Keyword: "maritime economy"

With a coastline stretching more than 3,260 kilometres, Vietnam possesses significant potential and advantages, underpinned by abundant and diverse marine resources.

Handling the 2 millionth TEU in 2025 not only demonstrates Hai Phong Port’s operational capacity and the collective efforts of its workforce, but also highlights its increasingly important role in regional and global supply chains, the confidence of shipping lines, logistics firms and the business community, and the effectiveness of policies to improve the investment climate and strengthen maritime infrastructure and services.

By 2030, Van Phong aims to rank among Vietnam’s top three economic zones, contributing significantly to provincial and regional GRDP. By 2050, it is envisioned as an international maritime economic centre and a leading driver of Khanh Hoa’s long-term development.

Hon Khoai is the largest among five islands in Hon Khoai cluster, with its peak reaching 318 metres above the sea. It is characterised by rocky terrain, freshwater resources and a diverse ecosystem.

Quang Ninh province has zoned more than 45,000 hectares of marine space for aquaculture, aiming to promote hi-tech sea farming to gradually replace small-scale operations.

In the era of nation’s rise, the maritime economy is not only a driving force for growth but also a symbol of Vietnam’s aspiration to become a strong and prosperous maritime nation.

The Deputy PM stressed that the coordination mechanism must follow the principle of decentralisation, only issues that truly require central-level coordination should be retained at the national level, with the rest delegated to localities.

More than 10,000 delegates from Asia, including shipowners, policymakers, investors, and technology experts, attended the Indonesia Maritime Expo, held as part of Indonesia Maritime Week 2025 on May 26-28.

The seaport-linked FTZ in the Cai Mep Ha vicinity is expected to boost the maritime economy to capitalise on the strategic location of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, attract foreign investment, and drive growth in the logistics, seaport, and international trade sectors.

Da Nang needs to effectively implement digital transformation to develop new sectors in production, health care, and education as well as continue to enhance smart urban services and e-commerce platforms which are among key drivers for future development.

With a coastline spanning 3,260 km and nearly 3,000 islands, both large and small, Vietnam aims to become a maritime power, thriving from its marine resources while achieving sustainable development.

A delegation from the northern province of Nam Dinh, led by Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Pham Gia Tuc, paid a working visit to Italy from October 25-26, aiming to call for Italian investment in maritime economy and green economy.

Bach Long Vy, Vietnam’s most remote island in the Gulf of Tonkin, about 110km from the northern port city of Hai Phong's mainland, has been given a facelift following its 30 years of development.

Focusing all resources on developing the maritime economy holds great significance and is also the fastest way for the Mekong Delta provinces of Tra Vinh and Ben Tre to become rich and strong sea-based localities.

The northern province of Quang Ninh, with its advantages in a long coastline and a large number of islands, is focusing on expanding industrial aquatic farming at sea with an aim to become the largest fisheries hub in the northern region.

Planning in the southeastern region for the 2021 - 2030 period, with a vision to 2050, will be conducted with the aim of developing it into a dynamic region that takes the lead in growth model reform.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has assigned the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) to work on building a blue sea economy partnership group to carry out a sustainable development strategy for Vietnam’s maritime economy to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Since its re-establishment 30 years ago, the southcentral province of Ninh Thuan has been exerting efforts to make breakthroughs towards dynamic and sustainable development.

The south-central province of Ninh Thuan has observed regulations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to improve its competitiveness.

The Mekong Delta is set to become a sustainable, dynamic and highly efficient agricultural economic hub of the country, the region and the world by 2030.