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.

With strong and consistent direction from municipal authorities and relevant agencies, Hai Phong has made positive progress in combating IUU fishing, contributing to Vietnam’s nationwide efforts to have the EC's 'yellow card' warning on the country's seafood sector lifted, heard a recent press conference.

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.

The central province of Quang Tri, which has more than 191 km of coastline and over 8,000 fishing vessels, has been stepping up efforts in line with the national drive to eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Fishermen in the central city of Hue have increasingly embraced their role as responsible “guardians of the sea,” strictly following regulations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been intensifying efforts to meet the European Commission’s (EC) recommendations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, aiming to have the EU “yellow card” removed in 2025.

VOV.VN - The Thanh Hai Border Guard Station under Khanh Hoa province’s Border Guard Command in collaboration with the Vinh Hai Commune administration organised a conference on November 25 to raise awareness on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for more than 80 local fishermen and vessel owners

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to combatting IUU fishing and lifting the European Commission’s (EC) yellow card by 2025, at the 23rd online meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fighting Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, on November 25.