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Prime Minister Calls for Faster, Stronger Action in the Fight Against IUU Fishing
On the evening of December 16, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 26th meeting of the National Steering Committee for the Prevention of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. The meeting was connected online to coastal provinces and cities nationwide. Attending the meeting were Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Head of the Steering Committee; Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang; and leaders of central ministries, sectors, and local authorities.
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Review and Inspection of IUU Fishing Prevention Efforts in HCMC
A working delegation of the Government Inspectorate, led by Standing Deputy Inspector General Nguyen Quoc Doan, conducted inspections and on-site surveys of efforts to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Long Hai commune, Ho Chi Minh City on December 16.
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Significant Progress in Changing Fishermen’s Perceptions of IUU
From direct communication on vessel decks to fishermen proactively maintaining vessel monitoring system equipment before each fishing trip, awareness and actions in preventing and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing at many fishing ports have shown clear improvements.
Thanh Hoa Advances Comprehensive Measures for Sustainable Fisheries
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According to the plan, at the end of this year, an inspection team from the European Commission (EC) will visit Viet Nam to review the implementation of requirements on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. As a locality with a developed fisheries sector and heavily affected by IUU regulations, Thanh Hoa has recently deployed a wide range of comprehensive measures to build a sustainable fisheries industry, proactively joining the entire country in preparing to welcome the EC inspection team, aiming toward the goal of removing the fisheries “yellow card.”
December 03, 2025 | 10:40
Joint Measures by Fishermen and Border Guards to Combat IUU Fishing
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Vietnamese fishermen and border guards are implementing synchronous measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Through stricter controls, improved awareness, and tougher penalties, the country aims to modernize its fisheries and secure the removal of the European Commission's "yellow card".
December 02, 2025 | 10:16
Nghe An Strengthens Control and Strictly Handles IUU Violations
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Over the past two years, Nghe An Province has taken strong and comprehensive measures to meet the requirements for combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, contributing to the nationwide effort to have the European Commission (EC) lift its “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood.
November 30, 2025 | 12:15
Khanh Hoa Enhances Communication and Inspection to Prevent IUU Fishing Violations
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Thanh Hai Border Guard Station under the Khanh Hoa Border Guard Command, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Vinh Hai Commune (Khanh Hoa Province), held a conference on November 25 to raise awareness about preventing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for more than 80 fishermen and vessel owners from local fishing groups and teams.
November 28, 2025 | 08:52
Prime Minister Orders Decisive Action on IUU Violations, Readiness for EC Inspection
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At the 23rd online meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing held on November 25 in Ho Chi Minh City, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested that heads of ministries, sectors and localities bear direct responsibility if violations recur. He also instructed the completion of data and documentation in preparation for the fifth inspection mission of the European Commission (EC).
November 27, 2025 | 14:04
Quang Tri Tightens Control of Vessels to Combat IUU Fishing
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With more than 191 km of coastline and over 8,000 fishing vessels, Quang Tri is one of the localities with strong marine exploitation activities in the central region. After administrative unit consolidation, the province has been intensifying decisive measures to thoroughly prevent violations related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, making an important contribution to the roadmap of lifting the European Commission’s “yellow card.”
November 24, 2025 | 21:48
Coast Guard Region 4 Combats IUU Fishing, Raising Fishermen’s Awareness
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Naval Squadron 42 under the Command of Coast Guard Region 4 held its 2025 annual review conference on the morning of November 22. A highlight of the year was the work of inspection and communication on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing for thousands of vessels and fishermen, contributing to the nation’s overall effort to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” lifted.
November 24, 2025 | 21:47
Quang Ngai: Fining 22 Fishing Vessels for Violating IUU Regulations
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On November 20, Sa Huynh Border Guard Station continued to deliver administrative penalty decisions of the Quang Ngai Provincial Border Guard Command to captains of 22 fishing boats in Sa Huynh ward for violating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations.
