The congress analyzed thoroughly production and exports of fisheries industry in the first 9 months of 2012 and discussed recommendations to competent authorities with an aim to solving enterprises’ problems and mentioned to the Association’s restructuring. The recommendations are:
1. VASEP petitioned the National Assembly to review draft on revised tax management law and allow enterprises to receive a 275-day grace period on duty payments for their imports of raw fish for processing and exporting without credit institution’s credit guarantee. Accordingly, the enterprises can overcome the shortage of raw material, enhance their export turnover and create jobs for workers in fisheries industry.
2. VASEP suggested Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) to remove radiation test on raw fish imported from
3. VASEP proposed Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) to consistently apply regulations of waste water treatment stipulated for seafood processors operating in industrial parks.
4. VASEP petitioned the government to allow enterprises to retain at least 80 percent of union dues (coming from extraction of 2 percent from workers’ salary for union dues) so that enterprises can have enough funds to spend on union’s activities at the enterprises to enhance workers’ life.
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6. VASEP asked MARD to urgently adjust and update regulations of food safety and hygiene on exported seafood.
7. VASEP proposed the government to put shrimp and shrimp farming into list of items which are benefited from loans coming from the state’s supportive policies like pangasius and other agricultural products.
On November 20th 2012, with 92.57 percent of the votes, the National Assembly approved the amended and supplemented Tax Management Law. Accordingly, a 275-day deadline of tax payment is remained for imported raw materials serving for exported goods.
VASEP repeatedly sent its recommendations to the National Assembly, the Government, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Trade, MARD. VASEP petitioned the authorities to allow enterprises to enjoy conditional grace period tax or to divide enterprises into groups to easily control their tax payment like the ways applied by Customs. The authorities should remove the regulation that businesses can enjoy 275 day grace period tax with credit institution’s guarantee.
Accepting recommendations of VASEP and some other commodity associations, on November 14th 2012, MOF proposed the government to petition the National Assembly to adjust some regulations in the draft on Tax Management Law. Accordingly, businesses can enjoy 275 day grace period for paying import duty on inputs (without banks’ guarantee) but they must meet two enclosed conditions.
(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A Story from Cà Mau’s Coast It’s 5 AM in Cà Mau. Minh, a third-generation fisherman, is ready to set sail. But unlike his father and grandfather, his boat no longer runs on an old diesel engine that burns fuel and clouds the sky with smoke. Instead, it’s powered by a hybrid engine that saves 40% fuel—funded by an ESG program from a major seafood exporter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius industry is shifting its focus from increasing production volume to enhancing value-added products in order to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets. In An Giang Province—the country's leading hub for pangasius farming and processing—businesses and farmers are prioritizing product quality, traceability, food safety, and sustainable development rather than expanding output.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following strong growth in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Sweden continued to edge higher during the first five months of 2026. However, the picture is far from straightforward. Orders have fluctuated significantly from month to month, indicating that this market remains cautious, with purchasing decisions closely tied to actual demand and the import cycles of Nordic distributors rather than to a steady upward trend.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports in the first five months of 2026 continued to surpass the same period in 2025, indicating that demand in the world’s largest seafood-consuming market remains strong. However, behind the growth figures lies an increasingly competitive landscape: Ecuador dominates the competitively priced whiteleg shrimp segment, India remains the second-largest supplier, while Vietnam stands out in the lobster segment but still needs to strengthen its advantages through quality, traceability, and reliable supply.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Lobster exports to China continued to surge in the first half of this year, putting the lobster industry on the verge of reaching an export value exceeding $1 billion.
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