An Giang Sets Strict Roadmap to Address IUU Yellow Card
09:53 | 15/04/2026
An Giang province has established a strict roadmap with a concrete plan, mobilizing all resources to soon end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Prime Minister Calls for Substantive Action Against IUU Fishing
17:59 | 01/01/2026
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 28th meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on December 30 in Hanoi. He requested truthful and objective reporting, the thorough resolution of outstanding tasks, and a firm rejection of formality and achievement-driven approaches, aiming toward the removal of the EC “yellow card” and the sustainable development of the fisheries sector.
Vietnam Coast Guard Sets IUU Combat as Key Task for 2026
15:12 | 24/12/2025
The Party Committee of the Viet Nam Coast Guard held the 2025 Coast Guard Work Review Conference on December 20. At the conference, the Viet Nam Coast Guard affirmed that combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing would be a key task in 2026, aimed at maintaining legal order at sea and contributing to the removal of the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” on Viet Nam’s seafood sector.
Vinh Long Reviews All Fishing Vessels, Tightens IUU Control
15:12 | 24/12/2025
The Vinh Long Provincial Police have rolled out comprehensive measures to manage and monitor fishing vessels, step up communication efforts, and strictly handle IUU fishing violations, gradually raising fishermen’s awareness of law compliance.
Stepping Up Practical Measures To Lift IUU “Yellow Card” through Fisheries Digitalization
10:44 | 16/12/2025
In strict implementation of the Government’s directives on accelerating the digitalization of fisheries data, Can Tho City is stepping up the application of digital technologies in the management and monitoring of fishing vessel operations within its jurisdiction. Through the synchronized rollout of these solutions, Can Tho has demonstrated its determination to steer fisheries exploitation toward a sustainable and modern pathway, in line with international standards.
Coordinating to Effectively Implement the Peak Campaign Against IUU Fishing
10:45 | 09/12/2025
In recent times, with close coordination between Coast Guard Region 2 Command and local departments and agencies, the implementation of the peak campaign to combat, prevent, and put an end to violations by fishing vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has achieved positive results.
Khanh Hoa Enhances Communication and Inspection to Prevent IUU Fishing Violations
08:52 | 28/11/2025
Thanh Hai Border Guard Station under the Khanh Hoa Border Guard Command, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Vinh Hai Commune (Khanh Hoa Province), held a conference on November 25 to raise awareness about preventing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for more than 80 fishermen and vessel owners from local fishing groups and teams.
Prime Minister Orders Decisive Action on IUU Violations, Readiness for EC Inspection
14:04 | 27/11/2025
At the 23rd online meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing held on November 25 in Ho Chi Minh City, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested that heads of ministries, sectors and localities bear direct responsibility if violations recur. He also instructed the completion of data and documentation in preparation for the fifth inspection mission of the European Commission (EC).
Viet Nam Coast Guard Implements Comprehensive Measures Against IUU fishing
07:12 | 19/11/2025
The Viet Nam Coast Guard held a conference to review one month of implementing the high-intensity campaign aimed at strongly and decisively preventing and ending violations of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by fishing vessels on the afternoon of Novemver 17. Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Viet Nam People's Army and Head of the Ministry of National Defense’s Steering Committee on combating IUU fishing, attended and directed the conference.
Dak Lak Implements Drastic Measures to Combat IUU Fishing
10:10 | 18/11/2025
Implementing the Prime Minister’s directive on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Dak Lak Province has directed agencies to concentrate on decisively and synchronously carrying out urgent tasks to join the nation in working toward the goal of removing the European Commission’s “yellow card.”
Fisheries Surveillance Team No. 4 Strengthens Efforts to Prevent IUU Fishing
11:22 | 11/11/2025
In recent times, in the sea areas assigned for management, the vessels of Fisheries Surveillance Team No. 4 have launched an intensive campaign to promote communication, inspection, and control of fishing activities, contributing to preventing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
IUU Fishing Prevention and Control for Sake of People and Vietnam’s Image
08:21 | 03/12/2022
The fight against IUU fishing must be carried out for the sake of the people and Vietnam’s image as a responsible member of the international community, said the Vietnam's Prime Minister
Vietnam Coast Guard Puts More Efforts Into Fighting Illegal Fishing
06:54 | 10/10/2022
Vietnam is striving to prevent, reduce and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in an effort to remove the European Commission (EC)’s ‘yellow card’ warning.
More Efforts to Handle IUU Fishing at Sea and Ports
17:24 | 21/09/2022
Relevant departments, sectors, agencies and localities have been urged to work harder to encourage local fishermen to avoid violations.
Vietnam stressed the goal for EU to remove "yellow card" over illegal fishing
09:58 | 03/07/2020
The removal of the European Commission (EC) "yellow card" over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is crucial for Vietnam to regain world prestige and fulfill the goal to maintain sustainable development of Vietnam's marine economy through 2030.
Gov’t rolls out plan to implement FAO agreement on deterring IUU fishing
06:50 | 06/06/2020
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to implement the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing of the Food and Agriculture Organization.
EC acknowledges Vietnam’s efforts in preventing illegal fishing
22:32 | 14/11/2019
Through frank discussions, members of the European Commission's delegation were impressed with the progress Vietnam has made in implementing the EC’s recommendations.
Lifting “yellow card”: Vietnam meets EC’s requirements
22:18 | 14/11/2019
Vietnam has implemented many solutions according to the European Commission (EC)’s nine recommendations to remove the yellow card warning on the country’s fishing industry, said Nguyen Quang Hung, deputy director of the Directorate of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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