challenges related to logistics, payment and supply competition.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese tilapia is moving into a higher-value segment as brackish-water farmed fish from the Mekong Delta is now being processed for sashimi and exported regularly to Japan.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
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Trưởng Ban Biên tập: Bà Phùng Thị Kim Thu
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