Export of mussel (squid, octopus, clams, oysters, etc) of Vietnam is growing rapidly, especially the EU, in the context that many other marine products must be reduced by IUU fishing origins of the EU.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of France, Chamber de commerce et d’industrie francaise au Vietnam (CCIFV) said in the early of June, Alfoco, a French company specializing in import and export of fresh seafood, fruits, fresh vegetables and fruits will come to Vietnam to find partners.

The management board of Russia Pangasius export informs that after the short interruption in the end of year 2009, Pangasius export to Russia has recovered.

U.S. and Canada, two stable customers of Vietnam tuna maintained a positive growing rate in overall volume and value since 2009.

VASEP said on Monday 17th of April, according to the rapid alert system of the EU - RASSF Portal, three shipments in March have been warned

As being planned, in 2011, the export supporting center in Russia will be officially put into operation

According to VASEP, the Department of Medicine and Food of Japan appreciated the management and the control of seafood safety and hygiene in Vietnam.

Businesses are under a heavy burden when China traders buy up seafood material with unpredicted price.

Difficult year comes to a positive end Although the supply of farmed pangasius in Viet Nam was lower in 2009 than in 2008 because of poor demand and lower prices, by the end of the year processors had managed to turn the situation around and the total value of exports almost reached the 2008 level, ending at USD 1.34 billion. Prices of pangasius went up slightly by the end of December, with supply about 30% lower than at the end of 2008.

VASEP (Vietnam Association Seafood Exporters and Producers) informed DOC (Department of Commerce) had announced the final result of the dumping tax rate consideration on frozen Pangasius fillet from Vietnam from 1st August 2007 to 31st July 2008.