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ASEAN regional workshop for strengthening aquaculture, fisheries held in Indonesia: Thursday, June 11, 2026; In commemoration of World Oceans Day 2026 on June 8, the government of Norway and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), a leading think tank in Indonesia, have organised in Jakarta an ASEAN Regional Workshop on "Strengthening Capacity for Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries" in ASEAN.

Bangladesh sets $3 billion shrimp export target as sector battles decade-long decline: Monday, June 8, 2026; A government-backed strategy paper calls for dedicated Shrimp Economic Zones, intensive aquaculture technology and a shift to value-added processing to reverse a collapse that has seen export earnings fall from nearly $1 billion to below $300 million.

Thai Shrimp Association urges government to rescue industry as disease costs erode competitiveness: Monday, June 8, 2026; Disease-driven production costs have left Thai shrimp roughly US$1 per pound more expensive than rivals from Ecuador and India, threatening a sector that once generated over 100 billion baht in annual export earnings.

Thai shrimp industry calls for government-level talks with Malaysia as 100-tonne daily export blockage mounts: Monday, June 8, 2026; The bilateral dispute, triggered by a disagreement over seabass residue testing rather than shrimp quality, has left cold storage operators absorbing excess stock amid already weak demand from the US and Japan.

ASEAN regional workshop for strengthening aquaculture, fisheries held in Indonesia
Bangladesh sets $3 billion shrimp export target as sector battles decade-long decline
Thai Shrimp Association urges government to rescue industry as disease costs erode competitiveness
Thai shrimp industry calls for government-level talks with Malaysia as 100-tonne daily export blockage mounts

: Monday, November 11, 2024
University of Stirling, UK launches US$22 million aquaculture hub to drive innovation and job creation

The University of Stirling in Scotland, UK has announced the upcoming launch of the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub (NATIH), a new research facility aimed at enhancing productivity, sustainability, and job opportunities w ...

: Friday, November 8, 2024
Philippines' agriculture faces setbacks as weather and ASF impact third-quarter production

The Philippine agriculture sector recorded a decline of 3.7% in production during the third quarter of this year, as adverse weather conditions and the resurgence of African swine fever (ASF) impacted farm yields.

: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Global Shrimp Forum returns to Utrecht, Netherlands with new initiatives for 2025

The Global Shrimp Forum (GSF) is set to make a return to Utrecht, Netherlands in September 2025, with registration opening by March 1, 2025.

: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Himachal Pradesh, India, suspends trout fish catching in rivers for four months

The fisheries department of Himachal Pradesh, India, on November 1 imposed a four-month ban on catching trout fish in major rivers and their tributaries spread over 600km in the state.

: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Bangladesh urged to embrace modern technology to boost shrimp exports

Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh on Finance and Commerce, emphasised the need for adopting modern, automated technologies to boost shrimp productivity and enhance foreign currency earnings.

: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Japanese firms invest in land-based salmon farming as Norway supply slows

Japanese trading houses, led by Marubeni Corp, are increasing investment in land-based salmon farming within Japan, addressing a slowdown in supply from Norway, Japan's primary salmon supplier.

: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Blue Revolution Fund wraps up with close to US$100 million in commitments

The Blue Revolution Fund, an aquaculture impact investment fund focused on sustainability, has now closed with a total of €93 million (US$98 million) in commitments.

: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Feed Solutions Toolkit launched to help companies make sustainable choices on aquafeed

US-based Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has launched a Feed Solutions Toolkit for the aquaculture industry, which combines over 80 tools, standards, initiatives, and platforms from multiple organisations to help companies make info ...

: Monday, November 4, 2024
Scotland, UK Atlantic salmon production falls amid environmental challenges, recovery expected in 2024

Scotland, UK's Atlantic salmon production decreased by 18,245 tonnes (11%) in 2023, totalling 150,949 tonnes (live weight), according to the Scottish government's Fish Farm Production Survey, Fishfarmingexpert reported.

: Monday, November 4, 2024
Vietnam's Prime Minister advocates for agricultural collaboration with Saudi investment firm

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Sulaiman Alrumaih, CEO of the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), and Mohammed Al-Obaid, strategy director of the company, to discuss strengthening agricultural coop ...

: Monday, November 4, 2024
Tropical storm causes close to US$90 million damages to Philippines' agriculture sector

The Philippines' agriculture sector still reels from the adverse impact of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine" with losses nearing the ₱5 billion mark.

: Friday, November 1, 2024
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam ecosystem threatened by Typhoon Yagi's aquaculture debris

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces an environmental crisis as large amounts of debris, including styrofoam and bamboo, from aquaculture farms destroyed by Typhoon Yagi now pollute its waters, VN Express reported.

: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Indonesia prepares to ensure fish quality for free nutritious meal programme

Indonesia's Marine and Fisheries Products Quality Control and Supervision Agency has announced its readiness to support fish quality for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme under the Prabowo-Gibran administration, Antara reported.

: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Currimao, Philippines launches first life insurance programme for farmers and fishers

Approximately 1,400 farmers and fishers in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, are set to benefit from the first-ever life insurance programme introduced by the municipal government in collaboration with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corpo ...

: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Singapore's sea-based fish farms face industry transition amid rising costs and environmental challenges

Approximately 25% of Singapore's sea-based fish farms have exited the industry over the past year, with many operators opting for a government-provided financial support package to wind up operations, The Straits Times reported.

University of Stirling, UK launches US$22 million aquaculture hub to drive innovation and job creation

Philippines' agriculture faces setbacks as weather and ASF impact third-quarter production

Global Shrimp Forum returns to Utrecht, Netherlands with new initiatives for 2025

Himachal Pradesh, India, suspends trout fish catching in rivers for four months

Bangladesh urged to embrace modern technology to boost shrimp exports

Japanese firms invest in land-based salmon farming as Norway supply slows

Blue Revolution Fund wraps up with close to US$100 million in commitments

Feed Solutions Toolkit launched to help companies make sustainable choices on aquafeed

Scotland, UK Atlantic salmon production falls amid environmental challenges, recovery expected in 2024

Vietnam's Prime Minister advocates for agricultural collaboration with Saudi investment firm

Tropical storm causes close to US$90 million damages to Philippines' agriculture sector

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam ecosystem threatened by Typhoon Yagi's aquaculture debris

Indonesia prepares to ensure fish quality for free nutritious meal programme

Currimao, Philippines launches first life insurance programme for farmers and fishers

Singapore's sea-based fish farms face industry transition amid rising costs and environmental challenges

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