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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(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the technical seminar “Green and Sustainable Technology Solutions for the Aquaculture and Seafood Processing Value Chain” will take place from 09:30 to 11:45 on August 20, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. The seminar is jointly organized by VASEP, the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, focusing on technological innovation and sustainable transformation across Vietnam’s seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the seminar "Global Seafood Market and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainable Development Pathways for Vietnam's Seafood Industry" will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on August 19, 2026, at Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first of five specialized seminars at Vietfish 2026, focusing on key issues that are shaping the long-term development of Vietnam's seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
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