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Thailand is set to take its trade dispute with Malaysia to international forums, raising the latter's recent suspension of imports of five Thai shrimp species during discussions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Thai government’s measures are in response to actions by Malaysia, which announced it had suspended imports of five Thai shrimp species and imposed strict testing… Read More

Saudi Arabia has officially revoked its suspension on shrimp imports from Indonesia, which was originally implemented in September 2025 due to concerns over potential Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination. Cs-137 is a radioactive isotope that is a byproduct of nuclear fission or weapons testing and has been found in elevated concentrations in areas where nuclear accidents have occurred, such as Chernobyl, Ukraine, and Fukushima, Japan. Last year,… Read More

India and Vietnam are looking to enhance bilateral ties in the seafood sector, aiming to leverage India’s robust aquaculture output alongside Vietnam’s advanced processing capacity to create a complementary supply chain. Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Deputy Secretary General To Thi Tuong Lan said during a recent seminar that her country holds competitive advantages in advanced deep processing, value-added… Read More

Through climate and environmental advocacy groups, small-scale fishermen in the Philippines have raised concerns over severe threats to their livelihoods, including sharp drops in catches, an unprecedented surge of commercial vessels plundering local waters, and crippling increases in fuel prices. According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) cited by the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), national fisheries… Read More

Malaysia has announced it has suspended imports of five Thai shrimp species and imposed strict testing mandates on sea bass from Thailand starting 1 June. According to The Nation, under new Malaysian guidelines, fresh and frozen shipments of five shrimp species from Thailand, including brown tiger prawn, banana prawn, whiteleg shrimp, giant tiger prawn, and blue shrimp, have been temporarily halted. Malaysian authorities said the shrimp… Read More

Raw pangasius prices in Vietnam are sustaining their high levels thanks to high demand for exports, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). In key farming areas in the southern province of Dong Thap, raw pangasius is currently selling at VND 32,000 to 34,000 per kilogram (USD 1.21 to 1.29, EUR 1.00 to EUR 1.11), with prices briefly peaking at VND 35,000 (USD 1.33, EUR 1.14) per kilogram earlier this year.… Read More

Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered canned fish products withdrawn from sale and seized 13,010 cans after officials found production irregularities at a factory in the province of Samut Sakhon linked to a viral food-labeling incident. According to The Nation, regulators in the Southeast Asian nation took action after a viral complaint questioned whether a canned fish in tomato sauce marketed as mackerel had instead been… Read More

Thai Union reported higher sales and profits in the first quarter of 2026 as price increases and continued volume growth lifted both its seafood and pet food businesses. The company reported sales of THB 32.05 billion (USD 985.1 million, EUR 841.7 million) in Q1 2026, which was up 7.6 percent from Q1 2025, marking its highest year-over-year sales growth since Q3 2022. Thai Union’s revenue growth in the quarter was led by stronger pricing… Read More

Pakistan has gained approval to export seafood to Russia after 16 Pakistani processing plants have been cleared for export, The Express Tribune reported. Pakistan Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the development on 17 April, describing it as a major step forward for Pakistan’s fisheries sector following sustained diplomatic engagement and technical compliance efforts. The approval allows Pakistan… Read More

The Philippine government is exploring measures to stabilize domestic fish supply and support the nation’s fishing industry as high fuel prices have strained operations and raised concerns over the affordability of staple foods such as canned sardines. Measures under consideration include raising fish import volumes if local fishing activity slows or stops due to mounting fuel costs, Philippine News Agency recently reported, citing Agriculture… Read More