Commercial Fishing Seafood Industry Contacts - Vietnam A

Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Vietnam

 

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Vietnam - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

 

Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) is a non-governmental organization, founded on June 12th 1998 based on the principles of volunteerism, autonomy and equality. VASEP's members include leading Vietnamese seafood producers and exporters and companies that service the seafood sector. At present, VASEP has 185 members including 148 ordinary members and 37 associate members.

 

Mekong River Commission - was formed on 5 April 1995 by an agreement between the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. The four countries signed The Agreement on the Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin and agreed on joint management of their shared water resources and development of the economic potential of the river.

 

AQUASTAT is FAO's global information system on water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users interested in global, regional and national analyses with comprehensive information related to water resources and agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Information for Vietnam

 

Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) - NACA is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes rural development through sustainable aquaculture. NACA seeks to improve rural income, increase food production and foreign exchange earnings and to diversify farm production. The ultimate beneficiaries of NACA activities are farmers and rural communities. Current member governments are Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, I.R. Iran, Korea (DPR), Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam.

 

ASEAN Seafood Federation (ASF) - ASEAN Seafood Federation (ASF) has been established on May 12, 2009, joining the leading national seafood producers and exporters’ associations of ASEAN countries. Its core members are: Brunei Darussalam Aquaculture Producers Alliance Cooperative (BAPA), Fresh & Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines (FFSAP), Indonesian Frozen Seafood Association (AP5I), Malaysian Frozen Food Processors Association (MFFPA), Myanmar Fishery Products Processors & Exporters Association (MPEA), the Thai Frozen Food Association (TFFA) and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP)

 

 

Ocean Health Index Vietnam - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems. The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and partnerships between organizations including the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium. Information for Vietnam