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Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers

Seafood from Viet Nam

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Pangasius hit hard by "fake news"

13:51 03/16/2017

It’s happening all over again. Following the hatchet job on Vietnamese pangasius on German television instigated by WWF in March 2011, the Spanish television channel Cuatro recently broadcast what has been described as fake news about the farming of pangasius in the Mekong River.

Pangasius exports to the US declined

15:22 03/13/2017

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first half of Jan 2017, Vietnam pangasius exports to the US saw the sharp decline of 22.7%, reaching US$ 9.55 million that was less than the export value to China and the EU. If pangasius exports to the US do not show the improvement, the US will be surpassed by China-Hong Kong as a leading importer of Vietnam pangasius.

Pangasius fish price increases in Mekong Delta

09:52 03/08/2017

Pangasius fish price has been moving up in the Mekong Delta since the Tet holiday. On Tuesday, businesses paid VND23,000-26,000 a kilogram, up VND1,000-3,000 compared to the price before the holiday.

VN pangasius exports up 9.6% in 2016

13:45 03/03/2017

(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2016, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached US$1.71 billion, up 9.6% year on year. Exports to the U.S. and China reported the higher growth while sales to the EU continued to decline.

Pangasius prices on the rise

11:06 03/03/2017

Prices of pangasius for processing have increased in response to high demand from the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta provinces.

ASC defends pangasius after product pulled by European retailers

08:13 02/24/2017

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is "sorry" that European retailers have decided to halt sales of pangasius and defended its environmental credentials.

Can Tho: pangasius export value increased by 20 per cent

08:05 02/23/2017

In 2016, Can Tho province’s pangasius production was a relatively stable, meeting the demand of raw material source for processing and exporting.

Certified pangasius is a responsible choice, says GAA

15:47 02/22/2017

In response to the strong negative public exposure surrounding pangasius farming for some time now, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) ensures that this fish can be produced in a responsible manner and under stringent food safety standards, so it can bought with confidence.

Certified pangasius is still a good option, ASC assures

10:16 02/22/2017

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) regrets some retailers have decided to stop sales of pangasius, since it assures that if this fish is responsibly farmed, and in accordance with the solid environmental and social criteria defined in the ASC Pangasius Standard, buyers and consumers can rely on their choice.

10% increase in pangasius export value this year

10:12 02/22/2017

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has estimated a 10 per cent increase in pangasius export value this year to US$1.7 billion. It has also said that China could overtake the US as the largest buyer of pangasius from Vietnam.