Hanoi: Vietnam shipped 774.3 million USD worth of aquatic products abroad in January, a year-on-year increase of 3.3%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). This growth is noteworthy given that it coincided with the Lunar New Year holiday.

According to Vietnam News Agency, shrimp continued to lead the sector, generating 300 million USD in revenue and accounting for 39% of the total export.