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Farmed marine fish produced in Penang, Malaysia, face threat from downsizing of fish farming zone

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Hundreds of tonnes of farmed marine fish produced each month in Penang, Malaysia, could be at risk as the Sungai Udang floating fish farming zone is set to be reduced to make way for a planned maritime access route to Batu Kawan.

County in South Jeolla, South Korea, accelerates implementation of aquaculture farm cleanup project

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Wando County in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, is accelerating the implementation of its aquaculture farm cleanup project to create a clean marine environment and establish a foundation for sustainable fisheries.

Ecuador's shrimp exports to China hit by restrictions on 14 processing plants

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Between May and June, Chinese authorities rejected 132 consignments of Ecuadorian shrimp totalling approximately 2,904 tonnes, with metabisulfite levels the primary basis for rejection.

Indonesia's Kebumen area-based shrimp farm breaks into US export market

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The BUBK Kebumen project in Central Java has been highlighted by lawmakers as a model for modern, community-integrated shrimp cultivation at national scale.

Vietnam's shrimp exports to China surge 46% in first five months of 2026 as US market uncertainty persists

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

China's total shrimp imports rose 25% year-on-year to over 429,000 tonnes in January-May, with Vietnam positioning itself in higher-value products to compete against Ecuador and India on quality rather than price.

West Bengal, India fisheries minister encourages fish farmers to adopt modern tech

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Rajesh Mahata, the fisheries minister of West Bengal, India, urged fish farmers to adopt modern technologies developed by ICAR–Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) and make effective use of government initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to enhance fish production in ...

Nordic Aqua Partners achieves milstone in Q2

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Land-based salmon-farming firm Nordic Aqua Partners has hit another milestone in Q2 2026 as it operated under full run-rate on both Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Thailand, Malaysia resolve seafood trade dispute, target special economic border zone

Friday, July 10, 2026

The resolution ends a months-long dispute over sea bass and shrimp restrictions that had disrupted seafood trade between the two countries.

Vietnam fisheries sector grows 4.88% in H1 2026 as high-tech aquaculture drives expansion

Friday, July 10, 2026

Aquaculture production reached nearly 3 million tonnes in the first half of the year, with shrimp and marine farming posting the strongest gains.

Alltech appoints Shaoguang Feng as General Manager for China

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Feng brings seven years of combined finance and commercial leadership experience within Alltech China, having joined the company in 2019 as finance director.