The conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services of wetlands (Ramsar sites) has contributed to sustainable socio-economic development, carbon storage, climate change adaptation, environmental protection, and nature and biodiversity preservation.

Dr. Du Van Toan from the Institute of Environmental Science, Seas and Islands under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, said that mangroves are considered as a highly productive ecosystem in tropical and subtropical coastal areas globally, contributing 50% of materials to the ocean from materials in the forest and 15% of the total organic matter in marine sediments.

The function of storing organic carbon of wetlands plays an important role in the global carbon stocks and mitigation of climate change impacts, Toan said, stressing the need to conduct research to provide policies and orientations on mangrove conservation and assessment of carbon stocks.

According to the expert, with an area of about 150,000 hectares of mangrove forests and the current estimated price of 5 USD per tonne of carbon dioxide, the benefits from trading carbon credits are huge. More importantly, if they are exploited effectively, there will be a large source of funds to increase income for the community and, at the same time, contribute significantly to forest protection and development in Vietnam.

In addition, in order to fulfill commitments to and join the international community in reducing carbon emissions, it is necessary to have orientations on mangrove conservation and assessment of carbon stocks in mangrove ecosystems in the coming time.

Accordingly, Vietnam needs to develop a national policy on operating a carbon credit exchange; and make legal documents on economic valuation of carbon sequestration and storage functions of mangrove forests.  It is also necessary for the nation to actively participate in and implement conventions on emission, deforestation and forest degradation reduction to enhance its position in the international arena; participate in and contribute to major international initiatives on mangrove restoration; and develop basic surveys on assessment, and calculation of carbon stocks in mangrove ecosystems.

Vietnam became a member of the Convention on Wetlands, known as the Ramsar Convention, in 1989. So far, nine wetlands, with a total area of 120,549 hectares in the country have been recognised as Ramsar sites – wetlands of international importance. They are Xuan Thuy National Park (recognised in 1989), Bau Sau Wetlands and Seasonal Floodplains (2005), Ba Be National Park (2011), Tram Chim National Park (2012), Ca Mau Cape National Park (2013), Con Dao National Park (2014), Lang Sen Wetland Reserve (2015), U Minh Thuong National Park (2016), and Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve (2017).

By now, a network of Vietnamese Ramsar sites has been set up and operated at the website https://vran.vn/.

To effectively implement the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat, Vietnam will prioritise perfecting mechanisms and policies related to the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

Fishing boat in distress towed to Da Tay Island for repair

Vessel 471 of the Naval Region 4 High Command on February 20 completed towing a fishing boat with engine failure to Da Tay Island for repair.

On February 19 morning, Vessel 471 was patrolling in an area about nine nautical miles to the southeast of An Bang Island when it received an order to search for and assist a fishing boat with four crew members that went adrift due to engine failure.

Braving strong winds of a tropical depression, the vessel managed to access and tow the fishing boat to Da Tay Island.

The fishing boat from central Khanh Hoa province, departing the Hon Ro fishing port in Nha Trang city on February 10, encountered the problem on February 18 afternoon. Failing to fix it, its captain sent signals calling for help from authorities and other fishing boats working in the Truong Sa waters of Vietnam.

Woman caught red-handed trading, possessing wild animals

Policemen in Dam Rong district in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on February 19 arrested Dang Thi Viet Hoai for illegally trading and possessing a large quantity of wild animals.

Searching Hoai’s house, the police discovered that 70 wild animals, including 26 civets and 37 bamboo rats, were kept in captivity. In addition, in her cold stores, Hoai also stocked squirrel, boar and jungle fowl meat and three dead weasels.

Hoai, born in 1980 and residing in Dam Rong district, admitted that she had bought the said wild animals from different hunters to resell for profits.

Resident donates land worth billions of Vietnamese dong for road construction

A resident in the Southern Province of Binh Phuoc agreed to donate more than 1,000 square meters of land for the construction of a road in the locality.

Mr. Nguyen Minh Binh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Phuoc Province’s Dong Xoai City, said that an individual has just donated land and works on the land of great value for the local construction of roads.

According to the Chairman, after the local administration persuaded Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Anh - the land donor, she agreed to donate an area of more than 1,000 square meters of land in the center of Dong Xoai City. The land lot was granted a legal land use right certificate by the competent authority for many years.

