As export markets increasingly demand higher standards in quality, traceability, carbon reduction, animal welfare, and sustainability, the adoption of advanced technologies in aquaculture and seafood processing has become not only an option but a key requirement for improving competitiveness. The technical seminar at Vietfish 2026 aims to provide seafood enterprises with practical insights into green technologies, modern management models, and innovative solutions that can be applied throughout the seafood value chain.
The seminar will open with welcome remarks and presentations on promoting high technology and innovation in Vietnam’s aquaculture sector to drive export growth. Representatives from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam and the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will share perspectives on bilateral cooperation in technology transfer, workforce development, and sustainable modernization of the fisheries sector.
The seminar will then explore a range of specialized technical topics. A representative from Benchmark Genetics Norway AS will introduce advances in selective breeding and applied genotyping technologies designed to support the future development of aquaculture in Asia. These innovations play an important role in improving seed quality, increasing productivity, and enhancing the resilience of farmed species against disease outbreaks, environmental challenges, and climate change.
On fish health management, PHARMAQ Vietnam will present diagnostic service solutions that enable proactive, science-based health management for aquaculture. This data-driven approach helps producers shift from reactive disease treatment to preventive management, reducing disease risks, optimizing production costs, and improving farm performance.
Another key presentation will focus on building a transparent and sustainable seafood value chain for the future, delivered by Nutreco Vietnam. As international markets place greater emphasis on traceability, supply chain responsibility, and ESG standards, developing transparent value chains will help Vietnamese seafood companies strengthen buyer confidence and consumer trust.
For the processing sector, the seminar will showcase advanced automation technologies for whiteleg shrimp and pangasius processing, including humane stunning systems, automated shrimp head-removal equipment, and robotic pangasius gill-cutting technology. These innovations can significantly improve productivity, enhance product quality, reduce dependence on manual labor, and better comply with evolving animal welfare requirements.
The seminar will also feature a presentation by Fjell Technology Group on technologies that convert seafood by-products into premium fishmeal and fish oil meeting MarineTrust sustainability standards for export markets. Maximizing the utilization of processing by-products not only reduces waste but also creates additional value within a circular economy framework.
In addition, ScaleAQ Vietnam will introduce technological solutions supporting the transition toward sustainable aquaculture, while representatives from the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) will present Vietnam–Norway cooperation programs for developing a highly skilled workforce for the seafood industry.
With participation from government agencies, diplomatic representatives, international organizations, and leading technology companies, the technical seminar at Vietfish 2026 is expected to provide Vietnamese seafood businesses with practical knowledge and access to innovative solutions in farming, processing, and value chain management. The event also offers an opportunity for industry stakeholders to better understand the critical role of technological innovation in building a greener, more efficient, and globally competitive seafood sector.
Seminar Information
Title: Technical Seminar: Green and Sustainable Technology Solutions for the Aquaculture and Seafood Processing Value Chain
Time: 09:30–11:45, August 20, 2026
Venue: Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City
Language: Vietnamese – English
Co-organizers: VASEP, Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance, Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam
Contact: Ms. Nguyen Trang
Email: nguyentrang@vasep.com.vn
Mobile: +84 906 151 556
Website: https://daotao.vasep.com.vn/
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Seafood exports are holding double-digit growth, but the opportunities are not spread evenly across product groups and markets. As businesses draw up their plans for 2027, Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS2026) offers a chance to look ahead together: what to sell, where to sell it, and how to prepare for growth in the coming years.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With less than two weeks to go, the Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026) will officially take place in Can Tho. Under the theme “Seafood Market Outlook 2027–2029 – Opportunities and Potential for Double-Digit Export Growth,” the Summit is organized by VASEP at a time when seafood businesses are facing rapid market shifts, changing buyer demand, trade policy changes and growing competitive pressure all at once.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 28, 2026, the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo opened in Qingdao, China. The expo takes place over three days from October 28 to 30, 2026. This is a prestigious specialized seafood exhibition organized annually by Sea Fare Exposition Inc.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the CPTPP bloc reached $7 million, marking a 51% year-on-year increase. The bloc rstands as the fourth-largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, trailing Brazil, the US, and Saudi Arabia.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(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?
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