Kien Giang works hard on supervising origin tracing of fish catches

Kien Giang works hard on supervising origin tracing of fish catches

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has focused on strictly monitoring the output and origin tracing of catches at fishing ports in the locality in preparation for the 5th inspection of the European Commission (EC) on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing at the end of the second quarter of 2024.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau levies heavy fines on vessels violating IUU fishing regulations

Ba Ria-Vung Tau levies heavy fines on vessels violating IUU fishing regulations

Authorities of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have so far this year handled 33 violations of regulations against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing ..
Deputy minister urges closely controlling entry, exit of fishing vessels

Deputy minister urges closely controlling entry, exit of fishing vessels

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien has asked localities to closely control the entry and exit of fishing vessels at ports, and prevent unqualified fishing vessels from exploitation activities, thus making thorough preparations for the fourth on-site inspection by the European Commission (EC) in this October.
Binh Dinh province issues plan to fight IUU fishing

Binh Dinh province issues plan to fight IUU fishing

The south central coastal province of Binh Dinh has issued a plan to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing till 2025.
Quang Tri fights illegal fishing for sustainable fisheries development

Quang Tri fights illegal fishing for sustainable fisheries development

The central province of Quang Tri has been developing fisheries in a modern and sustainable manner and fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).
Phu Quoc ramps up efforts against IUU fishing

Phu Quoc ramps up efforts against IUU fishing

Phu Quoc island city, along with other coastal localities in the southern province of Kien Giang, has been concertedly rolling out solutions and exerting great efforts to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Localities fighting IUU fishing with strong determination

Localities fighting IUU fishing with strong determination

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau will set up three inter-sectoral checkpoints at sea to supervise the operation of fishing vessels in an effort to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Removal of fishing “yellow card” an urgent task: Deputy PM

Removal of fishing “yellow card” an urgent task: Deputy PM

Vietnam has been doing its utmost to fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in an attempt to lift the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against its seafood exports and avoid a “red card” which could lead to a trade ban.
EC to visit Vietnam to examine measures against IUU fishing

EC to visit Vietnam to examine measures against IUU fishing

The European Commission's (EC) yellow-card warning is an opportunity for Vietnam’s fisheries sector and fishermen to be more responsible.
Vietnam works to promote trade, investment, agricultural cooperation with EU

Vietnam works to promote trade, investment, agricultural cooperation with EU

During the recent Europe trip, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and leaders of three ministries conducted many activities to promote trade, investment and agricultural cooperation with European countries and proposed the European Commission (EC) consider removing the “yellow card” on Vietnam's fisheries sector.
EC official impressed by Vietnam’s outcomes in IUU fishing combat

EC official impressed by Vietnam’s outcomes in IUU fishing combat

Director for the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries’ International Ocean Governance and Sustainable Fisheries of the European Union Veronika Veits has expressed impression on Vietnam’s outcomes in following the EC’s recommendations regarding the settlement of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.