November 22, 2025 | 16:12
EU Recognizes Vietnam’s Progress in Combating IUU Fishing
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At a press briefing marking the 35th anniversary of Vietnam-European Union (EU) relations on November 18, EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier assessed that Vietnam has “comprehensively overhauled” its legal framework to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and has achieved substantive progress. However, lifting the yellow card will still require additional time to ensure effective implementation on the ground.
November 20, 2025 | 15:17
Accelerating Completion of National Fisheries Database System Before December 31, 2025
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On November 18, at the 22nd meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Head of the Steering Committee, emphasized the central role of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in fisheries management. He requested that agencies focus on addressing delays and completing a synchronized national fisheries data system that meets monitoring and traceability requirements.
November 20, 2025 | 09:14
Viet Nam Coast Guard Implements Comprehensive Measures Against IUU fishing
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The Viet Nam Coast Guard held a conference to review one month of implementing the high-intensity campaign aimed at strongly and decisively preventing and ending violations of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by fishing vessels on the afternoon of Novemver 17. Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Viet Nam People's Army and Head of the Ministry of National Defense’s Steering Committee on combating IUU fishing, attended and directed the conference.
November 19, 2025 | 07:12
Coast Guard Boosts Communication on IUU Fishing Prevention
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From November 13 to 17, Border Guard Squadron 18, in coordination with the Command of Coast Guard Region 3, organized communication activities on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing for 81 fishing vessels and 769 fishermen in the sea area from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho City.
November 19, 2025 | 07:07
Dak Lak Implements Drastic Measures to Combat IUU Fishing
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Implementing the Prime Minister’s directive on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Dak Lak Province has directed agencies to concentrate on decisively and synchronously carrying out urgent tasks to join the nation in working toward the goal of removing the European Commission’s “yellow card.”
November 18, 2025 | 10:10
Mock Trial on IUU Violations Sends Strong Warning to Fishermen
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A mock trial built from real-life situations, simulating the prosecution and adjudication of acts involving organizing illegal exit for others and disabling vessel monitoring systems, has delivered a vivid legal lesson to the fishing communities in Vung Tau Ward and Long Hai Commune (Ho Chi Minh City).
November 16, 2025 | 16:54
QR Code Application Supports Fishermen in Combating IUU Fishing
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Naval Squadron 42 (under Coast Guard Region 4 Command) has implemented a QR code for the “IUU Electronic Handbook” at fishing ports, boat docks, and on fishing vessels, helping fishermen easily look up legal regulations and improve compliance awareness while operating at sea.
November 16, 2025 | 15:19
Ho Chi Minh City Steps Up Enforcement Against IUU Violations
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To enhance the effectiveness of efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have initiated criminal proceedings for facilitating illegal exit from the country, a decisive move in the city’s crackdown on IUU violations.
November 15, 2025 | 14:01
Research on Using Military Aircraft in Controlling IUU Fishing
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This was the request of Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Head of the Ministry of National Defense Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, when he chaired the 46th weekly meeting of the Ministry of National Defense Steering Committee on IUU.
November 15, 2025 | 13:52
Fisheries Resources Surveillance Team No. 3 Propagates Against IUU Fishing
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Fisheries Resources Surveillance Team No. 3 organized an information session on preventing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for nearly 20 fishing vessel owners at An Hoa fishing port (Dong Xuan Hamlet, Nui Thanh Commune, Da Nang) on the afternoon of November 10.
November 15, 2025 | 13:50
Ca Mau Organizes Mock Trials to Anti-IUU Fishing Awareness
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Many concerns of the fishermen in Khanh Lam commune, Hiep Thanh ward and Vinh Hau commune, Ca Mau province related to anti-IUU fishing were answered and clarified by representatives of the authorities.
November 11, 2025 | 11:24
International Cooperation Promotes Sustainable Fisheries in Vietnam
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Vietnam is proactively cooperating with international organizations and countries around the world to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and to develop a sustainable fisheries sector. These efforts aim to protect aquatic resources, enhance management capacity, improve supply chain transparency, and strengthen the global competitiveness of Vietnam’s seafood industry.
November 11, 2025 | 11:23
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