Vietnam’s Lobster Industry Struggles to Rebound After Devastating Floods

VIET NAM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

Slow recovery, funding shortages, and policy hurdles keep supply tight despite rising prices HANOI — Vietnam’s key lobster-producing regions are facing a prolonged recovery after the devastating November 2025 typhoon and floods, with production still far below normal levels and market prices continuing to climb. In central coastal areas such as Ku Meng Tan and Xuan Taiwan, aquaculture activity remains subdued months after the disaster. What is typically the peak lobster farming season has instead been marked by rows of damaged cages left unrepaired and idle under the sun. Many farmers have only cautiously resumed operations, stocking small quantities rather than returning to full-scale production. Photo: courtesy Thuysan Vietnam Funding Crisis Slows Recovery The primary obstacle is a severe lack of capital. Larger-scale farmers, who previously stock... FULL STORY