Khanh Hoa charts course to become global marine tourism destination
Expanding its development space through administrative boundary mergers, the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa is reshaping its tourism identity with a broader ecosystem of experiences and an ambition to emerge as a leading international destination for leisure and discovery.
Vinh Long partners with Dutch counterparts on sustainable offshore sand exploitation
A delegation from the Embassy of the Netherlands, led by First Secretary for Water and Climate Merel van der Ven, on May 13 held a working session on sustainable offshore sand exploitation with the People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long.
Ca Mau accelerates efforts to remove IUU fishing-related warning through vessel data clean-up
The southernmost province of Ca Mau is stepping up efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as local authorities intensify measures to address shortcomings identified by the European Commission (EC) and move toward the removal of the EC's “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood exports.
An Giang ramps up action to meet EC's anti-IUU fishing requirements
Following the European Commission (EC)'s fifth inspection on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, southern An Giang province is accelerating a series of urgent and coordinated measures to address gaps, comply with EC recommendations and support national efforts to remove the IUU “yellow card”.
Vietnamese border guards rescue two foreign fishing vessels in distress at sea
The Border Guard Command of Hai Phong city has reported that on May 4 and 5, its Bach Long Vi Border Guard Station successfully carried out consecutive search and rescue operations for two foreign fishing vessels in distress at sea, ensuring the safety of their crew members.
Vietnam underscores UNCLOS 1982 at UN Security Council High-Level Debate
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang attended and delivered a speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s High-Level Open Debate on “The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain” on April 27 afternoon (New York time).
PM orders comprehensive fixes to shortcomings in fighting IUU fishing
The Prime Minister has ordered ministries, sectors and coastal localities to comprehensively address persistent shortcomings in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with the goal of securing the removal of the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood exports in 2026.
Coastal getaways dominate domestic travel trend for upcoming long holidays
Beach destinations are leading Vietnamese travellers’ preferences for domestic trips during the upcoming Hung Kings Commemoration Day and Reunification Day (April 30)–May Day (May 1) holidays, according to recent data from online travel platforms.
Electronic fishing logbooks boost transparency, modernise fisheries management in Ho Chi Minh City
After a three-year pilot programme, electronic fishing logbooks for vessels in Ho Chi Minh City have proved effective, contributing to modernising fisheries management, enhancing data transparency, and improving control over fishing activities in line with regulations.
International visitors flock to Phu Quoc to enjoy safe, friendly, high-quality destination
In the first four months of 2026, Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang welcomed an estimated over one million international arrivals, up 61.5% year-on-year and reaching nearly half of its annual target.
Deputy PM demands tougher action to secure EC’s yellow card removal
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung chaired the 34th meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Hanoi on April 16, urging stronger enforcement to fix remaining shortcomings and secure the removal of the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning.
Phu Quoc set for a global spotlight with Sun Group–Dragone flagship show
Sun Group has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Dragone, the Belgium-based creator and producer of large-scale live entertainment, marking a new chapter for Vietnam’s cultural and entertainment industry and the beginning of a flagship show envisioned for APEC 2027.
Mindset shift drives Quang Ninh’s heritage-based tourism development
Transforming large-scale concerts into distinctive tourism products is not only an economic challenge but also a solid step towards affirming Quang Ninh position as a hub for cultural industries linked with the heritage of the mining region.
Quang Ninh intensifies anti-IUU fishing efforts to meet EC’s requirements
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is stepping up coordinated and stringent measures to tightly control fishing activities, part of national efforts to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood removed and promote sustainable fisheries.