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More than 80,300 fishing vessels are currently registered nationwide, with their information updated in the national fisheries database. (Illustrative photo: TRAN TRUNG HIEU)
Society

Determined to lift the IUU “yellow card” warning

In pursuit of having the “yellow card” warning lifted in 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung, Head of the National Steering Committee on Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, has requested that ministries, agencies, and localities deliver substantive improvements between now and August 31, draw up action plans based on the recommendations of the European Commission (EC), and establish a unified fisheries management platform nationwide.

Rice is transported at a company’s port in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: DUC AN)
Business

Investing in logistics to boost agricultural production and exports

In recent years, thanks to production advantages and successes in expanding markets, Vietnamese agricultural products have reached more than 200 countries and territories. However, logistics-related issues are now becoming a major bottleneck for exports, with transport costs continuing to rise while requirements for data governance, low emissions, and supply chain transparency become increasingly stringent.

General Secretary and President To Lam and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese exchange the Joint Statement. (Photo: VNA)
Viet Nam & World

Top leader's visits create new impetus for more substantive ties with Australia, New Zealand

The state visits by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam to Australia and New Zealand from August 9-14 have created fresh momentum for elevating Viet Nam’s relations with the two countries, while opening up new avenues for cooperation in science and technology, innovation, education, trade, investment and sustainable development, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said.

General Secretary To Lam meets with Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane on the afternoon of February 5, 2026, in Vientiane. (Photo: VNA)
Politics

Xaysomphone Phomvihane — A close friend of the Vietnamese people

On August 9, Tran Thanh Man, Politburo Member and Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, led a high-level delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State to pay a visit to pay respects to the late Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo Member and President of the National Assembly of Laos, in the capital city of Vientiane.

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