Lam Dong Forms Interagency Task Force to Combat IUU Fishing
10:46 | 23/04/2026
The task force will operate on a part-time basis, dissolve itself upon completing its duties, and use the seals of its respective agencies to issue official documents.
Quang Tri Strengthens Joint Patrols to Prevent IUU fishing
10:14 | 09/04/2026
To strictly control fishing activities, prevent IUU violations, and contribute to the sustainable and internationally integrated development of the fisheries sector, Quang Tri has stepped up communication, inspection, and monitoring efforts to raise awareness and compliance among fishermen.
Localities Accelerate EC Recommendations to Remove IUU “Yellow Card”
10:41 | 07/04/2026
An Giang, Lam Dong and Da Nang are implementing synchronized measures in line with recommendations of the European Commission (EC), from tightening fishing vessel management and traceability to handling violations, aiming to soon remove the IUU “yellow card” and develop sustainable fisheries.
Lam Dong Steps Up IUU Fight, Aims for Sustainable Fisheries
15:23 | 01/04/2026
With a range of synchronized and decisive measures, Lam Dong province is focusing on implementing efforts to prevent and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Ha Tinh Tightens Fight Against Illegal Fishing, Aims to Lift IUU Yellow Card
14:40 | 01/04/2026
The Chairman of the Ha Tinh Provincial People’s Committee has issued an official telegram to continue focusing on tasks to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the province, in order to strictly implement Official Dispatch No. 03/CD-TTg dated January 13, 2026 of the Prime Minister and related directives from central and provincial authorities.
HCMC Steps Up Efforts to Remove IUU “Yellow Card”
10:31 | 11/03/2026
Ho Chi Minh City has implemented a range of decisive measures to strengthen the management of fishing activities, tighten discipline in fishing vessel oversight, and raise fishermen’s awareness of legal compliance.
Thanh Hoa Reports No Fishing Vessels Losing VMS Connection
09:27 | 26/02/2026
From January 27, 2026 to February 23, 2026, Thanh Hoa province recorded no fishing vessels losing VMS connection for more than six hours, losing connection for over 10 days, or crossing permitted maritime boundaries.
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 26): Russia Backs Stronger Strategic Ties With Vietnam Following Party Congress
07:00 | 26/02/2026
Vietnam News Today (Feb. 26): Vietnam’s foreign affairs in 2025: Seizing opportunities, overcoming challenges; Russia backs stronger strategic ties with Vietnam following Party Congress; Taiwanese high-tech group chooses Vietnam as Southeast Asia manufacturing hub; Vietnam enters decisive EU inspection phase to lift IUU “Yellow Card”.
Quang Ninh Steps Up IUU Crackdown Toward Sustainable Fisheries
10:09 | 10/02/2026
Strictly implementing directives from the central authorities and the province, efforts to prevent and combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in association with sustainable fisheries development in Quang Ninh have achieved many positive results in recent times, creating clear improvements in fisheries management.
Defense Ministry Delegation Inspects IUU Prevention in Quang Ngai
10:03 | 10/02/2026
A working delegation of the Ministry of National Defense Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, led by Colonel Bui Yen Tinh, Deputy Director of the Operations Department (General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army), conducted an on-site inspection of IUU prevention and control in Quang Ngai province on February 7.
Nghe An Rolls Out Urgent Measures to Combat IUU Fishing
18:01 | 01/01/2026
The People’s Committee of Nghe An Province has ordered the mobilization of the entire political system, strengthening management from fishing vessels and fishermen to fisheries data, with a firm stance on preventing any new violations of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The move aims to contribute to national efforts to lift the European Commission’s “yellow card.”
Fishermen Unite and Share Responsibility to Combat IUU Fishing
10:24 | 31/12/2025
In the area managed by Pho Quang Border Guard Station under the Quang Ngai Provincial Border Guard Command, there is a large number of fishing vessels and maritime laborers, accounting for more than 35% of the total working-age labor force of Tra Cau and Duc Pho wards, Quang Ngai province. To promote the effective role of fishermen in preventing and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Pho Quang Border Guard Station has accompanied and supported local people in building solidarity and close-knit community ties, thereby jointly raising responsibility and awareness of law compliance in fishing activities.
Prevention of IUU Fishing: Violation Resolution and Honest Reporting
22:24 | 24/12/2025
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Head of the Steering Committee, chaired the 27th meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing on December 23, stressing the need to resolve outstanding issues thoroughly and to report honestly, objectively, and substantively, with determination to have the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” lifted in association with the sustainable development of Vietnam’s fisheries sector.
Removal of IUU “Yellow Card”: Dong Thap Controls 100% of Fishing Vessels at Ports
09:10 | 22/12/2025
Dong Thap classifies fishing vessels that are ineligible for licensing and those with expired inspection certificates, while urgently reviewing, guiding, and carrying out inspections and issuing fishing licenses for eligible vessels.
Quang Ngai Steps Up Measures to Combat IUU Fishing
10:46 | 09/12/2025
Border guard forces in Quang Ngai are rolling out inspection, management, and supervision measures for fishing vessels that fail to meet operational requirements in many coastal communes, in an effort to prevent violations and contribute to the lifting of the IUU “yellow card”.
Thanh Hoa Advances Comprehensive Measures for Sustainable Fisheries
10:40 | 03/12/2025
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.”
Coast Guard Boosts Communication on IUU Fishing Prevention
07:07 | 19/11/2025
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.
Reconnaissance Unit No. 2 Promotes IUU Fishing Prevention Among Fishermen
11:01 | 08/11/2025
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.
Combating IUU Fishing: Many Localities Achieve 100% Installation Of Vessel Monitoring Devices
09:00 | 06/11/2025
As Vietnam works to have the European Commission's “yellow card” on its seafood sector lifted, many coastal localities have achieved notable progress in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Authorities are tightening fleet management, strengthening vessel monitoring, improving seafood traceability, and promoting sustainable marine resource protection.
Combating IUU Fishing Must Be Drastic, Synchronous, Comprehensive, Timely and Effective
23:44 | 19/04/2024
Vietnam has been working hard to carry out the European Commission (EC)’s recommendations about illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing prevention and control, towards the goal of having the EC's “yellow card” warning lifted.
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