Local authority and the road investor helped the land owner to dismantle the house in the donated land lot and other construction on the land including houses, lecture halls, auxiliary works, fences, architectural objects, and trees with a total value of more than VND3.3 billion in the area of 927 square meters.

The dismantling is now complete. Immediately after site clearance was complete, Dong Xoai City People's Committee directed the investor to finish the construction of Phan Boi Chau Street which is scheduled to be built in the first quarter of 2023.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Anh revealed that local officials convinced her to give land for free explaining that if people don't donate land, it will be very difficult for the locality. She said that the family thought for a long time because the value of the land is quite huge but because of community benefit, she agreed to donate the land at last.

HCMC plans to call for social contribution to urban embellishment projects

Ho Chi Minh City is planning to call for social contribution to three urban embellishment projects.

The city Department of Construction has just sent a document to the municipal People's Committee on its plan for the appeal of social contributions for three experimental projects on urban embellishment, relocation of houses on and along canals in District 7.

Projects in the Department of Construction’s plan include VND21,240 billion Song Tan pond project, VND3,100 billion Ban Don canal project and nearly VND15,000 billion Ong Lon river project. Roughly 770 houses in the area of 17.7 ha, 659 houses in the area of 20ha and 853 houses in the area of 20.2ha respectively will be relocated.

According to the Department of Construction, the area of the above projects is mostly temporary, semi-permanent housing, forming rows of slums along river and potential risks due to high tides and riverbank erosion every year. Thus, these shacks must be relocated to renovate and embellish this area.

Vietnamese jujitsu fighters to vie for Asian titles in Thailand

Vietnam will send the best athletes to compete at the Asian Jujitsu Championship from February 23-28 in Thailand.

A 35-strong team includes world beach cup champions and 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games winners Phung Thi Hue, Dao Hong Son and Hoang Thi Nhat Que.

The event in the Thai capital Bangkok will take place at Rangsit University' campus, in Pathum Thani.

Organisers announced that more than 500 athletes from 30 countries and territories have registered for the tournament, a record number of participants.

Vietnam is aiming to win three gold medals.

Meanwhile Tran Van Thach of the Vietnam Sports Administration said the plans for training and competing were drawn up earlier as there were many tournaments for the team in 2023.

At the 2022 championship in Bahrain, Vietnam finished fifth with five golds, three silvers and eight bronze medals.

All golds went to world champion Hue in the women's 45kg newaza, fighting and contact. Hue was awarded best athlete on the second competition day.

Her teammate Duong Thi Thanh Minh secured her two titles in the women's 52kg newaza and contact.

Defending champions Hue and Minh are favourites to make top podiums again.

Young athlete Que is another golden hope as after her world beach cup title in the women's 57kg class last June.

The Vietnamese team will leave for Bangkok on February 20. It is the last international event for the team prior to the Phnom Penh SEA Games.

At the last Games in Hanoi, Vietnam came second with two golds, one silver and two bronze medals.

Vietnam helped with DNA-based identification of martyrs

The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) recently organised a scientific workshop in The Hague to launch technical cooperation in identifying war remains. 

Within the framework of a working visit by VAST Vice President Chu Hoang Ha from February 13-17, the event was part of a cooperation programme recently signed between the ICMP and VAST in October 2022 with an aim to help Vietnam apply new technology to determine the identity of fallen soldiers by means of DNA.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh thanked scientists, political activists, USAID and the ICMP for persistently promoting cooperation with Vietnamese scientists and helping families of fallen soldiers identify their remains.

ICMP Director General Kathryne Bomberger, international scientists and USAID also expressed their interest in boosting stronger collaboration, contributing to easing the pain of war in Vietnam and other places.

The ICMP was founded in 1996 under the initiative of former US President Bill Clinton with a view to supporting the search and identification of missing persons due to war, violence, natural disasters, organised crime, among others.

Headquartered in The Hague, its leadership comprises prominent figures such as the Queen of Norway, former Prime Ministers or Foreign Ministers of various countries. Its current Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is former US Ambassador Thomas Muller.

In December 2022, it admitted Nguyen Thi Thu Thao, the first Vietnamese member, to its Board of Commissioners.  It is calling on countries to share data to help make the identification process easier.

