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Vietnam’s Seafood Sector Sets Sights on $11.5 Billion Export Target for 2026

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Thursday, January 08, 2026, 10:00 (GMT + 9)

HANOI – Following a robust performance in 2025, Vietnam’s seafood industry has officially set an ambitious export turnover goal of $11.5 billion USD for 2026. This target accompanies a strategic shift toward sustainable aquaculture and a significant reduction in traditional capture fisheries. Shifting Focus: From Production to a "Fisheries Economy" At a high-level conference held on January 7, 2026, Tran Dinh Luan, Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance, outlined a transformative vision for the sector. The strategy moves away from a "single-value growth" model, instead embracing an "integrated multi-value development" framework that prioritizes climate resilience and global competitiveness. Luan emphasized that the department is already initiating proactive measures to secure raw material supp... FULL STORY

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