Exports of Vietnamese goods are expected to rise this year as the global economy continues to grow, according to many trade counselors.

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(vasep.com.vn) The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is currently being negotiated between 12 countries in which the U.S. and Japan are leading importers of Vietnam seafood, making up 40 percent of Vietnam's total seafood export value.

China’s seafood exports broke the USD 20 billion (EUR 14.7 billion) mark last year for the first time. Fisheries officials in China will be ecstatic that 2013 export of aquatic products totaled USD 20.26 billion (EUR 14.9 billion), from volume of 3.95 million metric tons (MT) — an increase of 4.15 percent and 6.74 percent respectively.

(vasep.com.vn) The Department of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery and Salt Industry, under Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), asked the government to reduce loans' interest rate for borrowers from the exported sectors from 11.5 percent to 5 – 6 percent per year.

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A new report from the World Bank, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has reaffirmed previous statement by the FAO about the world's need for seafood in the future, and the role aquaculture will have in providing it.

(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2012, Vietnam seafood export reached total value of US$1.324 billion, a 15.3 percent rise compared to the same period of 2011. This period, challenges in supply of raw materials still dominated national export-driven seafood industry. Additionally, local seafood processors had to face a large range of rising costs, as well as challenges from importing markets.

Two-way trade between Vietnam and France reached EUR3.5 billion in 2013, a year-on-year increase of 6%, according to France Customs statistics.

(vasep.com.vn) VIETFISH 2012 is organised by Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City from 26th – 28th June 2012. The exhibition offers Vietnam seafood companies an opportunity to meet international partners and promote trade promotion activities and develop Vietnam seafood products’ brands in the global market. Many seminars will be held by organizations and exhibitors during VIETFISH 2012:

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(vasep.com.vn) At 8:30 am on June 26th 2012, Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition - VIETFISH 2012 has officially opened at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center(SECC) at 799 Nguyen Van Linh street, District No.7, Ho Chi Minh city.

(TheFishSite) Viet Nam and Thailand are looking to sign a quality and hygiene agreement on aquatic products.

(vasep.com.vn) Mr. Ng Teck Hean, Singaporean Ambassador in Vietnam has had a meeting with representatives from Ben Tre province to seek investment and cooperation opportunities in Vietnam.