Specific objectives:
a) Period of 2021 - 2025
- Raise awareness of relevant parties regarding reducing plastic wastes in fishery sector:
+ At least 70% of farmers and fisherman in coastal areas, concentrated culturing areas, and fishery management personnel are publicized and trained regarding management and reduction of plastic waste;
+ At least 80% of management personnel of marine sanctuaries are trained and publicized regarding management and action for reducing plastic waste.
- Reduce use of materials and specialized equipment made of single-use plastic:
+ At least 10% of fishery vessels and fishery facilities replace several materials and specialized equipment with environmentally friendly materials or multiple-use plastic;
+ Reduce porous floats by 30% in aquaculture;
+ At least 30% of small-scale fishery processing facilities replace 30% of single-use plastic bag with environmentally friendly materials or multiple-use plastic.
- Increase percentage of collection, classification, reuse, and processing of plastic waste from fishery activities:
+ At least 50% of fishery vessels collect plastic waste, transport to shore in collection areas, and transport to processing entities;
+ At least 70% of fishery culturing facilities in fishery culturing areas collect and classify plastic waste in order to transport to entities capable of processing;
+ At least 50% of small fishery culturing facilities collect and classify plastic waste in facilities before transporting to entities capable of processing;
+ 100% of export processing facilities and at least 50% of small processing facilities collect and classify plastic waste before transporting to processing entities;
+ At least 70% of fish ports collect and classify plastic waste, and transport to processing entities.
- 100% of marine sanctuaries develop supervision plans and organize collection, classification of plastic waste and transport to processing entities.
- Developed database on marine plastic waste in fishery.
b) During 2026 - 2030
- Raise awareness of relevant parties regarding reducing plastic wastes in fishery sector:
+ 100% of farmers and fisherman in coastal areas, concentrated culturing areas, and fishery management personnel are publicized and trained regarding management and reduction of plastic waste;
+ 100% of management personnel of marine sanctuaries are trained and publicized regarding management and action for reducing plastic waste.
- Reduce use of materials and specialized equipment made of single-use plastic:
+ At least 20% of fishery vessels and fishery facilities replace several materials and specialized equipment with environmentally friendly materials or multiple-use plastic;
+ Reduce porous floats by 50% in aquaculture;
+ At least 80% of small-scale fishery processing facilities replace 30% of single-use plastic bag with environmentally friendly materials or multiple-use plastic.
- In case percentage of collection, classification, reuse, and processing of plastic waste from fishery activities:
+ 100% of fishery vessels collect plastic waste, transport to shore in collection areas, and transport to processing entities;
+ 100% of fishery culturing facilities in fishery culturing areas collect and classify plastic waste in order to transport to entities capable of processing;
+ 70% of small fishery culturing facilities collect and classify plastic waste in facilities before transporting to entities capable of processing;
+ At least 80% of small processing facilities collect and classify plastic waste before transporting to competent entities;
+ 100% of fish ports collect and classify plastic waste, and transport to processing entities.
- Complete database on marine plastic waste in fishery.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On June 16, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ca Mau Province announced that the locality has established a farming area code for nearly 30,400 hectares of mud crab aquaculture and granted export facility codes to five enterprises eligible to export mud crab officially to markets such as China, Cambodia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The United States remains one of the largest export markets for Vietnamese pangasius. In the first four months of 2026, pangasius exports to the US reached USD 106 million, up 4% compared to the same period in 2025. In April 2026 alone, export value totaled USD 38 million, marking a 20% year-on-year increase and the first positive growth recorded after an extended period of decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While Vietnam’s shrimp exports to many major markets continued to post positive growth in the first months of 2026, exports to the United States declined, highlighting growing competitive pressures and trade barriers facing the Vietnamese shrimp industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Egypt is emerging as one of the most promising destinations for Vietnamese tuna exports in 2026. During the first four months of the year, export turnover to this market exceeded USD 7.3 million, marking a sharp increase compared to the same period over the previous two years. As Egypt’s tuna imports continue to recover and demand for canned tuna remains strong, the market is becoming increasingly attractive for Vietnamese tuna processors and exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to CPTPP member countries reached nearly USD 128 million, accounting for 18% of the country’s total pangasius export value and increasing by 21% compared to the same period in 2025. Demand patterns varied significantly across the bloc: Mexico primarily imported fresh and frozen pangasius products, while Japan and Canada recorded substantial shares of processed products. Australia remained focused on frozen fillets but continued to maintain a portion of processed imports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Despite the slow recovery of the U.S. market and continued trade-related challenges facing Vietnam’s shrimp industry, Minh Phu Seafood Corporation (MPC) has set ambitious targets for 2026. The company aims to produce 68,800 metric tons of finished shrimp products, generate consolidated revenue of VND 19.9 trillion, and achieve VND 1.059 trillion in pre-tax profit. If achieved, these figures would represent the highest revenue and profit levels in the company’s history.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) HungHau Foods Joint Stock Company (HungHau Foods) has been honored at the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Forum, receiving two prestigious awards: “Top 10 Outstanding Asia-Pacific Enterprises 2026” and “Top 10 Outstanding Entrepreneurs” awarded to HungHau Foods CEO, Ms. Nguyen Yen.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a period of sluggish imports in 2025, the Chinese market has returned with strong shrimp purchasing momentum in the first months of 2026. However, alongside rising demand comes an increasingly stringent import control system, covering quarantine requirements, food safety standards, registration procedures, and traceability. This makes China a market that offers both significant opportunities and growing risks for Vietnamese shrimp exporters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Recently, in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) organized a workshop to announce the results of the project “Food Loss Assessment in the Pangasius Value Chain in the Mekong River Region.” The project aims to provide scientific evidence to support the sustainable development of Vietnam’s pangasius industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp prices in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have recovered since early May, helping to improve farmers’ confidence and accelerate stocking activities for the 2026 farming season. However, farmers remain cautious due to rising input costs, unfavorable weather conditions, and disease risks.
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