From fish farm to sashimi counter: Vietnam’s tilapia finds market in Japan
Economy 11:27 13/09/2026A seafood company in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has been exporting sashimi-grade tilapia to Japan every month since February, turning a low-cost freshwater fish into a higher-value product for one of the world’s most demanding seafood markets.
Vietnam tilapia exports hit $80m in 7 months, with Brazil biggest growth driver
Economy 18:12 22/08/2026Brazil has emerged as the biggest growth driver for Vietnam’s tilapia exports, with shipments to the South American market reaching US$40 million in the first seven months of 2026, up more than 20,000 percent year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Vietnam seafood exporters urged to stun shrimp, fish before slaughter
Economy 09:39 20/08/2026Vietnam's seafood industry is targeting US$12 billion in exports in 2026, but exporters face growing demands from import markets for animal welfare standards, including stunning shrimp and fish before slaughter.
Vietnam’s seafood exports rise in first half of 2026
Economy 14:13 01/07/2026Vietnam exported seafood worth nearly US$5.8 billion in the first six months of 2026, a 12.8-percent year-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
$57mn seafood plant opens in Vietnam’s Ca Mau
Economy 10:56 29/06/2026A new seafood processing plant with an investment of VND1.5 trillion (US$57 million) and an annual designed capacity of 35,000 metric tons was inaugurated in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam on Sunday.
US bans import of seafood from 12 Vietnamese fisheries from January 1
Economy 11:46 02/01/2026Exports from 12 Vietnamese fisheries have been blocked from entering the United States since January 1, after the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) denied comparability findings for these fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Vietnam’s fisheries management agency said.
Indian seafood exporters rally after report of China suspending Japanese imports
World 13:49 20/11/2025Indian seafood exporters surged as much as 11% on Wednesday following media report that China had notified Japan of plans to suspend imports from the country, a move that could shift demand toward alternative suppliers such as India.
From roadside stalls to tourist magnet: Vung Tau’s Xom Luoi bustling seafood market
Travel 12:01 09/08/2025On weekends, Xom Luoi Market in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City buzzes with buyers and sellers, as smoke rises from seafood stalls grilling seafood dishes.
Vietnamese seafood exporters voice concerns over 46% US tariff
In-Depth 19:33 08/04/2025Vietnamese seafood companies are expressing worries about the impact of a 46-percent reciprocal tariff that the United States is set to impose on Vietnam goods from April 9, as seafood is expected to be one of the hardest-hit industries.
Vietnam’s dried, canned fish exports buck seafood downtrend
Economy 12:11 31/05/2023Vietnam’s seafood exports amounted to US$3.47 billion in January-May
Vietnam’s seafood export reaches $10bn for first time
Economy 13:54 27/11/2022Vietnam’s seafood export reached a turnover of US$10 billion for the first time in November
Vietnam’s seafood exports near $5.8bn in January-June
Economy 18:58 03/07/2022The country’s seafood exports jumped 40 percent year on year
