As the global seafood market continues to evolve rapidly, seafood businesses must adapt not only to changing consumer demand and price movements but also to new requirements regarding supply chain resilience, transparency, food safety, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. The seminar is designed to provide seafood enterprises, government agencies, research institutions, and industry stakeholders with a broader perspective on the trends reshaping global seafood trade.
One of the seminar's highlights will be a presentation on global seafood market trends and emerging supply chain requirements by Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fishery Market Officer and FAO GLOBEFISH Coordinator. Her presentation is expected to provide valuable insights into international market developments, changing import and consumption patterns, and the increasingly stringent requirements of retailers, buyers, and consumers worldwide.
Another key session will address seafood fraud and its impact on trade, consumer confidence, and the industry's reputation, presented by Ms. Esther Garrido Gamarro, Fishery Officer at FAO. The discussion will examine the growing importance of product authenticity, traceability, quality assurance, and transparency as trust and accountability become increasingly critical in international seafood trade.
The seminar will also feature a presentation on adding value to seafood by-products by Professor Dr. Trang Si Trung, Rector of the School of Fisheries and Life Sciences, Nha Trang University. This topic is particularly relevant as Vietnam's seafood industry seeks to embrace the principles of the circular economy by maximizing resource utilization, minimizing waste, and increasing value throughout the processing chain.
Beyond market and product issues, the seminar will place strong emphasis on the future workforce of the seafood industry. FAO GLOBEFISH will introduce initiatives aimed at attracting young professionals to the seafood sector and discuss opportunities for collaboration with Vietnamese educational institutions. These discussions are particularly important as the industry continues its transition toward high-tech production, modern management practices, and greener, more sustainable development.
The seminar will also explore green transformation in the seafood industry through a presentation by Mr. Tran Anh Xuan, Country Representative of ABB Motion Vietnam. His presentation will focus on global trends, evolving market expectations, and practical lessons for Vietnamese seafood businesses seeking to improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and meet increasingly demanding sustainability standards.
With participation from experts representing FAO, academia, technology companies, and the seafood industry, the seminar promises practical discussions that will help Vietnamese seafood enterprises better understand long-term market trends, anticipate emerging requirements, and prepare for the industry's ongoing transformation.
Seminar Information
Title: Global Seafood Market and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and Sustainable Development Pathways for Vietnam's Seafood Industry
Date & Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., August 19, 2026
Venue: Convention Room B, Level 2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City
Language: Vietnamese – English
Contact: Ms. Nguyen Trang
Email: nguyentrang@vasep.com.vn
Mobile: +84 906 151 556
Website: https://daotao.vasep.com.vn/
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(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.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(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).
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