Vietnam qualified to export catfish to the US

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) under the US Department of Agriculture recently proposed that Vietnam would be eligible to export catfish and other fish products to the US market, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Vietnam qualified to export catfish to the US ảnh 1Processing catfish for exports in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)under the US Department of Agriculture recently proposed that Vietnam would beeligible to export catfish and other fish products to the US market, accordingto the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters andProducers (VASEP).

This week, the FSIS will publish in the Federal Register proposed rules to listVietnam, China, and Thailand as three foreigners qualified to ship catfish tothe American country.

Once these documents go on public display at the Office of the FederalRegister, their scheduled publication dates will be posted onhttps://www/federalregister.gov.public-inspection/current.

The proposed rules announce FSIS’ determination that catfish (or siluriformes)inspection systems in the three countries be equivalent to those in the US. Theproposals will be open for comment for 30 days.

Vietnam, China, and Thailand had submitted documentations to the FSIS toestablish the level of their catfish inspection systems and eligibility toexport this kind of fish to the US.

Under the Farm Bill which was passed in 2014, the catfish inspection programmetook effect on March 1, 2016 with transition period of 18 months. Accordingly, fromSeptember 1, 2017, any country that does not submit the equivalent documents tothe FSIS is not allowed to export the product to the US market.

Right after the inspection programme was issued, the Ministry of Agricultureand Rural Development ordered relevant agencies to implement technicalcooperation with the FSIS. At the same time, the ministry worked closely withthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to maintaincatfish exports to the American country.

The National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department (NAFIQAD)submitted the necessary documents to the FSIS on August 23, 2017.

From May 14-25, 2018, the FSIS conducted inspections on catfish production inVietnam and determined that the country’s controlled inspection system appearsto provide an equivalent level of public health protection applied domesticallyin the US.

Despite formidable challenges posed by high anti-dumping duties and the catfishinspection programme, catfish exports to the US enjoyed strong growth thanks tothe high selling price. In the first six months of the year, Vietnam earned196.8 million USD from tra fish export to this market, accounting for 19.6percent of total tra fish export revenue, and increasing by 11.6 percent fromthe same time last year. –VNA

VNA

See more

Consumers shop at the WinMart Vo Thi Sau supermarket in Hanoi's Hai Ba Trung district. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi keeps CPI well under control

The CPI for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 2.75% compared to the same period last year, indicating that inflation remains well under control.

Vietnam’s KRX trading system is set to go live on May 5. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Vietnam to launch KRX trading system on May 5

The KRX system is currently in its final testing phase before full implementation. During this period, securities firms are conducting simulated trading sessions as if on a normal trading day.

Vietnam has proactively reviewed and adjust tariffs, particularly on US imports, as part of efforts towards balanced trade relations. (Illustrative photo - Source: VNA)

Vietnam reviews, adjusts import tariffs to promote trade balance

The Ministry of Finance is now working closely with other agencies to evaluate policy options that support businesses. Possible solutions include market diversification, supply chain optimisation, and leveraging opportunities from Vietnam’s existing free trade agreements.

Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)

Retail petrol prices up in latest adjustment

Under the new pricing structure, E5 RON92 and RON95-III have increased by 341 VND and 495 VND per litre to a maximum of 20,373 VND (0.79 USD) and 20,919 VND per litre, respectively.

The Lumitel brand is being promoted on walls across Burundi. (Photo: Viettel)

Lumitel – A bright spot in Vietnam-Burundi collaboration

After a decade of operations, Lumitel has become the leading telecommunications provider in Burundi and one of the largest contributors to the Burundian government's budget, providing stable employment for over 60,000 workers and indirectly creating around 100,000 jobs.

Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Sivak speaks at the forum. (Photo: VNA)

Ample room remains for Vietnam - Belarus trade cooperation

To further develop the Vietnam-Belarus economic and trade relationship, it is essential to enhance trade promotion and investment initiatives such as trade fairs, forums, thematic workshops, and trade connections, which serve as an important bridge for businesses from both sides to meet, connect, and seek cooperation opportunities.

The 5th Exhibition of Ho Chi Minh City and Friendship Provinces and Cities in Savannakhet takes place from April 2 to 6. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos boost trade at Savannakhet expo

Vice Governor of Savannakhet Saensak Soulisak highlighted the exhibition’s role in expanding trade collaboration, enabling businesses to connect, share experience, and explore investment prospects. He also noted its significance in promoting local products to a wider market.

Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam Expo 2025 opens, spotlighting digital transformation, innovation

This year’s edition, themed “Step together in a digitised world,” has attracted around 400 businesses from 18 countries and territories, with over 500 booths. Alongside traditional networking, it introduces online business-to-business (B2B) matching, enabling year-round connections.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the second meeting of the National Steering Committee for building the private economic sector development project (Photo: VNA)

Private sector encouraged to join major national programmes, projects

It must fully unleash the productive capacity and resources of the country through the private sector; mobilise all private resources for national development; harness the effectiveness of internal forces, including human, natural resources, history, and culture, while effectively combining them with external resources such as capital, technology, human resources, and management experience, he said.

At the annual Vietnam-Cambodia business dialogue in Phnom Penh on April 4 (Photo: VNA)

Annual Vietnam-Cambodia business dialogue held in Cambodia

The annual business dialogue in Cambodia attracted around 150 delegates, including Vietnamese businesses and Vietnamese-origin companies operating in Cambodia across various sectors such as finance, banking, insurance, telecommunications, agriculture, construction, interior design, food services, transportation, logistics, trade, healthcare, and tourism.