Nearly 500 Da Nang Fishing Vessels Sign Pledge Against IUU Fishing
08:20 | 04/02/2026
Nearly 500 vessel owners and captains in Da Nang have signed a pledge not to engage in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, affirming their determination to work with border guard forces to strictly comply with fisheries regulations and protect maritime sovereignty.
Significant Progress in Changing Fishermen’s Perceptions of IUU
18:27 | 17/12/2025
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.
Joint Efforts Launched to Raise Awareness of IUU Fishing Prevention in Quang Tri
10:13 | 17/12/2025
In Quang Tri Province, Flotilla 202 under the Command of Coast Guard Region 2 has coordinated with Trieu Van Border Guard Station of the Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard Command and the People’s Committee of Nam Cua Viet Commune to organize an awareness-raising session for local fishermen on regulations governing fishing activities and measures to prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Stepping Up Practical Measures To Lift IUU “Yellow Card” through Fisheries Digitalization
10:44 | 16/12/2025
In strict implementation of the Government’s directives on accelerating the digitalization of fisheries data, Can Tho City is stepping up the application of digital technologies in the management and monitoring of fishing vessel operations within its jurisdiction. Through the synchronized rollout of these solutions, Can Tho has demonstrated its determination to steer fisheries exploitation toward a sustainable and modern pathway, in line with international standards.
Project Tackles Economic Barriers To Education of Fishermen’s Children
12:46 | 19/04/2024
166 disadvantaged children from fishermen families in coastal areas will be supported through a project titlled "Casting the Net of Dreams".
Efforts Redoubled towards Removal of EC's “Yellow Card” on IUU Fishing
13:49 | 02/10/2023
Experts have called the yellow card a significant risk for Vietnam’s seafood industry.
Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province: Elderly Fishermen Still Flock to Sea
07:21 | 02/08/2023
Elderly fishermen are still heading for the open sea — out of choice and necessity, in a small commune of the central province of Quang Nam. The increased average age of fishermen indicates that older fishermen are continuing to fish beyond their expected retirement age, and younger fishermen are not replacing them.
Binh Dinh Strongly Opposes IUU Fishing
15:14 | 25/07/2023
Since 2018, Binh Dinh province has issued many documents directing and implementing drastic measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Fishermen Aided by Naval Ship after Accidents at Sea
22:42 | 08/03/2023
Two fishermen from Ba Ria-Vung Tau province were crushed by anchor lines and nets while fishing at sea. Both were promptly aided by Naval Region 2 ship.
Worshiping the Whale: Unique Cultural Beliefs of Quang Binh's Coastal Villages
16:14 | 01/03/2022
As spring comes, many localities in the coastal area of Quang Binh hold fish festivals, a unique cultural activity with spiritual roots to strengthen solidarity among the fishing community and boost fishermen's confidence before entering the new fishing season.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 13): Vietnam Travel Firms Sell Outbound Tours as Border Restrictions Ease
08:24 | 13/02/2022
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 13): Vietnam records 27,302 new local Covid cases; Cold spell to cause temperatures to drop as the north faces frosty conditions; Vietnam travel firms sell outbound tours as border restrictions ease; Vietnam’s largest blood donation festival opens in Hanoi.
Quang Ngai fisherman awarded certificate of merit for saving 4 Filipinos adrift at sea
11:12 | 03/03/2021
The People's Committee of Quang Ngai province presented a certificate of merit to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nhac, captain and owner of the fishing boat QNg 97217, in Tan Thanh village, Nghia An commune, Quang Ngai city for rescuing four Filipinos adrift at sea.
First joyful voyages as new year coming
10:16 | 03/03/2021
Right in the first days of the new year of Ox, along with the joy of Tet, the fishermen in the Central region are eager to get materials to "open the sea" in the new year with the wish of a better business year so that their family can gain wealth thanks to the sea.
Ships going aground at sea
09:24 | 03/10/2020
Quang Ngai's seafarers face trouble when they have been continuously bullied by foreign ships on the Hoang Sa's waters of our country. Many people fell into bankruptcy when going home because the ship had only a empty wooden shell.
Great battle against ocean's monsters
09:11 | 29/09/2020
The sea hunters have, not a few times, been terrified by "monsters", which are the big fish. Many fishermen even had to pay by their own lives.
Meals on the waves of homeless lives
09:06 | 29/09/2020
"The daily activities including eating and sleeping of 9 seafarers facing a lot of obstacles to survive together on about 4m2 cabin"
Embassy calls on Indonesia to ensure living conditions for detained Vietnamese fishermen
06:45 | 24/09/2020
The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia has called on a detention centre of the immigration office in Pontianak city to provide good living conditions for detained Vietnamese fishermen.
Malaysia requested to treat detained Vietnamese fishermen humanely
07:02 | 21/08/2020
Vietnam has asked Malaysia to treat detained Vietnamese fishermen humanely and handle issues relating to Vietnamese fishermen and fishing vessels in line with international law, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on August 20.
Philippines shipping company compensates for Vietnamese fishing boat collision
14:09 | 11/05/2020
The owner of a Philippines ship has paid a 45,000 USD compensation to a Vietnamese fisherman for ramming and sinking his boat on May 1.
Filipino daughter thanks Vietnamese fishermen for saving dad who lost at sea for 17 days
11:49 | 11/05/2020
“To all Vietnamese that helped and saved our father, you are all a hero,” said daughter of the Filipino man who was rescued by Vietnamese fishermen after 17 days adrift.
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