VOV.VN - Vietnam and the European Union have pledged to sustain momentum in bilateral cooperation, effectively implement the signed agreements, and strengthen high-level exchanges and resolve challenges to elevate the partnership to new heights.

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has intensified efforts to clamp down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices as the country is working to address the European Commission’s yellow card warning.

Authorities in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa are stepping up inspection and supervision of fishing vessels entering and leaving local ports, to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The European Commission (EC) has delayed its fifth inspection of Vietnam's efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to the end of 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

The High Command of Coast Guard Region 4 and border guards in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has been taking drastic measures to curb illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, particularly violations relating to vessel monitoring systems (VMS).

Vietnam has intensified its crackdown on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, launching 39 criminal cases across the country as part of a broader effort to enhance fisheries management and promote sustainable development.

Despite having achieved a record export sales figure in February, Vietnam's tuna industry faces significant regulatory challenges from its key import markets such as the EU and the US, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and preparations for the upcoming inspection by the European Commission (EC) were discussed at a conference organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in the south-central coastal province of Phu Yen on February 27.

Kien Giang and Binh Thuan provinces are stepping up their fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing as the European Commission prepares for its fifth inspection.

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre will continue to strongly implement key tasks in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities, especially completing the registration of ‘three no’s’ fishing vessels, according to the provincial People’s Committee.