A forum on agricultural cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic was held in Hanoi on March 20 on the occasion of Czech Minister of Agriculture Marek Vyborny’s visit to Vietnam from March 18 – 20.

More challenges are expected for Vietnam’s aquaculture exports in 2024, according to Tran Dinh Luan, General Director of the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam’s aquatic product exports will experience only a slight recovery in the first half of this year due to market volatility and a host of challenges to the global economy, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has mobilised the participation of the entire political system to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in a bid to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnam’s seafood exports lifted.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasised the need to enhance determination and efforts to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood removed in the fifth round of inspection next year, for the benefit of the country and the people and to develop a sustainable, responsible, and internationally integrated fishery industry.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is keen to strengthen ties and investment links with Dutch businesses in high-tech fields locally, as well as in industries where Vietnam has needs and the Netherlands has strengths, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

VOV.VN - Vietnam stands ready to serve as a bridge helping the EU to connect with Southeast Asia, while also wishing to closely co-ordinate in implementing the ASEAN - EU strategic partnership, as well as dealing with regional and global issues.

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) will maintain close co-ordination with Vietnam as it seeks to seize upon fresh opportunities to expand co-operation in important fields.

VOV.VN - A delegation of the European Commission (EC) is scheduled to arrive in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on October 10 to inspect Vietnam’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Tam Hai island commune in Nui Thanh district, the central province of Quang Nam, which owns the strongest fishing boat fleet in Quang Nam, has seen a considerable change in local fishermen’s awareness of fisheries regulations and the prevention and combat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing thanks to effective communications efforts of local authorities.