Myriad of tough challenges ahead for basa fish producers

Myriad of tough challenges ahead for basa fish producers

Last year ended with a series of unpredictable difficulties and direct impacts of the pandemic on the country’s economy, including the fishery sector. In 2020, the industry was already stranded because of blocked orders in key export markets, and within the third quarter of 2021, the impact of the pandemic had even become worse for producing and exporting companies.
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.
Exporters forced to embrace domestic moves as coronavirus impact persists

Exporters forced to embrace domestic moves as coronavirus impact persists

Hit hard by the global health crisis forcing most export markets to apply shutdowns, export-oriented enterprises are turning to the domestic market in order to boost sales and keep themselves afloat.
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.

Breakthrough: energy efficient fuel from tra and basa fish fat

Vietnam’s leading catfish co-op Agifish has teamed up with SaigonPetro and two local refrigeration firms to produce a bio-fuel efficient enough to run diesel engines from the fat of tra and basa fish.