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The European Parliament (EP) has officially ratified the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the two entities. With 407 votes for, 188 against, and 53 abstentions for the EVIPA, and 401, 192, and 40 respectively for the EVFTA, the agreements have

The Origin of the Stigma: Wet Markets and COVID-19 The term “wet market” has gained prominence in Western countries due to its association with the origin of the novel coronavirus. It is believed that the virus originated in a wet market in Wuhan, China, where wild animals were being sold and slaughtered for food and

Growing Opportunities in ASEAN Market While the focus of Vietnamese seafood exporters has traditionally been on major markets like the US, China, Japan, and South Korea, industry insiders are recognizing the significant potential of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) as a lucrative and expanding market. Impressive Export Growth within ASEAN Vietnam’s seafood exports to

Overview of Seafood Exports in 2019-20 India’s seafood industry played a crucial role in mitigating the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by shipping 12,89,651 metric tons (MT) of seafood worth Rs 46,662.85 crore (USD 6.68 billion) during the fiscal year 2019-20, according to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). While the export value

With infections related to a Beijing food wholesale market hitting 53 on Sunday, seafood markets have entered the public spotlight with many discussing how samples, including one collected from a chopping board processing imported salmon, tested positive for COVID-19. Seafood Cannot Transmit the Virus, Market Conditions Play a Role Scientists said that fish and other

China has temporarily halted shipments of salmon from Europe following incorrect speculation that the fish was linked to a new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing. The decision came after traces of the virus were found on fish chopping boards at Beijing’s Xinfadi seafood market, which has become the epicenter of a new cluster of COVID-19 infections.

Captivating Entry Showcasing Fish Drying in Vietnam An impressive aerial photograph capturing a woman drying fish in Vietnam has garnered attention as one of the standout early submissions in the renowned Sony World Photography Awards. The photo, entered in the travel category, depicts a captivating scene at the Long Hai fish market in the southern

A Family-Owned Business Bringing Alaska’s Finest Seafood to Texas Savory Alaska, a family-owned business based in Leander, offers customers in Texas the opportunity to support both their local community and small businesses located 2,600 miles away in Alaska. Established in 2018 by Nathanael and Sarah Ferguson, Savory Alaska aims to provide their friends and family

Italy Emerges as Vietnam’s Top Tuna Market in the EU Vietnamese tuna exports to Italy experienced an extraordinary surge of 8,599 percent last month compared to the same period the previous year. This remarkable growth has propelled Italy to become Vietnam’s largest tuna market in the European Union (EU) during the first nine months of

Strong Growth in Tra Fish Exports Vietnamese tra fish products have emerged as the dominant force in the US market during the period from January to April 2018, overcoming various trade barriers, as reported by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). The total export value of tra fish to the US market