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:
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia industry is maintaining strong growth momentum, with significant room for further expansion in the coming years. In 2025, total tilapia production reached approximately 420,000 tonnes, up 33% from 2024 and 2.2 times higher than in 2015. During 2015–2025, production grew at an average annual rate of around 8.4%. As production and exports continue to expand, food safety control is receiving increasing attention to ensure product quality, meet the increasingly stringent requirements of international markets, and provide a foundation for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s tilapia industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of August 19, 2026, as part of the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026, the Hosted Buyer Program continued with the seminar “Vietnam Seafood Outlook 2026–2027: A Strategic Sourcing Destination,” followed by 1-to-1 B2B meetings between international buyers and Vietnamese seafood businesses.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
(vasep.com.vn) Tomorrow, August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – Vietfish 2026 will officially open at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, Vietfish 2026 promises to provide a dynamic platform for business networking, trend updates, product experiences and comprehensive cooperation across the domestic and international seafood community.
(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.
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