Vietnam, RoK aim to conclude FTA talks by year’s end
Update: (6/11/2014)
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have reiterated their determination to wrap up negotiation on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, during the fifth round of talks which took place in Seoul from May 20-23.
Update: (6/11/2014)
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have reiterated their determination to wrap up negotiation on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, during the fifth round of talks which took place in Seoul from May 20-23.
Seafood sees strong wave of exports
Update: (3/26/2014)
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, seafood exports in January and February increased 23.5 per cent year-on-year to reach US$919 million, including $335 million in February
Update: (3/26/2014)
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, seafood exports in January and February increased 23.5 per cent year-on-year to reach US$919 million, including $335 million in February
Vietnam plans seafood hub for fish farmers in Mekong delta
Update: (3/17/2014)
Nguyen Tan Dung, prime minister of Vietnam, has approved a master plan on the development of the country’s fishery to be fulfilled by 2020 and orientated towards 2030, according to a news item by the Vietnamese association of seafood exporters and producers.
Update: (3/17/2014)
Nguyen Tan Dung, prime minister of Vietnam, has approved a master plan on the development of the country’s fishery to be fulfilled by 2020 and orientated towards 2030, according to a news item by the Vietnamese association of seafood exporters and producers.
Brazil leads growth in Vietnamese pangasius imports
Update: (3/17/2014)
Vietnamese pangasius exports to Brazil reached USD 106.04 million from January to November 2013, a year-on-year rise of 56 per cent, according to Vietnam Customs. This figure represents the highest growth among shipments to the eight key markets for Vietnam’s pangasius products.
Update: (3/17/2014)
Vietnamese pangasius exports to Brazil reached USD 106.04 million from January to November 2013, a year-on-year rise of 56 per cent, according to Vietnam Customs. This figure represents the highest growth among shipments to the eight key markets for Vietnam’s pangasius products.
Vietnam improve fish quality to boost exports to Russia
Update: (3/7/2014)
(pangasius-vietnam.com) The Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Monitoring Service (Rosselhoznadzor) and Vietnam Embassy in Russia has recently held talks on imports and exports of seafood products between the two countries. Vietnam hoped that Russia would consider to loosen barriers against Vietnamese pangasius sales to this market.
Update: (3/7/2014)
(pangasius-vietnam.com) The Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Monitoring Service (Rosselhoznadzor) and Vietnam Embassy in Russia has recently held talks on imports and exports of seafood products between the two countries. Vietnam hoped that Russia would consider to loosen barriers against Vietnamese pangasius sales to this market.
Farm Bill - A "steel wall" for pangasius
Update: (2/20/2014)
(pangasius-vietnam.com) Concerns are raised among the Vietnamese pangasius producers, as the U.S. is on the point of implementing the stricter and unfair technical standards in order to block imports of Vietnamese pangasius products into this market.
Update: (2/20/2014)
(pangasius-vietnam.com) Concerns are raised among the Vietnamese pangasius producers, as the U.S. is on the point of implementing the stricter and unfair technical standards in order to block imports of Vietnamese pangasius products into this market.
Developing rapidly whiteleg shrimp farming in Vietnam
Update: (2/20/2014)
(vasep.com.vn) Farmers in Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta of the country are expanding whiteleg shrimp farming area after earning high profit in 2013 thanks to well-controlled diseases, high price and demand of the species.
Update: (2/20/2014)
(vasep.com.vn) Farmers in Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta of the country are expanding whiteleg shrimp farming area after earning high profit in 2013 thanks to well-controlled diseases, high price and demand of the species.
Will seafood exports surpass US$6.7 billion in 2014?
Update: (2/13/2014)
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam seafood exports in 2013 outreached the target of US$6.5 billion to reach US$6.7 billion. The figure was attributable to a great contribution of shrimp export turnover with over US$3 billion, making up 46 percent of the country’s total seafood exports.
Update: (2/13/2014)
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam seafood exports in 2013 outreached the target of US$6.5 billion to reach US$6.7 billion. The figure was attributable to a great contribution of shrimp export turnover with over US$3 billion, making up 46 percent of the country’s total seafood exports.
Vietnamese catfish producers not impacted by US farm bill this year
Update: (2/13/2014)
The recently passed U.S. five-year farm bill, which impacts on Vietnamese tra and basa fish, would not have direct impact this year, said Truong Dinh Hoe, general secretary of the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (Vasep).
Update: (2/13/2014)
The recently passed U.S. five-year farm bill, which impacts on Vietnamese tra and basa fish, would not have direct impact this year, said Truong Dinh Hoe, general secretary of the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (Vasep).
Seafood exports hit over US$6.7 billion
Update: (2/8/2014)
According to Vietnam Customs, the country’s seafood exports in 2013 hit US$6.7 billion, up 9.6 percent year-on-year. The figure included shrimp sales of over US$3 billion, up 39 percent year-on-year; pangasius sales of US$1.76 billion, up 1 percent; tuna export turnover of US$527 million, down 7.2 percent and US$448 million of cephalopod exports, down 11 percent.
Update: (2/8/2014)
According to Vietnam Customs, the country’s seafood exports in 2013 hit US$6.7 billion, up 9.6 percent year-on-year. The figure included shrimp sales of over US$3 billion, up 39 percent year-on-year; pangasius sales of US$1.76 billion, up 1 percent; tuna export turnover of US$527 million, down 7.2 percent and US$448 million of cephalopod exports, down 11 percent.
