Kiên Giang keen to become sea-based economic powerhouse by 2025

Boasting 200km of coastline and 143 islands, the Mekong Delta province of Kiên Giang is striving to branch out its maritime sector and become a sea-based economic powerhouse by 2025.

South-central region makes efforts to combat illegal fishing Local authorities of south-central provinces have taken strong and prompt actions to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in an effort to help local fishery sector remove the formal warning (yellow card) imposed by the European Commission and support farmers to recover from losses.

ASEAN maritime cooperation reaps fruit amidst COVID-19

Maritime cooperation within ASEAN and ASEAN-led mechanisms have reaped significant outcomes across spheres despite COVID-19, heard the 10th ASEAN Maritime Forum (AMF) that was held both in online and in-person formats earlier this week.

China's global fishing dominance

With anywhere from 200,000 to 800,000 boats, some as far afield as Argentina, China is unmatched in the size and reach of its fishing armada. This story takes a look at why and how the Chinese have grown their maritime armada to such size and reach, and the resulting repercussions affecting global food security, ocean health, political stability and the rule of international law.

Việt Nam asks Malaysia to treat fishermen humanely after sailor killed

Việt Nam on Thursday asked Malaysia to ensure humane treatment for the Vietnamese fishermen, following reports than one fisherman died at the hands of Malaysian law enforcement on August 16.

Seafood exports increase after EVFTA comes into effect The number of orders in the European market alone since the beginning of this month has increased by about 10 per cent compared to last month, specifically, for shrimp and squid.

Ministry leaders discuss action plan to implement EVFTA Vietnamese enterprises have been urged to renovate their business strategies if they want to benefit from the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), especially after the country opens the market for goods, services and investment to EU partners, forcing compel local businesses to compete directly with foreign peers at home.

Minister urges provinces to boost fight against IUU fishing Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyễn Xuân Cường has urged 28 coastal provinces to promote further actions against IUU fishing.

EVFTA and EVIPA hold strategic and economic significance to Việt Nam-EU relation

The European Parliament (EP) on Wednesday ratified the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Việt Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). Vietnam News Agency spoke to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn in Paris about the agreements.

Sea-based economy set to become Đà Nẵng’s growth engine Đà Nẵng City is aiming for the sea-based economy along with tourism and hi-tech industry to drive its growth over the next 25 years.