On July 15, Nha Trang University hosted the Executive Council Meeting of the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), kicking off a series of side events ahead of the 8th International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia (CAA8). The meeting was attended by 14 members of the AFS Executive Council and delegates from various countries across the region.
The Executive Council of the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) meets at Nha Trang University to discuss the Society's strategic operational directions and professional collaborations.
During the meeting, the AFS Executive Council reviewed reports from the President and the Secretariat; assessing the financial status, publications, membership growth, conference organization, training initiatives, as well as the activities of affiliated networks and branches. Delegates also provided progress updates on organizing the CAA8 international symposium and discussed preparations for the Society's major upcoming scientific events.
The selection of Nha Trang University to host the meeting demonstrates the university's growing prestige and prominent role in education, scientific research, and international cooperation in the fisheries sector. This occasion also offers an opportunity for the university to increase its participation in the professional activities of the Asian Fisheries Society, expanding partnerships with experts, universities, research institutes, and professional organizations across the region.
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Delegates of the AFS Executive Council and invited guests pose for a commemorative photo.
The meeting is one of the key activities within the framework of CAA8, taking place at Nha Trang University from July 15 to 18, 2026. In addition to the scientific program, the series of events features international networking activities, partnership signings, academic exchanges, and technology transfers, thereby contributing to the promotion of green, smart, and sustainable cage aquaculture development in Asia.