World Water Day 2023 urges changes to solve water, sanitation crisis

This year’s World Water Day (March 22) is themed “Accelerating Change” to solve the water and sanitation crisis.

The global campaign encourages people to take action to change the way they use, consume, and manage water.

Among the activities in response to the Day, the UN 2023 Water Conference is scheduled to take place at the UN headquarters in New York from March 22 to 24.

The event, to be co-hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands, will make midterm review of the implementation of the “International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development” (2018 - 2028) so as to assist countries to achieve water targets and criteria adopted internationally for the period, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Southern provinces prepare to protect forests in dry season

Many southern provinces have arranged all-day patrols to prevent forest fires during the dry season.

Truong Thanh Hao, deputy director of the Kien Giang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that water levels in U Minh Thuong, An Minh, Hon Dat and Giang Thanh indigo forests were stable, but forest managers still regularly check the forests’ moisture.

The province has prepared forces for forest fire prevention and control.

In Bac Lieu province, the provincial Bird Garden management board said that it was at warning level three (five is the highest).

The province assigned workers to be on duty all day to keep close watch on the weather and prepare water to extinguish any fires.

Ca Mau province also has a plan to protect more than 8,000ha of forest.

Le Thanh Dung, deputy director of the U Minh Ha National Park, said that the park’s workers regularly clear grass and set up notice boards in residential areas.

Vietnamese culture introduced on Algerian TV channel

Jeel Dz TV – an Arabic-language digital TV channel of Algeria, on February 19 broadcast an hour-long programme on Vietnam, spotlighting the traditional friendship between the two countries.

The reportage was produced by Jeel Dz TV in mid-February 2023 with the support of the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria.

It introduced culture, landscapes, customs, and culinary arts of the Southeast Asian nation to local audiences and the community of Arabic speakers.

In the programme, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Vinh mentioned similarities and the good relationship between the two nations, and especially highlighted the strong development of the exercise movement of Vietnamese traditional martial arts (Vovinam) in the African country -  a bright spot in bilateral relations.  

As a digital information channel, Jeel Dz TV focuses on developing and popularising information through Internet platforms and social networks such as YouTube, Tiktok, Facebook and Instagram.

Exhibition showcases preservation of Temple of Literature

An exhibition has opened at Hà Nội's Temple of Literature Complex, providing insights on the revival and conservation of the complex from 1898 to 1954.

The event, which is part of festivities honouring the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam-France diplomatic ties (1973-2023), includes a photography collection from the L'École française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO) or the French School of Asian Studies illustrating a journey of the site's preservation.

Đỗ Đình Hồng, director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, said the reviewed period saw close collaboration between personnel of the heritage site and EFEO in the protection and regular maintenance of the Temple of Literature Complex, which also hosts the Imperial Academy, Việt Nam's first university.

Their efforts have restored the worship area, and maintained its important role in relation to the landscape of Hà Nội, he added.

Lê Xuân Kiêu, director of the Temple of Literature Complex's Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities, praised the conservation team for their work, adding that EFEO had strong relations with the Temple of Literature up to the school's leave in 1957.

Nicolas Fiévé, director of EFEO gave the exhibition great praise, saying: "The exhibition depicts the architectural growth of the Temple of Literature, the life within; as well as the repair and adornment of the legacy, with the commitment of the individuals involved in this effort." "With precious materials, the exhibition allows us to reconnect to the past, which is nearly still present here," he noted.

The exhibition remains open for visitors until April 30.

Built in the 11th century during the Lý dynasty (1010–1225) the Temple of Literature Complex is a special national heritage site, and now one of the most popular tourism landmarks in Hà Nội and the country at large.

PM requests acceleration of expressway projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh yesterday sent a formal dispatch to relevant ministries and localities, asking them to tackle problems related to traffic infrastructure development.

Accordingly, after many on-site visits to resettled residents and workers of expressway construction projects as well as working sessions with the Transport Ministry, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha praised the strong determination of relevant localities in speeding up the progress by working non-stop even on Tet holiday.

However, the two leaders also received reports on certain issues that need urgent addressing to ensure the project progress.

Therefore, to fulfill the goal of ‘having 5,000km of expressways by 2030’, set forth in the 13th Congress of the Party Central Committee, the Prime Minister requested that all related ministries, localities strictly observe his directions.

