At the event (Photo: VNA)HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam FisheriesInternational Exhibition (Vietfish) 2019 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August29.
Themed “Asia’s Home of Seafood”, the three-day event isfeaturing more than 370 booths run by businesses from 15 countries andterritories, including the Republic of Korea, Japan, Germany, Singapore, andChina.
Vietfish 2019 is designed to connect producers in thefisheries sector with local and foreign firms, and provide a platform forbusinesses to learn and share their experience and update on new technologiesin the field.
On the sidelines, there are also a range of seminars on thetraceability of product origin and value improvement, with the participation ofdomestic and international experts.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Phung Duc Tien, DeputyMinister of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated fishery is a spearheadsector that contributes significantly to the growth and export value ofVietnam’s agricultural industry.
Tien said the exhibition is a channel for businesses tointroduce products, promote brands and seek partners.
A report by the Directorate of Fisheries showed thatturnover from aquatic product exports hit 9 billion USD in 2018, accounting for22.5 percent of the country’s agricultural product export revenue.
Vietnam’s aquatic products have reached out to more than 170markets worldwide. There are over 600 producers and exporters in the sector,creating jobs for 5 million workers and helping the country be ranked amongworld’s largest fisheries exporters. –VNA
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