VASEP’s Policy Advocacy: Driving Vietnam’s Seafood Export Success

VASEP’s policy advocacy plays a crucial role in shaping a favorable business environment for Vietnamese seafood exporters. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) continuously strives to connect businesses with government agencies, contributing to the development of fair and transparent international trade policies.

VASEP and its Role in Policy Advocacy

VASEP serves as a vital bridge between seafood businesses and the Vietnamese government. The association consistently works to reflect the challenges and obstacles faced by businesses, while proposing solutions to improve the business environment and promote seafood exports. VASEP’s policy advocacy activities focus on reducing trade barriers, expanding markets, and enhancing the competitiveness of the Vietnamese seafood industry. This enables businesses to access market information, stay updated on new regulations, and effectively capitalize on business opportunities.

VASEP Policy Advocacy: Business Conference

Benefits of VASEP’s Policy Advocacy for Businesses

VASEP’s policy advocacy efforts bring numerous practical benefits to seafood exporting businesses. Specifically:

• Reducing Trade Barriers: VASEP actively collaborates with domestic and international authorities to address issues related to tariffs, quarantine, and quality standards, helping businesses reduce costs and enhance competitiveness.
• Expanding Markets: VASEP supports businesses in exploring and penetrating new markets by organizing international fairs and exhibitions, facilitating trade connections, and providing market information.
• Enhancing Competitiveness: VASEP conducts training courses, specialized workshops, and experience-sharing sessions, empowering businesses to improve management and production capabilities to meet international market requirements.
• Protecting Business Interests: VASEP represents the voice of the seafood business community, safeguarding their legitimate interests amidst market and policy fluctuations.

VASEP’s Policy Advocacy and Truck Transportation

The transportation sector, particularly trucking, plays a vital role in transporting seafood from production sites to export ports. VASEP is also committed to advocating for policies related to transportation, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the seafood supply chain. This directly relates to various truck types commonly used in seafood transportation, including box trucks, light trucks, vans, and trucks with capacities of 1 ton, 2 tons, 3.5 tons, and 8 tons. VASEP proposes policies to support transportation businesses, such as reducing toll fees and simplifying administrative procedures, contributing to lower logistics costs and strengthening the competitiveness of the seafood export industry.

Mr. Nguyen Van A, a logistics expert at VASEP, stated: “Advocating for policies related to transportation is a crucial part of VASEP’s development strategy. We strive to create favorable conditions for transportation businesses, thereby contributing to improving the efficiency of seafood exports.”

Ms. Tran Thi B, Director of XYZ Seafood Export Company, shared: “Thanks to VASEP’s support, we have accessed new markets and enhanced our competitiveness. The transportation support policies have also significantly reduced our logistics costs.”

VASEP Policy Advocacy: Seafood Transportation

Conclusion

VASEP’s policy advocacy is a critical factor in the sustainable development of Vietnam’s seafood export industry. The association will continue its efforts to connect businesses with the government, fostering a favorable business environment and enhancing the competitiveness of the seafood industry.

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