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
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
(vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports continued to grow strongly in 2026, while Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the market also recorded notable growth. However, behind these positive figures lie two distinct trends: Chinese consumption is growing more slowly than imports, and lobster accounts for a substantial share of Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China, making its product mix significantly different from those of Ecuador and India. Exporters therefore need to assess each segment carefully to understand the opportunities and risks.
(vasep.com.vn) Changing markets, shifting buyer demand, and increasingly complex trade barriers are raising a key question for Vietnam’s seafood industry: Where will the new growth opportunities lie in 2027–2029?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of the end of August 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States reached $21 million, representing a steep 48% year-over-year decline and accounting for 23% of the country's total tilapia export turnover. Frozen fillets accounted for 78% with the remainder consisting of whole frozen tilapia and frozen cuts.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a volatile first half of the year, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Brazil registered robust growth in July and August 2026. In August alone, export turnover reached $19 million, surging 73% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively for the first eight months, total export value reached $124 million, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Besides modifying their boats, many fishermen in Dak Lak province are making efforts to venture out to sea to harvest seafood during the rough sea season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At the Responsible Seafood Summit and TCRS Shrimp Summit 2026, organized by the GSA (Global Seafood Alliance) in Bangkok, Thailand, the conversation about the future of the shrimp industry began with one of its most important foundations: seedstock quality.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Lithuania surpassed $14 million, up 8% year on year. While the increase remains modest, it is notable given the continued pressure on Vietnamese tuna exports to the EU as a whole. More importantly, export turnover to Lithuania has shown a clearer recovery in recent months, making the market a destination worth monitoring for Vietnamese businesses in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports exceeded $527 million in the first eight months of 2026, marking a 15% year-on-year increase. This growth is particularly notable given the strong baseline established in 2025, when export turnover for the same period reached $458 million, a 13% rise from 2024.
VASEP - HIỆP HỘI CHẾ BIẾN VÀ XUẤT KHẨU THỦY SẢN VIỆT NAM
Chịu trách nhiệm: Ông Nguyễn Hoài Nam - Phó Tổng thư ký Hiệp hội
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Trưởng Ban Biên tập: Bà Phùng Thị Kim Thu
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