Seafood group joins heart health program
Update: (2/8/2014)
A nonprofit created to promote seafood as part of a healthy diet is partnering with foundations which promote heart health in a public service message which will launch nationally this week
Update: (2/8/2014)
A nonprofit created to promote seafood as part of a healthy diet is partnering with foundations which promote heart health in a public service message which will launch nationally this week
Vietnamese pangasius production unlikely to fulfill potential
Update: (2/5/2014)
With no firm leadership, the industry continues to limp along and the enormous potential of rearing and exporting a very reasonably priced “white” fish species will go unfulfilled. This will be to the detriment of the Vietnamese and consumers around the world.
Update: (2/5/2014)
With no firm leadership, the industry continues to limp along and the enormous potential of rearing and exporting a very reasonably priced “white” fish species will go unfulfilled. This will be to the detriment of the Vietnamese and consumers around the world.
Advantages of Eating Fish Foods
Update: (1/21/2014)
Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly - one or two servings weekly - may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer.
Update: (1/21/2014)
Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly - one or two servings weekly - may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer.
Seafood Choices
Update: (1/20/2014)
Pangasius is a term used for a special variety of imported freshwater fish that have become the tenth most popular seafood product eaten in the United States. Consumers are eating about 6 ounces of Pangasius per year and demand for this moderately priced selection is expected to continue to increase. It is a primary example of the increasing demand and dependence on aquaculture or farm raised seafood products
Update: (1/20/2014)
Pangasius is a term used for a special variety of imported freshwater fish that have become the tenth most popular seafood product eaten in the United States. Consumers are eating about 6 ounces of Pangasius per year and demand for this moderately priced selection is expected to continue to increase. It is a primary example of the increasing demand and dependence on aquaculture or farm raised seafood products
Attempting to overcome raw shrimp shortage
Update: (1/6/2014)
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam seafood exports in 2013 are hoped to hit over US$6.5 billion, up 5 percent year-on-year, mainly due to sharp increase in vannamei exports. However, lack of raw shrimp may negatively affect seafood export target this year.
Update: (1/6/2014)
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam seafood exports in 2013 are hoped to hit over US$6.5 billion, up 5 percent year-on-year, mainly due to sharp increase in vannamei exports. However, lack of raw shrimp may negatively affect seafood export target this year.
Finding new way to develop pangasius markets
Update: (1/6/2014)
(pangasius-vietnam.com) On December 19th, 2013, the conference titled “Developing markets and enhancing value-added pangasius products in Mekong Delta” will be held by Vietnam Pangasius Association in cooperation with Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in Can Tho City.
Update: (1/6/2014)
(pangasius-vietnam.com) On December 19th, 2013, the conference titled “Developing markets and enhancing value-added pangasius products in Mekong Delta” will be held by Vietnam Pangasius Association in cooperation with Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in Can Tho City.
EU may ban fish imports from Cambodia, Belize, Guinea, Ghana, S. Korea for IUU fishing
Update: (1/6/2014)
The European Commission proposed on Tuesday an EU-wide ban on fisheries imports from Cambodia, Belize and Guinea, saying they had not done enough to stamp out illegal fishing.
Update: (1/6/2014)
The European Commission proposed on Tuesday an EU-wide ban on fisheries imports from Cambodia, Belize and Guinea, saying they had not done enough to stamp out illegal fishing.
More land for aquaculture in Can Tho province by 2020
Update: (10/27/2013)
By 2020, Can Tho province will have 26,000 hectares for aquaculture, 13,000-hectare increase compared to the current superficies. Fishery production is expected to reach 335,000 MT, 160,000 MT of which are exported for total value of over US$1 billion.
Update: (10/27/2013)
By 2020, Can Tho province will have 26,000 hectares for aquaculture, 13,000-hectare increase compared to the current superficies. Fishery production is expected to reach 335,000 MT, 160,000 MT of which are exported for total value of over US$1 billion.
Vietnam harvested 4.5 million MT of fish
Update: (10/27/2013)
According to Directorate of Fisheries, through September 2013, total fish production reached 4.5 million MT, up 2.7 percent over 2012. In which, marine fish landing totaled 2.1 million MT (+3.3 percent) and aquaculture production reached 2.4 million MT (+2.1 percent)
Update: (10/27/2013)
According to Directorate of Fisheries, through September 2013, total fish production reached 4.5 million MT, up 2.7 percent over 2012. In which, marine fish landing totaled 2.1 million MT (+3.3 percent) and aquaculture production reached 2.4 million MT (+2.1 percent)
Up in price of pangasius exported to the U.S. and the EU
Update: (9/9/2013)
Between January and July 2013, Vietnam pangasius exports totaled US$985.09 million, down 0.6 percent against the compatible period of 2012. Pangasius products were sent to 137 countries and territories, compares to 130 markets registered in the previous year. The eight leading fish importers, including the U.S., the EU, ASEAN, Brazil, Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia and Colombia, represented 76.5 percent of overall export value. Shipments to the EU and Saudi Arabia were on the downtrend. Exported prices dealt with American and European buyers have been increasing since April due to higher demands.
Update: (9/9/2013)
Between January and July 2013, Vietnam pangasius exports totaled US$985.09 million, down 0.6 percent against the compatible period of 2012. Pangasius products were sent to 137 countries and territories, compares to 130 markets registered in the previous year. The eight leading fish importers, including the U.S., the EU, ASEAN, Brazil, Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia and Colombia, represented 76.5 percent of overall export value. Shipments to the EU and Saudi Arabia were on the downtrend. Exported prices dealt with American and European buyers have been increasing since April due to higher demands.
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