VASEP's program Marine product enterprises committed to combating IUU fishing was launched and has been implemented since 2017 - when the EU issued IUU yellow card on Vietnam’s fishery. From 2017 up to now, many activities of VASEP’ program have been implemented effectively and highly appreciated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Directorate of Fisheries, the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, the central and local authorities and member enterprises.
Following the program implemented in the past 3 years, in 2021, VASEP will continue its activities on the basis of joining hands with the local provinces and fishermen as well as implementing a program to support member enterprises to better fulfill their commitment against IUU fishing.
Accordingly, from April 11 to April 16, 2021, the IUU Working Group of VASEP will deploy the program to work in two provinces of Ca Mau and Kien Giang. The program will have the following specific activities:
(1) Meet and work with the Fisheries Sub-Departments of Ca Mau and Kien Giang, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Sub-Department in catch certification activities and other anti-IUU duties.
(2) Meet and work with the Fishing Port Management Boards in Ca Mau and Kien Giang, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Fishing Port in the inspection of landing-docking fishing vessels, recording and measuring yield, landing seafood species, catch statement of raw materials, and other anti-IUU tasks.
(3) Meet with seafood companies in the two provinces to exchange information and support the IUU team of the companies to complete documents-procedures and practical implementation of IUU combating activities at enterprises, discuss and record difficulties and recommendations of companies in the anti-IUU fishing program as well as seafood processing and exporting activities in general.
(4) In particular, on the morning of April 13, 2021 (8:30 to 11:30), at the People’s Comittee Hall of Song Doc town - Group 3, Song Doc town, Ca Mau province, VASEP coordinated with Ca Mau Fisheries Sub-Department to host Dialogue Conference between «State authorities-businesses-fishermen-VASEP». The contents of dialogue at the conference include:
Working programs and dialogues during the working trip of IUU VASEP Working Group will help the Association grasp the reality of problems of the fishing chain in the anti-IUU fishing program, from which there will be support plans and recommendations to all stakeholders in the chain and submit reports to state management agencies and to propose more effective solutions to soon overcome IUU yellow card, regain prestige and position of Vietnam seafood in the EU market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first two months of 2025 recorded positive signals in Vietnam's seafood export activities, with total revenue reaching USD 1.423 billion, growing 18.2% compared to the same period in 2024. In February 2025, the export value hit USD 655.197 million, showing an impressive growth of 42.6%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Kiên Giang Province, home to over 13,000 fishing vessels, is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Faced with challenges from offshore fishing, many vessels have shifted to near-shore fishing using destructive methods, severely damaging marine ecosystems.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Corporation (HOSE: VHC) continues to solidify its position as the leader in Vietnam's pangasius export industry with impressive business results in 2024 and positive prospects for 2025. Factors supporting growth, such as recovering demand, improved selling prices, and favorable international trade policies, make Vinh Hoan one of the top stocks to watch in investment portfolios for 2025.
Amid global trade uncertainties, Việt Nam is prioritising compliance with international market requirements to maintain and expand its agricultural exports.
On February 26, 2025, VinFast and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to strongly promote green transformation goals. The collaboration between the two parties will contribute to the realization of the country’s sustainable development goals and help elevate the Vietnamese brand on the international market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, the total brackish water shrimp farming area in Ca Mau reached 278,600 hectares, with a shrimp output of 242,000 tons. This output achieved 99.59% of the set target and marked a 4.57% increase compared to the same period last year. The average shrimp yield attained 869 kilograms per hectare per year, representing a 38 kilograms per hectare per year increase compared to 2023. Shrimp export turnover reached USD 1.12 billion, positioning Ca Mau amongst the nation's leading localities in this sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Ben Tre province expanded its high-technology application in aquaculture by an additional 523 hectares, surpassing the planned target of 500 hectares and achieving a fulfillment rate of 104.6%. To date, the province has converted 3,633 hectares to high-tech aquaculture out of the 4,000-hectare goal, representing 90.82% progress towards the 2021-2025 phase plan. This sector yields an average productivity of 60-70 tons per hectare, with a total output reaching 221,282 tons. The average profit margin ranges from VND 700 to 800 million per farming season, delivering substantial economic benefits to the local populace.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025 In 2025, Vietnam's brackish water shrimp industry will continue to grow sustainably, enhancing value-added products with strong contributions from local authorities and the business community.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2025, the country's total seafood output was estimated at 594,100 tons, a 0.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Specifically, fish production reached 443,400 tons, up 0.7%; shrimp output was 56,300 tons, up 3.1%; and other seafood products totaled 94,400 tons, down 0.9%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The industrial pangasius production in Vinh Long province in 2024 reached 95,100 tons, a 4% decrease compared to 2023. Despite the decline in production, positive trends in the final months of the year offer hope for improving economic efficiency in the near future. Additionally, the increase in the area for industrial pangasius farming and the maintenance of overall aquaculture area demonstrate the province’s efforts to sustain its production activities.
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