Mr Tran Chau, vice chairman of the provincial people's committee said all told, eight wild-caught tuna were sold for an average price of US$11.07 per kilo at the sprawling fish market in the Japanese port city.
The fish's tender pink and red meat is prized for sushi and sashimi.
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Overall the price is comparable to the better slices of fatty Bluefin – called ‘o-toro’ in Japan – that often sells for US$24 per piece at upmarket Tokyo sushi bars. Japanese consume the largest portion of tuna caught worldwide.
Mr Chau attributed the higher price to the improvement in fishing technology in the region that was provided via support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which equipped fishing vessels with modern tackle and other fishing gear.
