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Vietnam buys Indian rice for first time in decades
Vietnam, the world’s third-biggest exporter of rice, has started buying the grain from rival India for the first time in decades after local prices jumped
Sóc Trăng shrimp farming to remain unchained in 2021
The Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng plans to bread brackish water shrimps in more than 51,000ha of ponds next year, the same as this year.
Philippines approves USD 10 million COVID-related stimulus for aquaculture sector
The Philippines Department of Agriculture has allocated an additional budget of PHP 500 million (USD 10.4 million, EUR 8.5 million)
Minh Phu’s next big bet is on organic black tiger…
Ca Mau, Vietnam-based Minh Phu Seafood is planning on significantly expanding its organic black tiger shrimp farming, a bold play for a company
Japan lifts inspection on black tiger shrimp from India
Japan has decided to completely lift inspection measures on black tiger shrimp imported from India after residue of the synthetic antibacterial drug furazolidon
India pushing reforms to address US concerns over turtle bycatch
The U.S., the top of buyer of Indian shrimp, has banned imports of wild-caught shrimp from India in because they are caught without the use of…
Vietnamese pangasius exporters urged not to panic as China conducts…
In a statement released on 30 November, VASEP said since 10 November, at major Chinese ports, customs authorities are now testing all frozen seafood
Overcoming difficulties, Vietnamese agricultural products earn more than US$41 billion
2020 wasa difficult year for Vietnam's agricultural sector in many aspects, especially the serious impact ofthe Covid-19 pandemicon agricultural
Vietnam’s agricultural exports set high growth target despite difficulties
Vegetables, fruits, coffee, cashew nuts, timber and timber products earned more than 2 billion USD in revenue. Despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19
Agricultural value is increasing
In 2020, agricultural sector still contributed more than US$10billion to the country’s trade surplus amid difficulties from natural disasters and epidemic
CP Foods sees opportunities for shrimp in the global post-COVID…
Bangkok, Thailand-based food giant CP Foods is optimistic about global demand for its shrimp products in the post-COVID-19 era.
Shrimp exports to rise 15 pct
Vietnam has advantageous conditions to increase shrimp exports by 15 percent year-on-year to top $4 billion in 2021, industry insiders say.
Indonesia investigating possible monopoly in shipping of exported lobster seeds
Indonesia’s Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) is conducting a study to see whether there is monopoly on the country’s shipping of exported baby
Vietnam to help Sri Lanka develop fisheries, aquaculture sectors
Vietnam has agreed to sign a bilateral agreement with Sri Lanka to assist the South Asian nation in development of its fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Vietnam’s shrimp, pangasius exports to UK grow
The United Kingdom is one of rare markets that saw a growth in sales of both shrimp and pangasius from Vietnam this year
Indonesia unlikely to realize ambitious shrimp-sector growth target
In March 2020, Indonesia’s government set the ambitious target of increasing the country’s shrimp export earnings by 250 percent by 2024.
Vietnam’s seafood production rises in third quarter
The production of wild-catch fisheries output from July to September is estimated at 1.02 million MT, 2 percent higher year-on-year.
Pineapple's price rises, farmers in Tan Tay possess high profits
Farmers cultivating pineapple in Tan Tay Commune, Thanh Hoa district, Long An Province are happy thanks to the rocket in pineapple's price
Increase value of Vietnamese coffee beans through increased production
All member markets are open to Vietnam's roasted and processed coffee enjoy tax incentives. This has encouragedenterprises to invest in roasted
A genetic solution for tackling white spot syndrome virus in…
How genomic selection can rapidly increase the resistance of whiteleg shrimp to white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) – one of the most costly diseases in the…
Tuna exports fell after two months of consecutive growth
Vietnam saw a slump in tuna exports, with sales in major markets in November reducing as compared to the same period last year.
Pangasius exports decreased by 25% in 2020
The accumulated stocking area is estimated to reach 5,700 ha by the end of 2020, down 9% from last year. The export volume is estimated to…