Vietnam's seafood exports reached $5.3 billion in the first half of August, and it is predicted to rise to $5.8 billion by the end of the month, a significant increase compared to the same period last year. Pangasius exports peaked in March and have since stabilized or decreased, while shrimp exports are expected to enter their peak season in the coming months. The 2023 Vietnam Vietfish Exhibition, which attracted over 220 companies from 14 countries and regions, including importers and overseas partners, concluded on August 25, and traders anticipate a more positive outlook following the event.