Resolution 36 has opened the right door, but to step through that door, the country needs a fundamental shift in institutions and development mindset, according to Dr. Tran Dinh Thien.

Advanced ocean technology, unified spatial governance, high-value services, global integration, and ecosystem resilience define 21st-century sea power, with offshore wind serving as a breakthrough.

Against the backdrop of global geoeconomic competition, shifting supply chains, and stringent green development requirements, the East Sea is becoming even more strategically important.

Vietnam is set to fundamentally transform its approach to maritime development, shifting from a focus on the marine economy to the broader goal of becoming a strong maritime nation under a new Party resolution.

After nearly eight years of implementing Resolution 36, the Central Committee is planning to issue a new resolution on the sea space development.

Vietnam's shift from marine exploitation to national marine spatial strategy has created four fundamental differences in governance, economic development, and defense, according to Professor Carl Thayer.

Vietnam's maritime ambitions depend on integrated ocean governance, stronger scientific capacity, digital transformation and protecting marine ecosystems as the foundation of sustainable growth, says Dr. Vu Thanh Ca.

Vietnam's maritime economy can become a new engine of growth only if supported by modern governance and businesses capable of creating value across the global ocean economy.

Resolution 36 opened a new chapter in Vietnam's maritime strategy, but turning vision into reality requires a fundamental shift in development thinking.

Vietnam's maritime ambitions depend not only on its coastline or marine resources but on building modern institutions capable of governing the sea as a strategic national space.

Vietnam is accelerating the development of its seaport system and multimodal transport network as part of its strategy to become a strong maritime nation under the Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW.

The robust growth of the marine economy has created significant opportunities for Vietnam while at the same time posing major challenges to marine environment protection.

Vietnam’s identity as a maritime nation is rooted in its geography, history and culture. The East Sea has long supported trade, cultural exchange, sovereignty protection and the development of resilient coastal communities.

HCM City is seeking to transform itself from a major cargo gateway into a regional maritime finance hub, with the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) expected to anchor a new ecosystem linking ports, logistics and global capital flows.

Passion-fueled scientists confront tough conditions to preserve biodiversity and advance ocean science.

According to the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA), under the Ministry of Construction, total cargo via ports reached 370.5 million tonnes, up 11% compared to the same period last year.

The island city shifts from natural fishing to modern aquaculture for long-term gains.

A scientific breakthrough has positioned Vietnam as the first country to successfully breed yellowtail kingfish, a prized species in Japanese cuisine.