The central city of Da Nang has fully implemented all recommendations set out by the European Commission (EC) in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, marking a significant step forward in Vietnam’s efforts to have the EC's “yellow card” warning lifted.

The Government Office on March 31 issued a notice conveying the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at the 33rd meeting of the Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, underscoring the need for urgent and comprehensive measures to address shortcomings identified by the European Commission (EC).

The central city of Da Nang has completed key shared infrastructure for Lien Chieu Port and launched a project to construct its major container terminal, which is expected to help position the city as a regional logistics hub and become an attractive destination on the global maritime map.

Thanh Hoa, a north-central province with a bustling fishing fleet and a network of ports and anchorages that welcome thousands of vessels from near and far, is ramping up efforts to modernise its fisheries industry.

Vietnam has cooperated with the European Union (EU) in addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on a constructive spirit of “listening with sincerity, sharing from the heart, and demonstrating commitment through concrete actions,” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on March 19.

Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap will continue implementing coordinated measures to improve the effectiveness of the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, contributing to national efforts to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning lifted.

Beyond intensifying enforcement to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted, Vietnam is undertaking a broad restructuring of its fisheries sector, focusing on moving away from intensive harvest toward sustainable value creation rooted in marine resource conservation.

As one of Vietnam’s key fishing hubs with a large offshore fleet and extensive fishing grounds, the southernmost province of Ca Mau is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, joining nationwide efforts to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” lifted and promote a transparent, responsible and sustainable fisheries sector.

Prestigious fashion magazine Vogue has officially listed Con Dao Island, part of the great Ho Chi Minh City metropolitan area, among the world’s most ideal honeymoon destinations for 2026, underscoring the strong potential of the island district in capturing the high-end resort market.

Vietnam, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan and mainland China are emerging as the most favoured destinations for Hong Kong (China) residents during this ongoing Lunar New Year holiday.

In the central city of Da Nang, small fishing boats working in nearshore waters make up about 57% of the local fleet, putting significant strain on coastal resources and biodiversity, necessitating timely policies to support job transitions, remove non-compliant vessels, and encourage deep-sea fishing.

A forum on Vietnam-Netherlands cooperation to address saltwater intrusion in crop production in the Mekong Delta was held in the local Can Tho city on January 21. The event was co-organised by the Embassy of the Netherlands and Can Tho University.

As Vietnam intensifies nationwide efforts to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and secure the removal of the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on its seafood exports, fishing ports in the southern province of Vinh Long have stepped up management and oversight of fishing activities.

Since the 28th meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has completed and submitted a report on IUU fishing prevention to the European Commission (EC).

The southern province of Dak Lak is ramping up communication efforts targeting fishermen as part of its broader fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Vietnam’s journey to have the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” warning against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has also been a process of qualitative transformation for the entire fisheries sector.

Ho Chi Minh City has reported substantial progress in its fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, following the rollout of a series of comprehensive and stringent measures.

The southern province of Dong Thap, which has more than 1,500 fishing vessels with 60% being capable of offshore operations, has made significant progress in implementing measures against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 20th session of the National Steering Committee on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing in Hanoi on November 4.

The southern province of An Giang has rolled out a series of coordinated measures to strictly manage and control around 880 fishing vessels that have yet to met licensing conditions, in an effort to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.