Quy Nhon in the central province of Gia Lai has turned romantic beaches and rich natural assets into a fast-rising position on Vietnam’s tourism map, but its after-dark offering is too thin to extend stays or extract more spending from visitors.
Ganh Hao Border Guard Station in Ca Mau province is stepping up communication, the use of digital technology and direct assistance to help fishermen comply with fishing regulations, contributing to nationwide efforts to have the European Commission (EC) lift its yellow card on Vietnamese seafood exports over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Vietnam has an opportunity to transform coastal tourism from a volume-driven model into a high-value, experience-based economy by turning its natural landscapes and marine resources into distinctive products that generate greater economic returns and sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
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Ho Chi Minh City has been taking tough measures, from fleet management and journey monitoring to traceability and strict penalties for violations related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, part of joint efforts to have the European Commission (EC)'s IUU “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood lifted.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang held talks with Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board, in Hanoi on September 15.
The southernmost province of Ca Mau is ramping up a crackdown on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as Vietnam fights to ditch the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning that has been slapped on its seafood exports.
The central city of Da Nang is working hard to have the European Commission (EC)'s IUU “yellow card” against seafood exports from Vietnam removed, while moving towards a modern, sustainable fishery sector.
Floodwater levels in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are high and will continue to rise this month, especially in upstream areas, according to the hydraulic works management and construction department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
The merger of Ho Chi Minh City with the neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau marks not just an expansion of administrative management, but a historic turning point in Vietnam’s urban development.
Tropical storm Wipha is closing in on northern Vietnam, with its erratic path prompting urgent preparations in Quang Ninh province and the port city of Hai Phong to safeguard residents, infrastructure, and economic assets ahead of an anticipated landfall.
The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted
The south-central province of Binh Thuan has launched a peak crackdown on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities.
Party General Secretary To Lam on June 3 held a working session with the Standing Boards of the Party Committees of Ben Tre, Tra Vinh and Vinh Long, during which he outlined an ambitious plan for new Vinh Long province, to be formed by merging the three localities, to become a dynamic growth hub capable of leading the Mekong Delta into a new era of development in line with the rest of the country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the northern province of Thai Binh to identify strategic “levers” and “launch pads” that can help it accelerate and make breakthroughs in the next phase of development.
Binh Thuan (VNA) - The People’s Committee of the south-central province of Binh Thuan has issued an urgent document requiring all relevant agencies and localities to intensify efforts to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
The southern province of Kien Giang welcomed over 3.1 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025, achieving 28.4% of this year's target and marking a 13.7% increase from 2024.
A fisherman from central Quang Ngai province was given emergency treatment for severe respiratory distress at the Song Tu Tay island infirmary in Truong Sa distrct, the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on March 11, after falling ill while fishing at sea.
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.
The Standing Board of Quang Ninh province’s Party Committee has agreed to submit a proposal to the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat for feedback on the draft plan to build a pilot mechanism and policy for the development of the Van Don Economic Zone.
Authorities in the Mekong Delta are implementing various programmes to grow mangrove forests to protect coastal areas and improve the incomes of local people.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved the construction of a massive 700-km sea wall stretching from Banten to East Java, the President's Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Hashim Sujono Djojohadikusumo announced recently.
The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and its Chinese counterpart on December 24 conducted the fourth joint patrol in the northern waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, off the coast of Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh and Dongxing city in China's Guangxi province.
Quy Nhon in the central province of Gia Lai has turned romantic beaches and rich natural assets into a fast-rising position on Vietnam’s tourism map, but its after-dark offering is too thin to extend stays or extract more spending from visitors.
