VIETFISH 2025 officially kicks off: Affirming Vietnam’s seafood industry position on the global stage

The opening ceremony welcomed representatives from government agencies: Mr. Trần Đình Luân – Director General of the Fisheries Department, Mr. Lê Viết Bình – Deputy Chief of Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (Southern Office), Mr. Vũ Xuân Thủy – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in the South, Mr. Ngô Thế Anh – Head of Aquaculture Division (Fisheries Department), Ms. Phạm Thị Anh – Deputy Director General of the Department of Economic Diplomacy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Mr. Phan Văn Chinh – Deputy Director General of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department (MOIT), Mr. Lê Hoàng Tài – Deputy Director General of the Trade Promotion Agency (MOIT), Ms. Bùi Hoàng Yến – Head of the Trade Promotion Agency in HCMC, Mr. Trần Phú Lữ – Director of ITPC, and others.

From VASEP, the ceremony was attended by Mr. Đỗ Ngọc Tài – Chairman, Ms. Nguyễn Ngô Vi Tâm – Vice Chairwoman, Mr. Huỳnh Minh Tường – Vice Chairman, Mr. Trương Đình Hòe – Advisor to the Executive Committee, together with ambassadors and representatives of foreign agencies and organizations from Indonesia, the EU, the US, Norway, Libya, Bangladesh, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, the Philippines, Taipei, Nigeria, Panama, Angola, Japan, and more.

The event also saw the presence of leaders from other industry associations, including the High-Quality Vietnamese Products Business Association, Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, Vietnam Plastics Association, British Business Group Vietnam, Vietnam Cashew Association, alongside numerous domestic and international trade, regulatory, and media agencies.

VIETFISH 2025 – theme “Innovation – Sustainability”

With the theme “Innovation – Sustainability”, VIETFISH 2025 reaffirms the vision of Vietnam’s seafood industry: overcoming challenges, creating long-term value, aiming for USD 10 billion in exports, and maintaining its position among the world’s top three exporters.

This year, the exhibition brings together 526 booths from 280 Vietnamese enterprises, along with 17 national pavilions from Japan, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Denmark, and others—presenting a dynamic global seafood industry landscape.

Alongside the exhibition, the organizers have prepared a series of engaging programs:

- Cooking shows showcasing fresh and creative seafood dishes.

- International seminars addressing hot topics such as ESG, ASC standards, green and sustainable development, and animal welfare.

- Business matching sessions creating ample opportunities for Vietnamese companies to connect with global partners.

Global reach and renewed branding

Over the past 26 years, VIETFISH has become the most prestigious seafood trade event in Vietnam and one of the leading in Asia. In 2025, the exhibition unveils a new brand identity inspired by the imagery of fish, ship rudders, and ocean waves—symbols of strong seaward journeys and the industry’s aspirations for new achievements.

Beyond exports, VIETFISH 2025 also expands toward the domestic market, showcasing premium seafood products—already present in international supermarkets—to Vietnamese consumers, thereby promoting modern, safe, and convenient processed seafood consumption habits.

Expectations from VIETFISH 2025

In the context of global market volatility, tariff challenges, climate change, and high logistics costs, VIETFISH 2025 is expected to serve as a vital bridge for Vietnam’s seafood sector to expand markets, access new technologies, and develop sustainably.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment emphasized: “VIETFISH not only brings new business contracts but also strengthens the ‘Vietnam Seafood’ brand on the global stage, connecting the entire value chain from aquaculture, processing, and export to domestic consumption—towards green growth, climate resilience, and full integration.”

With the support of the Government, the business community, and international partners, VIETFISH 2025 promises to mark new milestones, enabling Vietnam’s seafood industry to rise higher, reach farther, and assert its position on the global seafood map.

Some highlights from the Opening Ceremony: