Vietnam eyes bigger share in Australia’s shrimp market. The seafood industry is also hoping for a rebound after exports plunged last year.
Historic drought ravages Vietnam's shrimp farms. The worst drought and saltwater intrusion in almost a century have cost the Southeast Asian country about VND 6.4 trillion ($287 million) in the first four months of this year, according to Vietnam's General Statistics Office, and the historic natural disaster has shown no signs of abating.
With millions of people globally working in slave-like conditions to produce the goods found in our supermarkets and local shops, anti-slavery campaigners admit it may seem near impossible to ensure the items we buy are ethical.