The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has temporarily established 10 fishing vessel inspection and control points at ports, wharves and storm shelters in line with recommendations from the European Commission (EC) to strengthen oversight and improve the traceability of seafood products.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 16 chaired the 26th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, underscoring that local leaders must bear direct responsibility if IUU fishing violations occur in their localities.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have intensified inspections and law enforcement to prevent fishing vessels that fail to meet regulatory requirements from operating at sea, as part of efforts to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan has affirmed that Malaysia will continue assisting Vietnam in developing the Halal industry and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

In strict compliance with the Government’s directives on accelerating the digitalisation of fisheries data, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is stepping up the application of digital technologies in managing and monitoring fishing vessels.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is ramping up a wide range of measures to firmly combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, aiming to contribute to the national goal of removing the European Commission’s “yellow card” and promoting sustainable fisheries.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered tougher action against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and warned that officials who falsify or misreport data will face strict punishment, as the country seeks to have the European Commission (EC) lift its “yellow card” warning in 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is taking strong action to address the root causes of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, including tightening fleet management, vessel monitoring, catch traceability and strict enforcement against violations.

VOV.VN - More than eight years after the European Commission (EC) issued a “yellow card” warning against Vietnam for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, its impact continues to reshape the country’s coastal communities, fisheries governance and export markets.

In 2025, the Coast Guard Region 2 Command has strengthened patrol and surveillance operations through new methods and improved mastery of modern weapons and technical equipment, significantly enhancing its capacity to safeguard sovereignty, as well as national security and maritime interests.