Seafood producers hard to resume as normal

Seafood producers hard to resume as normal

Only a few seafood producers have the capacity to resume production immediately after social distancing while the rest will need quite a long time to pick up pace.
Action urged to lighten the load for seafood groups

Action urged to lighten the load for seafood groups

The seafood sector is clamouring for further governmental support as production costs skyrocket in the face of extra testing and safety measures.
Seafood industry urges vaccination for workers as 70 per cent of factories are closed

Seafood industry urges vaccination for workers as 70 per cent of factories are closed

The VASEP has requested the PM and MARD to authorise vaccination for their workers as more than 70 per cent of businesses had to halt production.
Basa exporters’ journey through troubled waters

Basa exporters’ journey through troubled waters

Basa fish exporters recorded positive growth in the first months of the year, but are now facing escalating prices and costs.
Seafood exports to glide in shallow waters

Seafood exports to glide in shallow waters

The target of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers to grow seafood exports by 10 per cent this year is threatened as the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced considering stricter quarantine and safety regulations affecting the sector. 
Shrimp leading the charge in seafood sector recovery

Shrimp leading the charge in seafood sector recovery

Data from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers showed that Vietnam’s export turnover of seafood in the first four months of the year reached $2.5 billion, up 13 per cent over the same period last year.
Mixed fortunes for seafood sector in unpredictable year

Mixed fortunes for seafood sector in unpredictable year

Last year has been a year with ups and downs for the seafood sector. While the consumption and export of basa fish stagnated mostly due to the global health crisis, shrimp farmers still saw a successful 2020. With an array of newly-effective free trade agreements, local seafood providers are now looking towards a future of boosted sales and exports.
2020 aquatic product exports predicted to hit 8.6 bln USD

2020 aquatic product exports predicted to hit 8.6 bln USD

Vietnam may earn 8.6 billion USD from exporting aquatic products this year, the same as the figure in 2019, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has forecast, adding that it would be a result beyond the expectations of most given the COVID-19 pandemic.
International expos postponed due to COVID-19

International expos postponed due to COVID-19

A number of international expos and conferences have been postponed to 2021 due to fears of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Tra fish exports to US, China rise in March

Tra fish exports to US, China rise in March

Vietnam’s tra fish exports to some major markets like the US and China are gradually increasing though the fisheries industry is still struggling to cope with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mekong Delta needs logistics investment: officials

Mekong Delta needs logistics investment: officials

A trade representative has called for the construction of more deep-water ports in the Mekong River Delta to save money and time for seafood exporters.
VASEP: Vietnam tra producers should plan to face China farming

VASEP: Vietnam tra producers should plan to face China farming

Vietnam’s tra fish producers and exporters should consider their future as Chinese enterprises move into the market.
Tra fish exports to exceed $2b

Tra fish exports to exceed $2b

Tra fish export value is expected to exceed US$2 billion this year, higher than the industry’s target, due to the US-China trade war, according to experts.
US cuts anti-dumping taxes on Vietnamese catfish

US cuts anti-dumping taxes on Vietnamese catfish

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) reduced anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese tra and basa (pangasius) fish under its preliminary conclusion of the 14th period of review (POR14) for the period from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017.
PM asks ministries to drastically cut red tape

PM asks ministries to drastically cut red tape

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked ministries and sectors to review and submit their plans to cut 50 per cent of their business conditions before August 15.
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