Asia powers Vietnam’s shrimp boom, leaving the West behind
Vietnam News 17:05 22/07/2026In the first half of 2026, Vietnam's shrimp exports surpassed the US$2.3 billion mark, driven largely by booming demand from China and a lobster craze. But behind that growth figure lies a lopsided picture: Asia is carrying the load, while the U.S. and Europe have yet to break out.
China’s rising shrimp demand opens new opportunities for Vietnam as US market faces uncertainty
Economy 17:12 13/07/2026China continued to expand its shrimp imports during the first months of 2026, creating fresh opportunities for Vietnamese exporters when shipments to the United States remain constrained by trade risks and softer demand.
US slaps record 35.29% preliminary anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese shrimp, sparking backlash
Economy 13:21 08/06/2025The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has imposed a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 35.29 percent on frozen warmwater shrimp imported from Vietnam—the highest rate in 19 years—prompting strong reactions from Vietnamese exporters and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Vietnamese exporters accelerate shipments to US ahead of new tariffs
Economy 11:06 03/05/2025In response to impending tariff changes by the United States, Vietnamese firms are racing to deliver goods before the 90-day grace period expires, with local exporters active in seafood and wood working at full speed to minimize the impact of the new trade barriers.
Higher prices lead to Vietnam’s decreased shrimp exports: VASEP
Economy 22:01 01/07/2023Vietnam reported a 31-percent decrease in shrimp exports in January-June compared to the same period last year
Vietnam’s shrimp exports to US exceed $1bn for first time
Economy 15:44 12/03/2022Vietnam crossed the $1 billion mark in 2021
Scores of gel-injected shrimp found in north-central Vietnamese tourist magnet
Vietnam News 17:01 25/06/2018The persistent presence of chemically adulterated shrimp has fueled general mistrust of vendors
Young Vietnamese creates feeding machine for Vietnam’s export staple
Economy 11:45 04/03/2018The man, dropping out of university, aspires to develop his homeland agriculture
Vietnam produce exports should meet food hygiene, safety requirements in overseas markets: ministry
Economy 18:35 15/05/2015Saudi Arabia is the latest foreign market to issue warnings about many agricultural and food products shipped from Vietnam violating food hygiene and safety standards
Dollar appreciation hurts Vietnam seafood export, eats into farmers’ earnings
Economy 16:31 03/04/2015The appreciation of the greenback against other currencies in Vietnam’s export markets has negatively affected the competitiveness of local enterprises and their goods.
US to cut anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese shrimp
Economy 17:30 10/03/2015The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) late last week announced that the anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese shrimp shipped to the U.S. in the period lasting from January 2, 2013 to January 31, 2014 will be cut from 6.37 percent to 0.93 percent
Shrimp exports to rise as Japan relaxes residue regulation
Economy 10:00 16/02/2014A new level of chemical residue permitted in crustaceans has been announced by Japan’s Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry on its website.
