While notable progress has been made in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, lingering gaps still require stronger, more coordinated action to fully meet recommendations from the European Commission (EC), particularly after its fifth inspection.

Dong Thap province is accelerating efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by strengthening fleet supervision, tightening catch management and enhancing transparency throughout the seafood supply chain, as part of its push toward a more responsible and sustainable fisheries sector.

As Vietnam steps up efforts to remove the European Commission’s warning over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, digital technologies are emerging as both a regulatory necessity and a powerful tool helping fishermen enhance productivity and economic efficiency at sea.

VOV.VN - The EC has recognised Vietnam’s significant progress in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing over the past eight years, while urging the country to address remaining shortcomings to build a sustainable fisheries management system and move toward lifting the “yellow card".

Gia Lai has become the first locality in Vietnam to install vessel monitoring systems (VMS) on fishing boats measuring from 12 metres to under 15 metres in length, as part of efforts to have the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” warning against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing removed.

A working delegation from the Vietnam Border Guard High Command conducted an inspection of efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Ho Chi Minh City from February 26 to March 1.

A meeting was held on February 27 between a working delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and relevant ministries and agencies, led by Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien, and the Dak Lak provincial People’s Committee to discuss measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Ho Chi Minh City is intensifying the enforcement of regulations on vessel monitoring system (VMS) installed on fishing vessels, as part of urgent efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

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).

VOV.VN - In 2025, Vietnam entered a critical phase in its efforts to remove the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” warning on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.