(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At the conference on August 17 reviewing the progress of expanding the high-density, low-water-exchange and biosecure whiteleg shrimp farming model, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People's Committee, Le Van Su, emphasized the goal of Ca Mau achieving 1,000 hectares of clean shrimp farming.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Dong Thap is accelerating the restructuring of its pangasius sector to enhance value and ensure sustainable growth. In the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius output reached over 871,900 MT, up 4.5% year-on-year, while export value hit USD 1.023 billion, up 11%. Dong Thap continues to play a key role, contributing about 35% of both output and export turnover.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Amid ongoing challenges in Vietnam’s shrimp sector due to disease outbreaks, high costs, and fierce international competition, several exporters in the Mekong Delta have boldly developed saltwater tilapia farming as a strategic move. Tilapia is not only easy to raise and low-risk but also helps improve pond environments and enhance shrimp farming efficiency.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first 7 months of 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached over USD 1.2 billion, up 11% compared to the same period in 2024. In July alone, export volume totaled 88,726 tons, up slightly by 0.2% from June and 8% year-on-year – the highest level since the beginning of the year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In August 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 479 million, up nearly 19% compared to the same period in 2024. Cumulatively over the first 8 months, export turnover hit USD 2.97 billion, an increase of 23%, maintaining stable growth since the beginning of the year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite investing in world-class technology, Vietnamese seafood enterprises are still struggling to access the EU due to the IUU yellow card, stringent regulations and limited distribution channels.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, as of August 15, 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China and Hong Kong reached nearly $767 million, up 76% compared to the same period last year and accounting for nearly 29% of Vietnam's total shrimp export value. This is the fastest-growing market for Vietnamese shrimp this year. In the first half of August alone, export value reached nearly $57 million, making up almost 30% of the nation's total shrimp exports.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the latest Vietnam Customs data, pangasius exports in August 2025 reached $200 million, reflecting a 5% increase compared to August 2024. Cumulatively, pangasius exports for the first 8 months of 2025 totaled over $1.4 billion, achieving a positive growth of 10% year-on-year. Several key markets continued to show positive developments.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang ranks third in the Mekong Delta in terms of brackish water shrimp farming area, yet its shrimp production is only in fifth place. In reality, the province’s shrimp sector is developing more slowly compared to many other localities in the region.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Facing market fluctuations and disease challenges, An Giang Province is implementing a high-tech agriculture transformation plan to enhance productivity, reduce risks and promote sustainable shrimp farming. By 2025, the province’s brackish-water shrimp farming area is projected to reach 137,000 hectares, with an estimated output exceeding 155,000 tons, positioning shrimp as one of the locality’s key economic pillars.

Located along the Bay Hap River in Subregion 14, Tan Hung Commune (Cai Nuoc District) enjoys favorable natural conditions for aquaculture, especially commercial crab – a specialty that has built Ca Mau’s reputation.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry has gone through more than two decades of growth, from its difficult early days to becoming one of the country’s leading seafood export sectors. The pioneering “F1 generation” of entrepreneurs laid a solid foundation, helping Vietnamese pangasius reach over 140 countries and generate billions of USD in export value each year.

(seafood.vasep.com.vm) In Vinh Long, tilapia farming is thriving thanks to its ease of cultivation, strong adaptability, and high market demand. Many farmers have adopted intensive pond farming models, combining proper feeding practices with strict water quality control. As a result, tilapia grows quickly, is less prone to disease, and delivers high yields.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) For many years, Vietnamese shrimp has been the “star” of seafood exports, with the US, EU, Japan, and China as key markets. However, this picture is gradually changing. High tariffs from the US, fierce competition from India and Ecuador, along with rising domestic production costs, are creating serious challenges for Vietnamese shrimp exporters. In this context, bringing shrimp back to the domestic market is not only a temporary solution but could also become a long-term strategy, creating a second pillar alongside exports.

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s fish cakes and surimi exports in the first seven months of 2025 showed impressive growth despite global market volatility. According to Vietnam Customs data, surimi exports in July alone reached over $30 million, increase 23% compared to the same period in 2024. This contributed to a total export turnover of more than $195 million for the period, a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2024.