This is the 12th Vietfish exhibition and was organized by the by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) with the aim of helping businesses learn advanced technologies in seafood raising and processing and seek opportunities to expand production.

More than 170 businesses showcased their products in 283 booths, 70 percent of which were seafood processing and export businesses; the remaining specialize in supplying equipment, chemicals, assistance and information for the fisheries sector.

During the exhibition from June 12-16, there will be seminars on the application of biotechnology in testing for residual antibiotics in seafood products, and sustainable development in the fisheries sector to meet the requirements of export markets. They will also discuss technologies to help fish farms meet international standards, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and packaging technology for the US and EU markets.