PM orders stronger action against IUU fishing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on ministries, sectors, and localities to intensify efforts in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. 

In his official dispatch No.122/CD-TTg, dated July 25, 2025,  the Prime Minister stressed the need for stronger leadership, strategic direction, and prioritization of resources to support competent agencies in implementing anti-IUU measures effectively and efficiently, and recommendations from the European Commission (EC).

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has been tasked with coordinating efforts with other ministries, agencies, and localities to regularly update the EC on progress and to compile a detailed report on the implementation of the EC's "yellow card" warning recommendations. The report is to be submitted to the Prime Minister before September 5, 2025.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Defence has been instructed to cooperate with central and local maritime law enforcement forces to launch an intensive patrol and enforcement campaign targeting so-called "Three Nos" fishing vessels (no registration, no inspection, and no licenses).

Vietnam's fight against IUU fishing has made notable progress. Violations have been investigated, prosecuted, and brought to trial, creating a deterrent effect and raising awareness among coastal fishing communities, according to the dispatch.