The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi highlighted Norway’s continued cooperation with Vietnam in the fisheries sector during the opening of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2025) in Ho Chi Minh City.
First Secretary of the Embassy, Erlend Skutlaberg, attended the ceremony, where the annual flagship event of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) once again focused on the theme of innovation and sustainability.
Norway has been a longstanding partner to Vietnam in fisheries, with Norwegian companies contributing expertise and advanced technological solutions aimed at building a more sustainable industry. Among them is Optimar, which returned to Vietfish this year to present its Electric Stunner (El-Stunner). The equipment allows fish and shrimp to be stunned quickly and safely, reducing stress and ensuring animal welfare.
The Norwegian presence at the event follows a record seafood export from Norway to Vietnam in 2024, reaching 72,000 tonnes, with salmon and mackerel as the main products. This marked a significant increase from just 30,000 tonnes in 2023.
The embassy underlined that these contributions reflect the shared values of Norway and Vietnam in promoting responsible seafood production and long-term cooperation in the sector.
