(VOVWORLD) - Authorities in Dak Lak province are stepping up management of fishing vessels and tightening prevention of violations as Vietnam works to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” on seafood exports lifted.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam continues to place the highest priority on ensuring the sustainable development of its fisheries sector and the removal of the European Commission’s (EC) IUU “yellow card” in the coming period, says Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday requested that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment finalize a comprehensive report on the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as an inspection team from the European Commission is expected to visit Vietnam this month.

(VOVWORLD) - A delegation from the European Commission will visit Vietnam from March 9 to 19 to inspect the country’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to the Department of Fishery and Fisheries Surveillance under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

(VOVWORLD) - Tinh Khe Commune in Quang Ngai Province held a ceremony on Sunday to launch the first fishing expedition of the new lunar year, a traditional ritual to wish for favorable weather and abundant catches.