01 January 2025 1135 View
According to Bac Lieu Province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, fisheries have been identified as the province's key economic sector, accounting for 60% of agricultural output and nearly 28% of the province's economy. Shrimp farming occupies over 97% of the aquaculture area. In 2023, Bac Lieu produced 21.8% of the country’s total farmed shrimp, with shrimp exports reaching $973 million, a 17% increase compared to 2022, contributing over 28% of the national shrimp