Despite having achieved a record export sales figure in February, Vietnam's tuna industry faces significant regulatory challenges from its key import markets such as the EU and the US, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Vietnam raked in US$648 million from tuna exports during the opening eight months of the year, representing a rise of 19% year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tuna is enjoying several advantages in the UK market thanks to tariff incentives from the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tuna exports to the European Union made significant breakthroughs during the opening five months of the year, with canned tuna products witnessing a sharp increase of 71% year on year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Tuna export turnover passed the US$1 billion mark for the first time ever on December 21, with the figure for the entire year expected to reach US$1.03 billion.