Vietnam Aims to Lift IUU Yellow Card by 2026, Accelerating EU Commission Recommendations

Vietnam is demonstrating a strong determination to lift the "yellow card" warning issued by the European Union (EU) regarding illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by 2026. To achieve this goal, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung, as the head of the National Steering Committee on IUU Fishing Prevention, instructed that tangible progress be made by August 31, 2024, and that an action plan aligned with the recommendations of the European Commission (EC) be developed, along with the establishment of a unified fisheries management platform nationwide. United Efforts to Combat IUU Fishing Overcoming Recommendations to Lift IUU "Yellow Card" The Prime Minister has requested the thorough rectification of existing shortcomings in combating IUU fishing. Decisive Actions for IUU Fishing Prevention Vietnam is sincerely responding to the EU's recommendations on IUU fishing prevention and is striving to thoroughly rectify the identified issues to restore international trust and ensure the sustainability of its seafood exports. This represents a critical challenge for Vietnam's fisheries sector, and the government is urging relevant agencies to take decisive action. This initiative is integral to Vietnam's economic development strategy under its one-party system, aiming to comply with international standards and expand its export markets. The EU market, in particular, is significant for Vietnam's seafood exports, and the continuation of the yellow card would directly lead to economic losses.