Chairman of the Dong Thap provincial People's Committee Pham Thanh Ngai has directed departments, agencies and local authorities to implement coordinated measures and step up efforts to address shortcomings in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with the aim of delivering tangible improvements in the coming months.

The southernmost province of Ca Mau has launched a peak campaign against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, mobilising the entire political system to implement eight groups of tasks and solutions aimed at addressing long-standing shortcomings and contributing to the removal of the European Commission’s (EC) "yellow card" warning on Vietnamese seafood exports.

Recently named by Expedia among the "10 Best Islands to Visit in 2026" for offering premium holidays at reasonable prices, Phu Quoc is far from being just a dry season destination. Even during the rainy months, Pearl Island offers enough experiences to fill every hour of the day, with short tropical showers rarely disrupting the journey.

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the digitalisation of its fisheries sector by training fishing vessel owners and captains to use electronic logbooks on smartphones, a move expected to strengthen seafood traceability and support Vietnam's efforts to have the European Commission's warning on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted.

Phu Quoc has secured a spot in Expedia's Island Hot List 2026, ranking among the world's top 10 island destinations for the year, according to the global online travel platform.

The Dat Mui Border Guard Station in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has coordinated with local authorities and forest rangers to release a 120kg green sea turtle back into the sea.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has requesting the development of Vietnam's maritime industry into a strategic industrial foundation serving the country's goal of becoming a strong coastal nation, saying the sector must underpin the marine economy, safeguard national defence and security, and strengthen strategic autonomy.

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Xuan Sang signed a dispatch on July 11 evening ordering tougher safety measures for inland waterway and maritime passenger transport, with a specific focus on ferry and tourist routes serving Ly Son, Con Dao, Phu Quoc, Cat Ba and Ha Long Bay, following the fatal boat accident in the Phu Quoc Special Zone the same day.

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is strengthening the management of its fishing fleet, monitoring of fishing activities at sea, and enforcement of regulations against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of nationwide efforts to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning on Vietnam’s seafood exports lifted.

The southernmost province of Ca Mau is stepping up efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by strengthening fishing vessel management, improving seafood traceability and restoring marine resources, as part of Vietnam's nationwide drive to have the European Commission (EC)'s "yellow card" warning lifted and promote sustainable fisheries.

Leading US business magazine Fortune has noted that Vietnam is entering a phase of tourism infrastructure investment at a pace rarely seen in the region. Citing a senior Hilton executive, Fortune described this as something “not seen in any other country, even in the Middle East.” Amid this investment wave, Phu Quoc is emerging as a representative destination, with a series of infrastructure, hospitality and international cooperation projects being developed in preparation for APEC 2027 and the years beyond.

Eight years after the adoption of Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW, offshore wind is emerging as a key driver of Vietnam's green marine economy and modern maritime industries, though unlocking its full potential will require decisive reforms to address regulatory, infrastructure and investment bottlenecks.

Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out an electronic fishing logbook system as part of a broader effort to strengthen oversight of its fishing fleet, accelerate digital transformation and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Vietnam’s Con Dao has topped a list of the world’s 30 hidden islands around the world for off-the-grid adventure and seclusion compiled by travel magazine Travel + Leisure, earning recognition as a destination that remains largely untouched by mass tourism.

Rather than simply praising its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, or luxury resorts, the Republic of Korea's edition of National Geographic gave Phu Quoc a special description: a “mythical world” in the middle of the ocean.

Construction is accelerating on a strategic transport project linking Hon Khoai Island with the mainland in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, with contractors ramping up manpower and equipment deployment to maintain progress despite adverse weather conditions during the rainy season.

The southernmost province of Ca Mau has taken stricter measures to monitor fishing vessel movements and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of efforts to secure the removal of the European Commission’s (EC) yellow card warning against Vietnamese seafood exports.

Alongside maritime law enforcement forces, more than 100 fisheries associations and fishermen’s self-management groups in Da Nang city have become key players in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, contributing to Vietnam’s efforts to secure the removal of the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning.

As efforts to review Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW on the sustainable development of the marine economy are underway, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has underlined the need to define the “shape of a strong maritime nation in the 21st century,” which points to a strategic shift from exploiting the sea to developing it more intelligently, more sustainably, and greener, so that it truly becomes a space for livelihood, sovereignty, and national development.

Sun Group officially makes its first appearance from June 4-7 at Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) 2026, one of the largest international travel fairs in the Republic of Korea (RoK).