Vietnamese businesses to attend Boston`s int`l seafood show

Washington (VNA) - Twenty-six Vietnamese businesses will take part in the
International Boston Seafood Show in the US from March 15-17.

As well as showcasing their products, Vietnam 's seafood producers also hope to
seek additional partners from around the world, particularly the US .

Vietnam is among the world's top ten seafood exporters, with revenues of 4.5
billion USD in 2008. The country's major markets include the US , EU, Japan ,
and the Republic of Korea , accounting for 50 percent of total export
turnover.

From 2009-2010, Vietnam will continue exporting to these markets, as well as
seeking out new partners in trade.

According to the US Department of Commerce, in 2008, Vietnam 's seafood exports to
the US were valued at over 761 million USD, ranking fourth among Vietnam 's
export staples to the country, after garments, wood products and footwear.

The International Boston Seafood Show is one of the largest and most prestigious
fairs in the world. Last year, the exhibition attracted 870 seaffod producers and
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