Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition 2017 (Vietfish 2017 - www.vietfish.com.vn) hosted by VASEP will take place from 29 to 31 August 2017 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Dist. 7, HCMC, Vietnam. Vietfish 2017 is expected to attract around 10,000 domestic and international visitors, seafood exporters, seafood services suppliers, international importers/retailers, NGOs and media.
Here is plans for holding conferences in the framework of Vietfish 2017:
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Conferences - Organizers |
Time - Venue |
Content |
Speakers/ Expert |
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1st session – August 29th 2017 (14:00-16:00) |
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Global shrimp demand and Vietnam’s supply capacity Co-organizers: − Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH) − VASEP |
14h00-16h00
Hall B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Identify the global shrimp market and supply-demand gap. |
Mr.Johan Suryaderma - Chairman at Indonesia Frozen Seafood Association |
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Global demand for shrimp by 2025 and challenges |
Mr. Carson Roper - EU expert |
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Vietnam’s shrimp supply capacity |
Dr. Pham Anh Tuan – Former Deputy General Director of Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH) |
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2 |
EU Seafood Market: The eyes from export product perspective Co-organizers: − VASEP − EU-MUTRAP Project − Flanders Investment & Trade
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14h00-16h00 Hall A Language: Vietnamese and English
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Prospects for Vietnam’s seafood exports to the EU - Perspectives from EU experts |
Prof. Claudio Dordi - TA Team Leader, European Trade Policy and Investment Support Project (EU-MUTRAP) |
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Prospects for Vietnam’s seafood exports to the EU - Perspectives from Researchers |
Dr. Thong Tien Nguyen - Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, economist, seafood marketing. |
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The idea of seafood trading center in the EU for Vietnam’s seafood exporters |
Mr. Wouter VANHEES - Trade and Investment Counsellor of Flanders Investment & Trade in Vietnam |
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2nd session – August 30th 2017 (9:30 – 11:30) |
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3 |
China Seafood Market: Potential for Vietnam’s Supply
Organizer: VASEP |
9h30-11h30
Meeting room 2B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Export potential of Vietnam’s seafood to China: Opportunities - Challenges and Recommendations |
VASEP |
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How to boost Vietnam seafood exports to China |
Import – Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade |
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Trend in seafood consumption in China |
Dr. Yang Yong, Chairman of Guangzhou Nutriera Biotechnology Co., Ltd. |
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4 |
Voluntary Certification: How to become “Visas” for seafood im-export
Co-organizers: - Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH). - VASEP |
9h30-11h30
Hall A
Language: Vietnamese and English
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Trends in the requirement on seafood certification labels in markets |
Mr. Huynh Quoc Tinh - Programme Coordinator – Food Practice and Aquaculture, WWF–Vietnam |
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Views from VIETGAP certification |
Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH). |
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Views from BAP certification |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh Country Coordinator (Vietnam), Representative of GAA |
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Views from Global G.A.P certification |
Ms Valeska Weymann, Senior Expert / Technical Key Account Aquaculture GLOBALG.A.P. |
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Views from ASC certification |
Ms. Esther Luiten, ASC Representative |
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How to improve IUU management in seafood supply chain Co-organizers: − Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH) − VASEP |
9h30-11h30 Hall B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
IUU requirements for supervising seafood imports into the U.S. |
VASEP
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Develop and implement IUU in Thailand: Experiences and lessons |
Thailand Department of Fisheries |
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Develop and implement IUU in Vietnam to meet the growth of seafood exports to the EU and the U.S. |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Trang Nhung-Deputy Director – Scientific & Technological and International Cooperation Department, Directorate of Fisheries |
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3rd session - August 30th 2017 (14:00 – 16:00) |
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6 |
Seafood labeling: New rule and perspective Co-organizers: − VASEP − Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality |
14:00-16:00
Meeting Room 2
Language: Vietnamese and English
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New points in regulations on goods labeling (Decree 43/2017/ND-CP) – in cases for seafood products.
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Mr. Nguyen Nam Hai - Deputy Director of Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality |
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The EU regulations on goods labeling
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Mr. Carson Roper - EU expert |
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The US regulations on goods labeling
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Mr. Russell Statman, Executive Director of Registrarcorp. |
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The world need pangasius - a responsible choice Co-organizers: − Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH). − VASEP
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14:00 - 16:00
Hall B
Language: Vietnamese and English |
Trend of consuming pangasius ensuring environmental responsibility and supply capacity of Vietnam |
Directorate of Fisheries (D-FISH)
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Pangasius industry-from the buyer's view |
Ms. Nguyen Ngo Vi Tam – General Director of VINH HOAN CORP. |
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Strategy for Global Supply Chain Management for pangasius industry |
Dr. Thong Tien Nguyen - Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, economist, seafood marketing. |
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Program details and registration please contact: Ms. Ngoc Trinh, email: ngoctrinh@vasep.com.vn
Or visit us at: www.vietfish.com.vn; www.vasep.com.vn; www.tongcucthuysan.gov.vn
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnamese seafood exports recorded impressive growth, generating nearly 6 billion USD in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 13% compared with the same period last year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Fishermen in Ha Tinh are gradually overcoming difficulties to maintain the efficiency of seafood exploitation. In the first six months of 2026, the entire province achieved a production of more than 23,000 tons of seafood, worth more than 1,200 billion VND.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) June 2026 brought encouraging signs for Vietnam's tuna exports, with export value rising 20% year-on-year to nearly USD 72 million. However, this increase has yet to offset the prolonged slowdown seen in key markets such as the European Union (EU), where import demand remains weak. The outlook for the second half of the year is expected to become more challenging as freight rates continue to climb.
(vasep.com.vn) As part of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2026), the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), in collaboration with the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, will organize the Domestic Seafood Supply–Demand Matching Program on the morning of August 20, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to foster direct business connections between Vietnamese seafood producers and processors and domestic distributors, retailers, and foodservice channels.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Cooking Show will be one of the most engaging experiential highlights of Vietfish 2026. Taking place over three days, from August 19–21, 2026, at Hall B1, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City, the event will offer visitors a vibrant culinary space where Vietnamese seafood is showcased through its flavors, stories, and real-life culinary applications.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius exports reached USD 205 million in June 2026, up 5% compared with the same month in 2025. Cumulative export value for the first six months of the year totaled USD 1.1 billion, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Growth was primarily driven by strong demand from China and CPTPP markets, while exports to the United States and Brazil continued to decline.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
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