Vietnam's Seafood Exports Show Strong Growth, But Concerns Linger Over Future Expansion
Vietnam's seafood exports reached nearly $6 billion in the first half of the year, a 13% increase year-on-year, driven by shrimp and pangasius. However, rising logistics costs, labor shortages, and technical barriers pose challenges to achieving the two-digit growth target by 2026.
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