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CPTPP Sparks 5 Years of Growth for Vietnamese Seafood Industry

After five years of Vietnam's participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Vietnamese seafood industry has witnessed substantial growth and positive changes....

Changyi, China Emerges as a Hotspot for Strategic Investments

Changyi, China, is actively positioning itself as an investment magnet to attract more investors. This strategic move is part of the city's broader efforts to provide robust...

Thai Union Exits Red Lobster Amid Financial Struggles

Thai Union Group, the seafood supplier and owner of Red Lobster, has announced its intention to exit the business. The decision comes as a result of a...

Taiwan Remains Top Destination for Honduran Shrimp

Honduran exporters of farmed shrimp continued to prioritize the Taiwanese market in 2023, despite the diplomatic rupture declared by the Honduran government. According to a report from...

TCRTS Announces Shrimp Summit 2024

The shrimp industry grapples with a persistent crisis of low prices, posing challenges to the livelihoods of smallholder producers, particularly in Asia. As the industry seeks solutions,...

FDA Reports 59 Shrimp Refusals in 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently disclosed detailed data on seafood entry line refusals, highlighting a significant focus on shrimp shipments. In December, the...

Indonesian Shrimp Pond Worker Found Dead

In a somber incident on Tuesday, Sugianto, commonly known as Kinoy, a 40-year-old shrimp pond cleaning worker, was discovered lifeless in a shrimp pond in Sergai, Indonesia. Details...

Rabobank’s Global Aquaculture Update: Salmon Prospers, Shrimp Struggles

Salmon is poised to maintain its status as the most lucrative sector in aquaculture throughout the first half of 2024, according to the latest Global Aquaculture Update...

Vietnamese Aquatic Exports Surpass Targets, Reach USD 9.2 Billion in 2023

In 2023, the Vietnamese aquatic products industry exports soared to USD 9.2 billion. This not only surpassed expectations but also accounted for 92% of the set plan....

Japanese Government Eyes Major Investment in Honduras Port

The Japanese Government is actively considering investment opportunities in the port of Henecán, located in the southern region of Honduras. The National Port Company (ENP) recently revealed...

Ca Mau Province Surpasses USD 1.2 Billion Milestone in Shrimp Exports

Ca Mau's strategic utilization of its natural resources and untapped potential has led to substantial growth and success across various sectors, with a particular focus on fisheries—a...

Heavy Rainfall Causes Shrimp Pond Flooding in West Bangka

In West Bangka, Indonesia, a village road connecting to Teluk Limau Village has temporarily become impassable. The unfortunate incident was triggered by heavy rainfall, causing the asphalt-covered...

South Sulawesi Distributes 100 Million Shrimp Seeds for Economic Growth

The South Sulawesi Provincial Government in Indonesia, led by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, is implementing impactful initiatives to boost the local economy, with a...

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seize 4,900 Kg of Poisonous Shrimp

In a recent operation conducted by the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) and the Department of Fisheries, a significant amount of jelly-pushed shrimp, weighing approximately 4,900 kilograms, was...

Vietnam’s Tech-Driven Growth Amid Global Competition

Vietnam is actively embracing technological advancements and strategic planning to navigate the challenges and establish a unique trajectory for its future growth. Despite being available in over...

Shrimp Stocks Surge in India as Ecuador Battles Narco Gang Terror

Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa Azin, has declared a state of emergency in response to the nation grappling with an unprecedented level of gang-related violence, prompting urgent measures...

US Shrimp Imports Soar to Record Levels

In November 2023, the United States experienced a surge in shrimp imports, with data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revealing a notable 11%...

Toxic Threat: Pesticides Imperil Dong Nai’s Aquatic Life and Water Source

Residents along the Dong Nai River in Vietnam have been silently enduring the environmental repercussions of pesticide dumping since 1994 and 1995. Fearful of potential retaliation, they...

Honduras Anticipates Economic Growth with Tariff-Free Shrimp Exports

The Secretary of Economic Development of Honduras, Fredis Cerrato, recently addressed the challenges faced by shrimp producers in the southern region of the country. In his statement,...

India Pushes for Expedited USFDA Inspections to Boost Pharma Exports

India is set to advocate for swifter inspections and audits by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Indian pharmaceutical companies. The government aims to present...

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