According to the Quang Ninh Department of Agriculture and Environment, in recent years the province’s fight against IUU fishing has been implemented in a comprehensive, methodical and determined manner. The province has advised, issued and coordinated the issuance of more than 40 directives and regulatory documents related to IUU prevention, gradually improving the legal framework and management mechanisms in line with practical conditions.
Many important policies have been rolled out, such as consolidating the provincial Steering Committee on IUU prevention; revising fishing vessel management regulations toward greater practicality; issuing the 2025 IUU prevention plan; and progressively decentralizing vessel management to the grassroots level, ensuring clear assignment of responsibilities and accountability.
At the same time, communication and legal dissemination activities have been intensified through flexible approaches. In 2025, fisheries and fisheries surveillance forces organized 48 communication trips, reaching and guiding nearly 5,000 fishermen; distributed tens of thousands of leaflets, documents and bulletins; and held numerous training courses and conferences to raise awareness among fishermen and local officials about IUU prevention in association with the protection of aquatic resources.
To date, 100% of eligible fishing vessels in the province—totaling 4,123 boats—have completed registration and been granted fishing licenses in accordance with regulations. As a result, Quang Ninh has become one of four localities nationwide to complete fishing license issuance ahead of schedule. Notably, all vessels measuring 15 meters or more in length have installed and maintained connectivity of Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) devices, enabling strict monitoring and control of fishing activities at sea.
In addition to these achievements, Quang Ninh frankly acknowledges that certain shortcomings and limitations remain, which must be addressed to fully meet the EC’s recommendations. Accordingly, the province is focusing resources and implementing synchronized measures to further enhance the effectiveness of IUU prevention in the coming period.
Quang Ninh continues to unify leadership and direction from the provincial to grassroots levels, considering IUU prevention a key, priority and urgent political task. The province is determined to “take action” against IUU fishing and join the nation in promptly removing the EC’s “yellow card” warning.
The province has set specific targets, including resolutely preventing fishing vessels from violating foreign waters; ensuring 100% of vessels 15 meters and above maintain continuous VMS connectivity; and guaranteeing that 100% of aquatic products landed at ports are monitored and traceable. At the same time, the province will continue to refine institutions and support mechanisms while strictly handling IUU violations, especially breaches related to VMS equipment regulations.
Notably, in 2026, Quang Ninh will conduct two peak inspection and enforcement campaigns in January and February to review compliance with IUU regulations. These campaigns are considered an important preparation step ahead of the EC’s fifth inspection visit to Vietnam. The province will also maintain a 24/7 hotline to protect aquatic resources, ensuring that 100% of reports are received, verified and handled in accordance with regulations.
Alongside management and enforcement efforts, Quang Ninh will continue investing in fisheries infrastructure, particularly fishing ports and storm shelter anchorage areas. The province is expected to ensure conditions for the announcement of four fishing ports: Cai Rong (Class II), Tien Toi (Class III), Phuc Tien (Class III), and Co To (Class III).
In addition, the province will strengthen communication and training for fishermen, while promoting activities to restore and regenerate aquatic resources in 2026. Various social resources will be mobilized to participate in restocking activities, especially during peak periods, in line with national directives.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Spain increased by 13% compared to 2024. This growth trend has continued into the first two months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs statistics, export turnover to this market reached nearly USD 3 million in January–February 2026, up 101% year-on-year and significantly higher than the same period in 2024. This development indicates that Spain is once again becoming a notable destination for Vietnamese tuna amid strong demand for tuna raw materials and products in Europe.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The 2026 brackish water shrimp farming season in the Mekong Delta has started earlier than usual, mainly driven by positive market signals, as shrimp prices in 2025 remained high and supply was limited. Many enterprises and farms in Cần Thơ, Cà Mau, and Vĩnh Long have proactively stocked early to seize opportunities. By early 2026, stocking areas in many localities had reached a high proportion of planned targets, with intensive and high-tech farming models expanding rapidly.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States recorded remarkable growth in 2025, opening up major opportunities while also presenting considerable challenges. The U.S. remains the largest importer of Vietnamese tilapia fillets, with export turnover reaching USD 40 million—an increase of up to 499% compared to 2024. This impressive growth reflects strong demand in the U.S. market, as supply from competing countries such as China has been constrained by tariffs and rising production costs.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Pangasius remains a strategic export commodity in Vietnam’s seafood sector. Entering 2026, the industry faces a strong need to transition from volume-based growth to a value-driven development model, with a focus on quality, food safety, and sustainability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following damage caused by Storm No. 13 in late 2025, brackish water shrimp farming in Gia Lai is being rapidly restored. In key farming areas such as Tuy Phước and Tuy Phước Đông, farmers are focusing on rehabilitating ponds, repairing infrastructure, and treating the environment in preparation for the 2026 crop.
(seafood.vasep.com) Facing the decline in fishery resources, Vietnam is accelerating livelihood transitions for fishermen to reduce fishing pressure and move toward sustainable development. Marine fish stocks have dropped significantly from 4.82 million tons in 2000–2005 to 3.95 million tons in 2016–2020.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering a period of strong transformation with the emergence of various high-tech farming models, helping improve productivity and competitiveness. Over the past 5–10 years, farming practices have shifted from traditional methods to intensive and super-intensive systems, featuring lined ponds, environmental sensors, automated feeding, and data management.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a focus on sustainable development, high-tech application, and climate change adaptation, An Giang Province aims to maintain its brackish water shrimp production in 2026 at a level equivalent to the previous year. Specifically, output is projected to reach over 155,510 tons, serving both domestic consumption and export processing, thereby sustaining the fisheries sector’s key role in the local economic structure.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the Mekong Delta, key pangasius farming provinces such as An Giang, Dong Thap, and Can Tho are accelerating the transition toward a circular economy model, contributing to higher product value and reduced environmental impact. Instead of focusing solely on farming and processing, the pangasius value chain is increasingly utilizing by-products and waste streams to generate added value.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s scallop exports are entering a phase of impressive growth, as the global market undergoes significant restructuring. In 2025, scallop export value reached nearly USD 66 million, up 49% from USD 44 million in 2024. This upward momentum has continued and accelerated into early 2026, with exports totaling USD 18.1 million in the first two months alone—an increase of 166% year-on-year. This represents an exceptionally high growth rate, reflecting the rapid expansion of a relatively new product segment within Vietnam’s mollusk export portfolio.
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