The Marine Economy Forum (MEF) was officially launched at a ceremony held at Nha Trang University in Khanh Hoa province on October 3, aiming to promote the development of a green, sustainable and high value-added marine economy.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong affirmed that a strong maritime nation cannot be built solely with domestic or external resources, but through the ability to transform resources into national strength and practical contributions to the region and international community, while delivering his closing remarks at the Viet Nam Maritime Forum 2026 in Ha Noi on October 2.