Loans for high-capacity ships help fishermen raise incomes

Loans for high-capacity ships help fishermen raise incomes

Government Decree 67 on preferential policies for aquaculture has helped fishermen in the south central coastal province of Binh Thuan access loans to build high-capacity ships for offshore fishing.
Local shippers are all at sea

Local shippers are all at sea

The jury is out on whether Vietnam’s domestic shipping fleet is in a position to effectively tap local routes and take market share from foreign players.
Cai Mep provides a shelter for ships

Cai Mep provides a shelter for ships

State support is crucial for shipping firms and port businesses to keep their heads above water amid a hostile business climate.
Vietnam urged to better develop sea tourism

Vietnam urged to better develop sea tourism

Vietnam should do more to attract yachts and cruise ships to its beautiful seas, Singaporean experts said in a report.
Shipping firms in rough seas

Shipping firms in rough seas

This year is challenging for shipping firms on the back of a global weakening economy.
Inspection conducted of tourist boats in Ha Long Bay

Inspection conducted of tourist boats in Ha Long Bay

Northern Quang Ninh province authorities have inspected 135 of the 151 tourist ships for overnight stays on Ha Long Bay.
Ports seek public-private money

Ports seek public-private money

HCM CITY - Local and international investors have been asked to take part in seaport projects under the public-private-partnership (PPP) form, an official has said.
Shippers face rough seas

Shippers face rough seas

The jury is out on whether local ships are in a position to regain container transport market share from foreign players.