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Fishermen extorted by unscrupulous traders

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fishermen from central coastal provinces are still facing losses despite big catches as they are being squeezed by unscrupulous traders.

Fishermen of My Khe Beach

 VietNamNet Bridge – Famous for its white sand, smooth and mild waves – My Khe Beach – voted one of the six most attractive beaches on the planet by Forbes magazine, is an ideal place for fishing.

Loans for fishermen a big priority

 National Assembly (NA) deputy and member of the NA Economic Committee Le Nam spoke to Hai Quan (Custom) newspaper about helping fishermen build the country's fleet of modern fishing boats.

Sunsets and folktales fill visitors' senses on fishing cruise down River Vam Nao

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you want to see a peaceful and picturesque riverine region and participate in local people's life, then a trip to the River Vam Nao might be an excellent choice.

Fishermen earn higher incomes protecting park

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Van Diem was living below the poverty line. His wife, who had been a petty trader, had died. He had no land, and he, along with everyone else, was banned from entering Tram Chim National Park

A captain and his crew master the sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unfazed by seasickness, Captain Ta Quang Hung navigates the waves with confidence to rescue ships in trouble. Nguyen Duy Hien reports.

Images: Year-end good harvest of fishermen in central Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of fishermen of Quang Ngai province have returned home from Hoang Sa and Truong Sa waters with boats full of fish to prepare for the lunar New Year festival.

Photos: Fishermen earn $500 a day from "godsend" in central Vietnam

From the ninth to 11th month of the lunar calendar, oysters usually wash ashore in Thach Hai commune in Thach Ha district of Ha Tinh province in central Vietnam when the sea is rough. This is an opportunity for local people to make money.

Top things to do at Ha Long Bay this winter

VietNamNet Bridge – US Magazine Condé Nast Traveler has introduced a black and white photo collection of Ha Long Bay on its website along with suggestions of things to enjoy at the UNESCO World Heritage Site this winter.

ASEAN integration demands strong farm-market linkages: Minister Phat

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 will allow Viet Nam's agriculture sector to enter new markets, and farmers and producers will need to prepare to face harsher competition from abroad,

Fishermen fined for fishing in foreign waters

 The captains of two fishing boats in the central province of Quang Ngai have been fined for taking their vehicles to fish in the waters of other countries without permission from authorised agencies.

A 'samurai' of the seas and a samaritan

 VietNamNet Bridge – A superhero to those whose lives he has saved, Pham Hong Hai simply says that an army man never abandons his mates. Bach Van and Ha Nguyen reports.

Insurance still out of reach for many

VietNamNet Bridge – A health insurance law passed in early 2012 told the State to pay 30 per cent of health insurance card costs for farmers, fishermen and salt workers within a certain income range, but its implementation has been slowed down

Vietnam ready to take fishermen protection measures

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh has reiterated the Vietnamese Government’s readiness to launch necessary measures to protect fishermen’s normal activities in traditional fishing grounds at a regular Foreign Ministry yesterday.

Vietnam attends APEC ocean-related meeting

VietNamNet Bridge – Maritime collaboration must contribute to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum’s common goals of developing economic affairs and maintaining regional peace and stability on the basis of win-win cooperation,

Ly Son fishermen put their lives on the line

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 42, Nguyen Gia Vien already has more than 25 years of deep sea fishing under his belt.

Fishermen detained in China come home safely

 VietNamNet Bridge – After one day and one night running at full speed, without any GPS devices, 13 fishermen from the central provinces of Quang Binh and Quang Ngai on July 16 returned to their homeland safely.

Crab bank to conserve the crustacean

 VietNamNet Bridge – A blue swimming crab bank set up in Phu Quoc has helped fishermen improve their incomes while also conserving the species, a speciality of the island.

Vietnam’s unswerving policy is to respect citizen rights

 Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting fundamental rights of Vietnamese citizens while responding to human rights criticism from US lawmakers.

Artworks specially composed to show artists’ love for sea and islands

VietNamNet Bridge – Soldiers and fishermen who are resolutely safeguarding the country’s sovereignty over its sea and islands have been an inspiration for artists to compose hundreds of artworks imbued with their emotion and national pride.