Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition 2017 (Vietfish 2017 - www.vietfish.com.vn) hosted by VASEP will take place from 29 to 31 August 2017 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Dist. 7, HCMC, Vietnam. Vietfish 2017 is expected to attract around 10,000 domestic and international visitors, seafood exporters, seafood services suppliers, international importers/retailers, NGOs and media.
Here is plans for holding conferences in the framework of Vietfish 2017:
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Conferences - Organizers |
Time - Venue |
Content |
Speakers/ Expert |
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1st session – August 29th 2017 (14:00-16:00) |
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Global shrimp demand and Vietnam’s supply capacity Co-organizers: − Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH) − VASEP |
14h00-16h00
Hall B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Identify the global shrimp market and supply-demand gap. |
Mr.Johan Suryaderma - Chairman at Indonesia Frozen Seafood Association |
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Global demand for shrimp by 2025 and challenges |
Mr. Carson Roper - EU expert |
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Vietnam’s shrimp supply capacity |
Dr. Pham Anh Tuan – Former Deputy General Director of Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH) |
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2 |
EU Seafood Market: The eyes from export product perspective Co-organizers: − VASEP − EU-MUTRAP Project − Flanders Investment & Trade
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14h00-16h00 Hall A Language: Vietnamese and English
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Prospects for Vietnam’s seafood exports to the EU - Perspectives from EU experts |
Prof. Claudio Dordi - TA Team Leader, European Trade Policy and Investment Support Project (EU-MUTRAP) |
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Prospects for Vietnam’s seafood exports to the EU - Perspectives from Researchers |
Dr. Thong Tien Nguyen - Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, economist, seafood marketing. |
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The idea of seafood trading center in the EU for Vietnam’s seafood exporters |
Mr. Wouter VANHEES - Trade and Investment Counsellor of Flanders Investment & Trade in Vietnam |
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2nd session – August 30th 2017 (9:30 – 11:30) |
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3 |
China Seafood Market: Potential for Vietnam’s Supply
Organizer: VASEP |
9h30-11h30
Meeting room 2B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Export potential of Vietnam’s seafood to China: Opportunities - Challenges and Recommendations |
VASEP |
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How to boost Vietnam seafood exports to China |
Import – Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade |
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Trend in seafood consumption in China |
Dr. Yang Yong, Chairman of Guangzhou Nutriera Biotechnology Co., Ltd. |
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4 |
Voluntary Certification: How to become “Visas” for seafood im-export
Co-organizers: - Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH). - VASEP |
9h30-11h30
Hall A
Language: Vietnamese and English
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Trends in the requirement on seafood certification labels in markets |
Mr. Huynh Quoc Tinh - Programme Coordinator – Food Practice and Aquaculture, WWF–Vietnam |
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Views from VIETGAP certification |
Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH). |
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Views from BAP certification |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh Country Coordinator (Vietnam), Representative of GAA |
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Views from Global G.A.P certification |
Ms Valeska Weymann, Senior Expert / Technical Key Account Aquaculture GLOBALG.A.P. |
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Views from ASC certification |
Ms. Esther Luiten, ASC Representative |
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5 |
How to improve IUU management in seafood supply chain Co-organizers: − Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH) − VASEP |
9h30-11h30 Hall B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
IUU requirements for supervising seafood imports into the U.S. |
VASEP
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Develop and implement IUU in Thailand: Experiences and lessons |
Thailand Department of Fisheries |
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Develop and implement IUU in Vietnam to meet the growth of seafood exports to the EU and the U.S. |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Trang Nhung-Deputy Director – Scientific & Technological and International Cooperation Department, Directorate of Fisheries |
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3rd session - August 30th 2017 (14:00 – 16:00) |
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6 |
Seafood labeling: New rule and perspective Co-organizers: − VASEP − Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality |
14:00-16:00
Meeting Room 2
Language: Vietnamese and English
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New points in regulations on goods labeling (Decree 43/2017/ND-CP) – in cases for seafood products.
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Mr. Nguyen Nam Hai - Deputy Director of Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality |
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The EU regulations on goods labeling
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Mr. Carson Roper - EU expert |
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The US regulations on goods labeling
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Mr. Russell Statman, Executive Director of Registrarcorp. |
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7 |
The world need pangasius - a responsible choice Co-organizers: − Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH). − VASEP
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14:00 - 16:00
Hall B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Trend of consuming pangasius ensuring environmental responsibility and supply capacity of Vietnam |
Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH)
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Pangasius industry-from the buyer's view |
Ms. Nguyen Ngo Vi Tam – General Director of VINH HOAN CORP. |
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Strategy for Global Supply Chain Management for pangasius industry |
Dr. Thong Tien Nguyen - Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, economist, seafood marketing. |
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Program details and registration please contact: Ms. Ngoc Trinh, email: ngoctrinh@vasep.com.vn
Or visit us at: www.vietfish.com.vn; www.vasep.com.vn; www.tongcucthuysan.gov.vn
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in the first two months of 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports recorded positive signs with strong growth in a number of important markets, of which lobster exports to China increased sharply.
In recent years, the agricultural and environmental sectors and localities in the province have created favorable conditions to develop and effectively maintain seafood chains, increasing income for people in rural areas.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs, the country’s pangasius exports regained growth momentum in February 2025. Export value reached USD 150 million, marking a 66% increase compared to February 2024. Cumulative pangasius export revenue for the first two months of the year totaled USD 284 million, up 11% year-on-year.
Minh Phu Seafood Corp, one of the leading enterprises in shrimp processing and export, is actively promoting cooperation with shrimp farmers to develop the shrimp industry in Ca Mau.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam’s tuna exports to the Middle East continued their impressive growth, rising by 28% compared to 2023. The Middle East is now emerging as one of Vietnam’s top four tuna export markets.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, the price of Pangasius in the Mekong Delta has increased significantly, making fishermen very excited. However, looking at the overall picture of this industry, the rise in Pangasius prices is not just an opportunity, but also comes with many challenges.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Dishes made from fish, especially pangasius, have become common and are found in nearly all restaurants, hotels, and banquets in Pakistan.
Looking back at the period from 2022 to 2024, crab exports to China have shown significant fluctuations. In 2022, China imported over 62 million USD worth of crabs, averaging 5-9 million USD per month, indicating a stable import demand from China. However, in 2023, exports sharply dropped to 13.3 million USD, averaging only 1-2 million USD per month, due to China's tighter quarantine controls and weakening consumption demand.
In January 2025, Vietnam's shrimp exports to the UK reached over 16 million USD, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. The UK is the sixth-largest individual market for Vietnam’s shrimp imports, accounting for 5.5% of the total shrimp exports to various markets. Shrimp also holds the largest share (70%) in Vietnam’s total seafood exports to the UK.
Nguyễn Đức Bình, vice director of Quảng Ngãi Province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that 4,259 out of 5,194 fishing boats (82 per cent) had registered for operations at sea.
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