Vietnam needs to turn marine data, knowledge and technology into stronger governance capacity, shifting from reactive management to forecasting and from experience-based management to data-driven governance, experts have said.

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang is stepping up efforts to better manage “three-no” fishing vessels and those at high risk of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, contributing to the country's efforts to have the European Commission's “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood exports lifted.

Implementing Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW, dated July 28, 2026, of the Party Central Committee on building and developing Vietnam into a strong maritime-based nation and promoting high-tech marine aquaculture, Vietnam has a major opportunity to unlock the potential of the sea, generate prosperity from marine resources and enhance its competitiveness regionally and globally.

More than 370 Russian tourists on September 27 arrived at Phu Quoc island in southern An Giang province on the island's first-ever direct flight from Russia, officially kicking off Phu Quoc's 2026-2027 winter tourism season.

In some coastal villages in central Vietnam, tourism is being built not around large resorts or major infrastructure, but around what communities already have: fish markets, fishing, local food, cultural traditions and interaction between residents and visitors.

For large conference and event groups, the destination experience does not end when the final session wraps up. Checking out, consolidating luggage and transporting hundreds of delegates to the airport at the same time can be a major test of an organiser’s capabilities.

A high-quality workforce in maritime services and shipbuilding is a crucial factor for the northern port city of Hai Phong to successfully implement the Politburo's Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW dated July 28, 2026, on building and developing Vietnam into a strong maritime nation.

From a major road corridor to an integrated transport axis combining roads, light rail and connections to air and sea gateways, Phu Quoc is accelerating the development of multimodal infrastructure as it prepares to host APEC 2027, while laying the groundwork for longer-term growth.

Entering its third season, Symphony of the Sea at Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, is receiving a major all-round upgrade, featuring a 200-metre-long stage, a fleet of 14 Jet Skis and three times more fireworks than the previous season. Most notably, the spectacular “feast of light” over the sea will be created by the champions of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 and 2026.

A team from the Ministry of National Defence’s Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing has checked on measures to prevent IUU fishing in Ho Chi Minh City.

An inter-agency inspection team of the Ministry of National Defence on September 4 inspected efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Lam Dong province as part of a month-long campaign to implement recommendations from the European Commission (EC).

A leading American media outlet has mapped out the ultimate 10-stop “backbone” for an unforgettable cross-country itinerary across Vietnam in 2026. Spanning an exhilarating route of over 1,650 kilometres, globetrotters can effortlessly switch scenes from buzzing cityscapes to world natural wonders, and from mist-shrouded peaks to ancient heritage sites – all before wrapping up in the turquoise paradise of Phu Quoc.

The central province of Lam Dong has launched a peak campaign against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with enforcement efforts to continue through mid-September.

Alongside efforts to build a modern and sustainable fisheries sector, the central city of Da Nang is stepping up measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, combining enforcement with patrols, maritime sovereignty protection, anti-smuggling operations and search and rescue.

The south central province of Khanh Hoa has identified the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as a long-term task, aimed not only at having the European Commission (EC) lift its “yellow card” warning but also at building a modern, responsible and sustainable fisheries sector, said Nguyen Trong Chanh, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment.

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.