The exhibition brings together the collective strength of 28 central ministries and agencies, 34 provinces and cities, along with over 110 major enterprises and economic groups. More than 230 booths are scientifically and modernly arranged across an area of over 250,000 m², divided into 11 thematic zones. The displays highlight the achievements of nearly 180 sectors, including industry, agriculture, commerce and investment to culture, science and technology, healthcare and the environment - offering a vivid and comprehensive picture of the nation’s development over the past 80 years.
Within the framework of this significant event, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) is honored to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, participating in the “Creation and Development” ecosystem at Hall 1 – Kim Quy Exhibition Hall. VASEP’s seafood pavilion features iconic products from Vietnam’s seafood enterprises, including shrimp, pangasius, tuna, marine products and dried products. These are not only Vietnam’s leading export staples that have elevated a global presence but also a reflection of the dynamic and sustainable development of the entire country’s seafood industry.
On the opening day, August 28, the “Seafood” pavilion represented by VASEP became one of the exhibition’s highlights, attracting a large number of visitors and receiving special attention from leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, the State Audit Office, the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), along with representatives from many other ministries and organizations. In addition to the diversity of key export products, standout items such as a 27kg yellowfin tuna (presented by Hai Nam Company) and three oversized pangasius broodstock (from Vinh Hoan Corporation) left a strong impression, drawing significant attention from visitors.
The display area of VASEP and seafood enterprises at the exhibition carries significant importance. It serves as an opportunity to promote the image of Vietnam’s seafood industry to a wide domestic and international audience. The showcased products are not only the result of creative labor but also demonstrate the industry’s resilience, technological innovation, commitment to environmental sustainability and the growing prestige of Vietnamese goods in global markets.
Additionally, the exhibition opens up opportunities for connection and cooperation within the seafood business community. Notably, the presence of the seafood industry in an exhibition showcasing the outstanding achievements of nearly 180 sectors further underscores its vital role and significant contributions to the national economy.
VASEP and the seafood business community are honored to participate in this nationally significant event, thereby contributing to promoting the image of Vietnamese seafood as dynamic, sustainable and globally integrated. This is undoubtedly a significant milestone, providing further motivation for seafood enterprises to continuously innovate, enhance product quality and strengthen Vietnam’s position on the global seafood map.
From the opening day on August 28 to September 2, the seafood pavilion consistently attracted heavy foot traffic as visitor numbers surged. According to the organizers, within the first six days, millions of visitors attended, reflecting the special appeal of this nationally significant event.
Notably, per the Prime Minister’s decision, the exhibition has been extended by an additional 10 days, running through September 15 (compared to the original plan of ending on September 5), to meet the growing demand for visits and experiences from the public. The exhibition is open to the public and visitors free of charge, operating continuously from 8 AM to 10 PM daily.
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(vasep.com.vn) The global tilapia market continues to grow, creating significant opportunities for countries with strengths in aquaculture, processing, and exports. Against this backdrop, Vietnam’s tilapia industry is gradually developing toward higher quality, greater product diversification, and broader market reach. At Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), together with the VASEP Tilapia Producers and Exporters Club, will host a joint booth to promote the image and potential of Vietnamese tilapia to domestic and international buyers.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports are heading towards $12 billion this year, potentially the highest level on record. Yet one of the country’s export strengths is facing a growing list of challenges.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first six months of 2026 indicate that Vietnam’s tilapia industry is entering a new phase of development, with strong export growth but also greater demands for production scale, quality and international competitiveness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition, will officially take place from 19–21 August 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. As Vietnam’s largest annual seafood trade event, organized by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietfish 2026 will once again bring together leading seafood companies, industry experts, and international partners from across the global seafood value chain.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.1 billion in July 2026, up 4.8% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulative exports in the first seven months of the year totaled nearly USD 6.86 billion, an increase of 11.5% year-on-year. Exceeding the USD 1 billion mark in July further reinforces the prospect that Vietnam’s seafood exports could surpass USD 12 billion in 2026. However, the July figures also send a clear signal that the most favorable growth period may have passed: overall export growth slowed to just 4.8%, pangasius exports fell 6.1%, tuna exports were virtually flat, while exports to the EU, South Korea, and the Middle East all recorded double-digit declines.
(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.
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