Keyword: "Vietnamese seafood"

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An officer checks a VMS device (Photo: VNA)

Kien Giang strengthens efforts against IUU fishing

The southern province of Kien Giang, home to over 9,700 fishing vessels, including 3,500 offshore boats, has intensified measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, joining efforts in seeking the European Commission’s (EC)'s removal of its “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood.

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Localities report progresses in IUU fishing combat

Coastal localities nationwide have implemented practical and effective activities and specific measures, demonstrating their determination to join the nation’s efforts to have the “yellow card” that the European Commission (EC) has imposed on Vietnamese seafood regarding illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted in 2024.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang speaks at the meeting with the centre for monitoring fishing vessels under the Directorate of Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on August 7. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy PM urges tightening vessel control to combat IUU fishing

To have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” removed for Vietnamese seafood, relevant agencies and localities must handle vessels with disconnected vessel monitoring systems (VMS), Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang said on August 7.

Vietnam's H1 seafood exports hit 4.4 billion USD

Vietnam's H1 seafood exports hit 4.4 billion USD

Vietnam earned 4.4 billion USD from exporting aquatic products in the first half of this year, up nearly 7% year-on-year, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers has reported.

Nam Dinh province resolved to fight IUU fishing

Nam Dinh province resolved to fight IUU fishing

The northern coastal province of Nam Dinh is employing multiple solutions to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, joining efforts to seek the removal of the European Commission (EC)’s "yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood.
PM urges utmost efforts to have EC's "yellow card" against seafood removed

PM urges utmost efforts to have EC's "yellow card" against seafood removed

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.
Vietnam races against clock to have EC’s yellow card against seafood lifted

Vietnam races against clock to have EC’s yellow card against seafood lifted

After three rounds of inspection, the European Commission (EC) has affirmed that Vietnam is on the right track in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, but the country has yet to satisfy set requirements, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.
Many things to do to fight IUU fishing: VINAFIS leader

Many things to do to fight IUU fishing: VINAFIS leader

Vietnam still has a lot of things to do to have the European Commission (EC)’s ‘yellow card’ warning on Vietnamese seafood removed, according to Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) Nguyen Chu Hoi.
Soc Trang disseminates legal information to reduce IUU fishing

Soc Trang disseminates legal information to reduce IUU fishing

Authorised agencies and the Border Guard of the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang are taking concerted measures to prevent local fishermen from engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as an effort to have the European Commission (EC)’s ‘yellow card’ warning on Vietnamese seafood removed.
Quang Ninh makes progress to remove EC fishing "yellow card"

Quang Ninh makes progress to remove EC fishing "yellow card"

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has made significant progress in accomplishing recommendations made by the European Commission (EC) on Vietnamese seafood as part of its efforts to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.