Vietnam's Fishers Grapple with Rising Costs, Declining Catches, and Contested Seas
Vietnamese fishers are facing a triple threat of rising fuel and material costs, declining catch volumes, and ongoing maritime disputes in the South China Sea, impacting food security and the economy.
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