Boom in Vietnam’s frozen fish exports
VIET NAM - Vietnamese tuna is a menu favourite across the world. NOW available in more than 14 markets, compared with the first quarter of last year, saus the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Catfish farmers wriggling as prices jump
VIET NAM - The price of tra and basa catfish has leaped to VND1,500/kg in the past month, but the opportunity for a bigger profit may be tempting some farmers to breach existing export contracts in favour of new buyers.

VND 850 billion for aquaculture biotechnology
VIET NAM - More than VND 850 billion will be invested in a project to develop and apply biotechnology in the fisheries sector

Food Safety Month Targets National Improvements
VIET NAM - A nationwide campaign to improve food safety is about to get underway in Viet Nam. It will be supported by all sectors of the food chain - from primary producers to wholesalers and retailers.

Global Conference on Ocean, Coast and Island
VIET NAM - The fourth global conference on oceans, coasts and islands will be held in Hanoi from 7-11 April, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Aqua and Fisheries Agreement with Ukraine
VIET NAM - Viet Nam and Ukraine have signed an agreement to boost cooperation on fisheries and aquaculture.

Tra Exports Booming from Dong Thap Province
VIET NAM - Eight seafood processing plants in Dong Thap, a province in the southern region of Viet Nam exported 9,900 tonnes of seafood in the first two months of this year.

Aid Needed to Counter Difficulties with US$ Payments
VIET NAM - The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) is asking the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), for a rescue package for producers against US$ export payments.

Overcapacity threatens catfish industry
VIET NAM - Exports of tra and basa catfish are booming, but seafood industry insiders are warning processors to be cautious about excessively increasing their output capacity.

Hatch Success Boost Salmon Prospects
VIET NAM - Around 225,000 salmon eggs have been hatched at Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat City. It is the first time at The Experimental Research Station for Coldwater Fish has successfully hatched fry in this area.

US Shrimp Tax to Zero Rated for Some Companies
VIET NAM - The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has agreed to cut the tax rate on shrimp products from 29 Vietnamese companies to zero per cent after the administration review.

Catfish farmers struggle to get business loans
VIET NAM - Tra farmers in the Cuu Long River Delta are struggling with rising interest rates that have doubled since February 20 and the price of their product is falling.

Catfish BMP Project Proving Successful
VIET NAM - Initial activities of the development Project Better Management Practices for Catfish Aquaculture in the Mekong Delta has taken place at Can Tho University.

Viet Nam Exporters to Improve Quality for Australian Market
VIET NAM - Vietnamese seafood exporters are being urged to focus on improving the quality of exports to Australia.

EU Accepts Additional 25 Seafood Processors
VIET NAM - The European Union has given permits to an additional 25 Vietnamese seafood processors that meet sanitary and safety standards for export.