Putin's war brings Vietnam's pangasius exports to Russia to a grinding halt

Banking interference, shipping disruptions and 'exorbitant' prices have all but closed the important Russian market to Vietnam's seafood sector.

In 2021, Vietnam was the third largest exporter of whitefish to the Russian market. — In 2021, Vietnam was the third largest exporter of whitefish to the Russian market.Photo: VASEP

Rachel Mutter

Published 8 March 2022, 04:12Updated 8 March 2022, 14:24

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