Seas and islands
Ca Mau Organizes Mock Trials to Anti-IUU Fishing Awareness
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.
Seas and islands
International Cooperation Promotes Sustainable Fisheries in Vietnam
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.
Seas and islands
Fisheries Surveillance Team No. 4 Strengthens Efforts to Prevent IUU Fishing
In recent times, in the sea areas assigned for management, the vessels of Fisheries Surveillance Team No. 4 have launched an intensive campaign to promote communication, inspection, and control of fishing activities, contributing to preventing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Reconnaissance Unit No. 2 Promotes IUU Fishing Prevention Among Fishermen
Seas and islands
Reconnaissance Unit No. 2 (Vietnam Coast Guard), in coordination with Phuoc Hai Border Guard Station (under the Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard Command), organized a communication event on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and called on fishermen to proactively take safety measures and anchor their vessels securely before Storm No. 13 made landfall. The event took place on November 6 in Phuoc Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City.
November 08, 2025 | 11:01
An Giang Border Guard Tightens Management of Fishing Vessels
Seas and islands
On November 6, a working delegation from the Ministry of National Defense, led by Major General Hoang Huu Chien, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Vietnam Border Guard, inspected the prevention of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing at the An Giang Provincial Border Guard Command.
November 07, 2025 | 16:00
Vietnam Ready to Cooperate and Share Experience with International Partners in Combating IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
On November 6, 2025, during the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang responded to several questions from reporters.
November 07, 2025 | 15:46
Ninh Binh Implements Comprehensive Measures to Control Fishing Vessels and Prevent IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
In accordance with the directives of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment during the peak month of combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Ninh Binh province has been accelerating the registration of fishing vessels, issuing fishing licenses, and strengthening the monitoring of vessel activities through the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to prevent violations and work toward ending illegal fishing.
November 07, 2025 | 15:32
Nghe An Urgently Launches Action Plan for Peak Month Against IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
Following the directives of the Secretariat, the Prime Minister, and Official Telegram No. 198/CĐ-TTg dated October 17, 2025, the Party Committee and the People’s Committee of Nghe An Province have urgently issued guiding documents and an action plan for the “Peak Month of Action Against IUU Fishing.” This marks the launch of a comprehensive and synchronized campaign from the provincial to grassroots levels.
November 07, 2025 | 15:23
Thanh Hoa Strives to Lift IUU “Yellow Card”
Seas and islands
On the morning of November 6, a working delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, led by Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien, held a meeting with the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee to discuss efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The Deputy Minister urged the province to strengthen the management of its fishing fleet and promptly complete documentation in preparation for the upcoming inspection by the European Commission (EC).
November 07, 2025 | 14:36
Lifting EC’s “Yellow Card”: Reviewing Fishing Fleets, Digitizing Data, and Handling Violations
Seas and islands
On November 4, at the 20th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh instructed ministries, sectors, and localities to simultaneously implement key tasks: review, license, and handle fishing vessels that fail to meet requirements; fully digitize fishery management data; and strictly investigate and penalize IUU violations both domestically and abroad. These efforts aim to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” lifted as soon as possible.
November 07, 2025 | 08:18
Ho Chi Minh City Records No IUU Fishing Vessel Violations
Seas and islands
On November 4, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City sent a report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment detailing the city’s implementation results in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
November 07, 2025 | 06:08
Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Mission Works with Thanh Hoa to Combat IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
On the morning of November 6, a working delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, led by Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien, who also serves as Deputy Head of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, had a working session with the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee on efforts to combat IUU fishing.
November 06, 2025 | 17:08
Unity For a Peaceful and Prosperous East Sea
Seas and islands
The 17th International Scientific Conference on the East Sea, themed "Unity in Uncertainties," co-organized by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and its partner institutions, opened in Da Nang on November 3. The event brought together nearly 50 leading domestic and international speakers and more than 300 delegates from almost 40 countries and territories to share perspectives, promote dialogue, and strengthen cooperation for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous East Sea.
November 06, 2025 | 09:08
Raising Legal Awareness to Combat IUU Fishing in HCMC
Seas and islands
Squadron 18 of the Border Guard Command, in coordination with Coast Guard Region 3 Command under the Vietnam Coast Guard, organized communication activities on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing for 60 fishing vessels and around 800 fishermen in the waters of Ho Chi Minh City from October 29 to 31.
November 06, 2025 | 08:59
Addressing IUU "Yellow Card": Ca Mau Intensifies Efforts to Tackle Violations
Seas and islands
In the combat against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Ca Mau province has been showing great determination to remove the "yellow card" from the European Commission (EC).
November 04, 2025 | 10:55
Digital Technology in Fishing Vessel Monitoring: The Key to Combating IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
From vessel monitoring systems (VMS) and electronic logbook software to the national fisheries database, digital technology is becoming an “extended arm” that helps Vietnam control fishing vessels, trace the origin of seafood, and prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The synchronized digitalization from the open sea to fishing ports reflects Vietnam’s strong determination to have the European Commission (EC) “yellow card” lifted, while paving the way toward a modern, transparent, and sustainable fisheries sector.
October 30, 2025 | 17:11
eCDT: Digital Key to Lifting IUU “Yellow Card”
Seas and islands
As Vietnam’s fisheries sector strives to address the European Commission’s (EC) recommendations regarding the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, technology has emerged as a key factor in this effort. From fishermen’s smartphones to the electronic catch documentation and traceability (eCDT) system at fishing ports, digital data is enhancing transparency across the entire supply chain, providing a sustainable solution for origin control and international market integration.
October 30, 2025 | 16:04
Enhancing Regional Coordination in Fisheries Management and Combating IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
At the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination between Vietnam and its neighboring countries in fisheries management and in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. He regarded this as a regional task aimed at promoting sustainable fisheries development and lifting the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on Vietnam’s seafood products at the earliest possible time.
October 29, 2025 | 10:13
Vietnam, Malaysia Cooperate to Combat Illegal Fishing Activities
Seas and islands
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien recently held a working session with the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of Malaysia in the administrative capital of Putrajaya, aiming to promote bilateral cooperation in agriculture and the sustainable development of the fisheries sector.
October 28, 2025 | 14:00
Comrade's House Presented to the Family of Soldier in Difficult Circumstances
Seas and islands
The Technical Assurance Center, Naval Region 2, in coordination with the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the “For Beloved Hoang Sa - Truong Sa” Club, together with local Party committees and authorities, organized a handover ceremony of a “Comrade's House” for a soldier in difficult circumstances on October 10 in Long Thoi Hamlet, Long Binh Commune, Dong Thap Province.
October 14, 2025 | 07:15
Connected by the Moon: Fathers on Duty, Children in Celebration
Seas and islands
The Command of Naval Region 2 recently organized a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration for the children of officers and soldiers from Brigade 171 and Battalion DK1.
October 07, 2025 | 15:00
“Moonlight of Sea” 2025: Meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival on Frontline Shores
Seas and islands
To bring Mid-Autumn joy to children whose parents are serving on the frontlines safeguarding the nation’s maritime sovereignty, Dantri Newspaper, in collaboration with the Navy Region 3 Command and with the support of the Vietnam Seas and Islands Association, organized the “Moonlight of the Sea” program 2025.
September 25, 2025 | 15:43
Vietnam Affirms Global Role And Responsibility Through WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Seas and islands
On the morning of September 15, 2025, at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Vietnam officially deposited its Instrument of Ratification of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement (Fish 1).
September 18, 2025 | 10:17
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