In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam’s aquaculture industry recorded growth of 4.99%, contributing 1.50% to the increase in the economy’s total gross value added. This performance further highlights the industry’s role in the country’s economic growth, while underscoring the need to strengthen production, management and competitiveness to achieve long-term development goals (Source: NSO).

To realise its development objectives in the coming years, the industry must look beyond expanding production capacity and market reach to focus on improving management efficiency, quality control and competitiveness. In this context, digital transformation is emerging as an important pathway, enabling businesses to make better use of data and optimize operations across the aquaculture value chain.

From Data To Decisions: Improving Operational Efficiency 

Digital transformation goes beyond applying technology to carry out and manage daily tasks. It also involves leveraging data to support decision-making and strengthen coordination across different stages of production and business operations. By integrating technology and data into management processes, businesses can gain a more comprehensive understanding of their operations, respond more proactively to changes and establish a foundation for sustainable development.

For businesses supplying feed, breeding and equipment, digital transformation can improve the management of product information, distribution activities and customer needs. In 2026, Vietnam’s aquaculture industry has set a target of producing 390–410 billion aquatic juveniles, alongside plans to develop a national database for aquatic seed and feed and implement electronic traceability. As the market continues to expand, transparent management of product quality information and distribution records is becoming increasingly important. This provides a foundation for businesses to strengthen the use of technology in data management and capture feedback from farmers in a timely manner, thereby improving service quality and their ability to respond to market demand (Source: ITPC).

In aquaculture farming, digital technologies enable data to be collected, stored and analysed to support the management of farming areas. In early 2026, the Vietnam Pangasius Association updated information on 300 farming areas, comprising 1,805 ponds with a combined area of approximately 1,800 hectares across six provinces and cities on its E-MAP system. The platform enables users to access information on location, area and production, as well as production forecasts. At pond level, technologies such as IoT sensors, farm management software and data analytics systems can help monitor environmental conditions, identify unusual changes and anticipate potential risks. These insights provide farmers with a basis for adjusting farming practices and allocating resources more effectively (Source: Vietnam Fisheries Magazine).

For seafood processing and export businesses, although internal processes may have been digitised from raw material intake through to export, information about preceding farming or fishing activities may still be incomplete. As of 1 September 2026, only 60.62% of fishing vessels measuring 6 metres or longer nationwide had joined the eCDT system, with participation rates varying considerably across localities. This highlights the continued need to standardise and connect data from the source of raw materials. Doing so can strengthen end-to-end traceability across the supply chain, support compliance with export requirements and reinforce trust among business partners (Source: Nhan Dan Newspaper).

Capturing Technology Demand and Expanding Business Opportunities in Aquaculture

The digital transformation of the aquaculture industry is generating increasingly diverse demand for technologies, equipment and management solutions. From aquaculture environment monitoring systems and production management software to traceability platforms and data connectivity solutions, suppliers have growing opportunities to showcase technologies that address businesses’ needs to modernise production, management and commercial operations across the aquaculture value chain.

VietShrimp & Aquaculture Vietnam 2027 provides a direct business connection platform for more than 150 expected exhibiting businesses offering technologies, equipment and solutions to engage with farmers, producers, processors and other industry partners. With more than 8,000 trade visitors expected from 30 countries and territories, the exhibition offers businesses opportunities to showcase their capabilities, promote their brands and connect with customer networks in Vietnam and internationally.

📅 Date: 17–19 March 2027

📌 Venue: Can Tho City Centre for Science and Technology Application

🗺️ Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6exiWnDbvnVRSN9i9

Alongside Product Displays And Showcases, VietShrimp & Aquaculture Vietnam 2027 will offer programmes designed to help businesses maximise business networking opportunities and develop customer relationships. The Business Matching Programme facilitates direct engagement and discussions between businesses and potential partners with relevant cooperation interests. Meanwhile, the LeadGrab application helps exhibitors collect visitor information, build a database of potential customers and support post-exhibition follow-up activities.

In addition, Technical Seminars provide opportunities for businesses to present practical applications, introduce technologies and share their experience in implementing solutions with trade visitors. These sessions enable businesses to demonstrate the practical value of their offerings, reach relevant target audiences and generate further opportunities for commercial cooperation.

Through these activities, VietShrimp & Aquaculture Vietnam 2027 supports businesses in expanding their partner networks, developing customer relationships and pursuing new business opportunities in the aquaculture market.

Seize the opportunities arising from digital transformation and the evolving needs of the aquaculture industry. Book your stand at VietShrimp & Aquaculture Vietnam 2027 today!