Da Nang (VNA) – The 19th regular session of the Western& Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) opened in the central cityof Da Nang on November 28.
This is the commission’s most important meeting in a year toreview its activities, put forward policies and measures to managetuna fishing in the region in the subsequent year, and consider applications forcooperating non-member (CNM) status of countries, including Vietnam.
Head of the Vietnam Directorate of Fisheries Tran Dinh Luansaid that hosting the session is a great opportunity for Vietnam's fisheries sectorin general and tuna fishing in particular to integrate into the world's,contributing to strengthening cooperation with countries participating in the WCPFCas well as regional and multilateral fisheries organisations.
The Vietnamese sector is gradually transforming fromsmall-scale fisheries to that towards sustainable development with theorientation of increasing aquaculture output and reducing that of fishexploitation.
An overview of the WCPFC regular session (Photo: VNA)
In the first 11 months of this year, the total output ofaquatic products is estimated at 8.2 million tonnes, of which that of fishexploitation is estimated at 3.5 million tonnes, and the rest are aquaculture output.In the January-October period, the export turnover reached 9.4 billion USD.
Vietnam, a CNM of the commission since 2009, has been workedwith 26 official member countries, seven CNMs and seven territories toimplement WCPFC provisions on management and conservation of migratory fisheryresources in the Western and Central Pacific.
The commission’s projects have created favourable conditionsfor the country to receive technical support and advanced technology in theexploitation and preservation of tuna and swordfish, together with moreinformation on resources, and improve the capacity of its management and researchstaffs through training programmes and seminars.
The 19th WCPFC regular session, which will lastuntil December 3, attracts the participation of representatives from 26official member countries, eight CNMs, non-governmental organisations insideand outside Vietnam, and 11 territories, among others./.
The planning of fishing ports will be a fulcrum for the sustainable development of the fisheries sector, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien has said.
A drawing contest with the theme of conserving the sea, protecting endangered, precious and rare aquatic species for future generations has been launched by the Directorate of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Vietnam is a major partner of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in the field of maritime and fisheries, said RoK Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Cho Seung-Hwan.
Under a draft to amend and supplement the Government's Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations of tax and invoice regulations, the Ministry of Finance has proposed classifying the failure to issue invoices into five different levels. Infraction levels will correspond to fines of 1 million VND to 80 million VND, depending on the nature and number of invoicing violations.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Vietnam’s growing digital ecosystem.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.
A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
Viettel was ranked third for overall mobile performance with a score of 82.56 just behind UEA’s e& (88.05) and Quatar’s Ooredoo (87.05) and ahead of Singapore’s Singtel (82.53). Vinaphone took second in 5G speed with a score of 78.11, trailing only behind e&.
PM Chinh proposed MUFG work closely with the Ministry of Finance to improve legal frameworks and support the establishment and operation of the international financial centre in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
The Prime Minister emphasised the significance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth, and improving the harmony between monetary and fiscal policies.
Petrovietnam will step up the development of new products and the expansion of international markets to reduce reliance on the domestic market. It also plans to optimise capital use, manage cash flow and costs, streamline operations, and enhance workforce quality to achieve its 2025 goals.
Vietnam has so far attracted 43,346 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of 517.14 billion USD. The accumulated disbursed capital is estimated at nearly 331.46 billion USD, accounting for 64.6% of the total registered capital.
More than a product showcase, Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025 is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem where businesses, experts, and consumers can share knowledge, explore technologies, and connect for collaboration.
Both sides expressed their hope that the outcomes of the discussion will continue to improve the efficiency of customs clearance activities at the customs clearance points and dedicated transport routes of the Huu Nghi – Youyi Guan international border gate pair.
The maximum retail price of E5 RON92 petrol has increased by 207 VND to 19,608 VND (0.75 USD) per litre while that of RON95-III rose by 234 VND to 20,074 VND per litre.
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the WCPFC regular session (Photo: VNA) 
