November 11, 2020

A 7.3% increase in sales of Vietnamese pangasius was recorded in England in the first half of 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the first half of 2020 saw a 15.2 % increase pangasius exports to England year on year, reaching $31.7% million. This is […]

Pangasius exports in South America, Middle East and Asean reached zero in the first 12 days of May 2020, sharply fell in the US and EU and slightly decreased in China compared to May 2019. At the same time, Vietnam’s major pangasius producing companies increased working days from the previous month while prices of pangasius

Tilapia are now mature enough to process in China, but Covid-19 has delayed orders from major importing nations. The damage to China’s aquaculture sector caused by coronavirus could be far-reaching as customers from the US and elsewhere hold off on orders. Companies that specialise in sustainable aquaculture products look to be especially affected because they rely

The European Commission’s (EC) inspection team has recently acknowledged improvements made by Việt Nam in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU). In a letter sent to the Vietnamese Directorate of Fisheries, the EC’s inspection team recognised the country’s co-operation, transparency and honesty in providing and exchanging information during their time in Việt

The European Parliament (EP) has ratified the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Việt Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) on Wednesday. The ratification of these two agreements is a significant result for Việt Nam and the EU, who are comprehensive strategic partners. The agreement creates a sustainable foundation for both sides to improve

For many people in Asia, wet markets are simply places to buy fresh, affordable food. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have become a source of controversy in Western countries. This article aims to clarify what wet markets are and why they have become a topic of discussion. What are Wet Markets?