Vietnam ratifies WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
The ratification reaffirms Vietnam's strong commitment to fighting illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
More drastic measureas against IUU fishing required
Vietnam strives to have the EC's "yellow card" removed during the upcoming inspection.
Vietnam Launches Ambitious Crackdown on Illegal Fishing
A new government initiative aims to restore Vietnam's reputation as a responsible player in the global seafood market and boost the sustainability of its fisheries.
Northern localities step up measures to fight illegal fishing
A fifth EC inspection of illegal fishing in Vietnam is scheduled for April.
Efforts to remove EU’s ‘yellow card’ on fishing face uphill task
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has said that more than 95 per cent of Vietnamese fishing vessels have now installed vessel monitoring systems (VMS). However, efforts to remove the EU’s “yellow card” on Vietnam for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing face many difficulties, as some localities still neglect to supervise the local fleet, with the number of vessels violating international waters not falling significantly.