Firstly, relevant ministers and chairmen of provincial and municipal People’s Committees timely deal with arisen problems within their power, ensure the project quality and safety, and eliminate any corruption. Those beyond their power must be reported to the Government and the Prime Minister for further directions.

Secondly, in February 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have to distribute detailed instruction to relevant localities as to the procedures for exploiting minerals to serve construction purposes (registration documents; exploitation capacity, volume, measures, equipment; commitment on environment protection and recovery activities), and for proper landfills during the exploitation process.

Thirdly, the People’s Committees of provinces and cities where expressways pass by must collaborate with the Transport Ministry, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to review and increase the exploitation capacity of local stone and sand mines for these projects while taking care of construction material prices.

Next, in February 2023, the Finance Ministry must introduce guidance on VAT reimbursement when the PPP investment has the participation of state capital.

By June 2023, the Planning and Investment Ministry must rise the proportion of state capital to over 50 percent in PPP projects in remote areas with financial trouble or with elements of national defense and security.

Finally, the Transport Ministry guides localities to identify the location, scale, and investment level of resting stops for expressway projects before March 2023.

International chemistry conference attracts 350 scientists

The International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education yesterday held the 10th Asia-Pacific Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Conference (APATCC-10), attracting the participation of 350 scientists from 25 nations.

Prof. Tran Thanh Van, Chairman of ‘Rencontres du Vietnam’ Association, informed that the conference is a chance for global scientists to meet and present their studies on molecular science and simulation in biomedicine, including the applications of AI and machine learning during research.

By sharing experience and expertise among nations, participants hoped to devise optimal and most effective solutions to apply in the field of computation for molecular science and simulation in biomedicine.

The conference was a great academic opportunity for international scientists, doctorate students, and young Vietnamese science-lovers to access and maintain their collaboration networks, update their professional knowledge, and have a better future career direction.

Binh Duong: Factories to be moved from residential areas

About 2,900 businesses and factories in residential areas of the southern province of Bình Dương  will be re-located into industrial zones and clusters in the locality from 2024-2030, according to a plan sketched out by the provincial People’s Committee.

According to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, the number of enterprises that need to be moved accounts for 71 per cent of the total number of local industrial production establishments.

The implementation of the scheme aims to prevent and control environmental pollution, noise, fires and explosions in residential areas, and contribute to adjusting the province’s urban planning, the department said.  

It is also expected to help transform service development models and promote civilised and modern urban areas in Thủ Dầu Một, Dĩ An and Thuận An cities.

According to Vice President of the  Bình Dương Ceramics Association Vương Siêu Tín, local authorities should have appropriate measures to support businesses that are required to relocate, helping them stabilise their production activities after relocation.  

The Director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Thanh Toàn said this was a major policy of the locality and it would notify businesses in advance so that they would have time to prepare.

In a recent dialogue with representatives of businesses operating in the area, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Võ Văn Minh said that the locality would prioritise production models applying high technologies associated with environmental protection.

The aim was to create harmony in socio-economic development and green growth, thus contributing to developing Bình Dương as a smart city.

Film week to celebrate 80th anniversary of Party's first platform on culture

A film week celebrating the 80th anniversary of the “Outline of Vietnamese Culture”, the first platform on culture launched by the Communist Party of Việt Nam, will take place from February 25 to March 3 nationwide.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism tasked the Cinema Department with coordinating the event alongside the departments of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of cities and provinces, as well as the National Cinema Centre.

Ten films focusing on President Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam's land, people and culture will be shown during the week. They are four feature movies, four documentaries, and two animated films.

The film week opening ceremony will take place on February 25 at 7pm at the National Cinema Centre, located at 87 Láng Hạ Street in Ba Đình District of Hà Nội.

A national science conference will also be held on February 27 to mark the anniversary of the culture platform.

The event will take place in person in Hà Nội and online in 63 other locations across the country.

The conference agenda specified two key contents: "Theory and practical significance of the Outline of Vietnamese Culture" and "Vietnamese culture and people - The ideological basis and driving force of the country's growth in the new period".

In 1943 the then Party General Secretary Trường Chinh wrote the Outline on Vietnamese Culture (also known as the 1943 Outline on Culture), using Marxism and the Party's and leader Nguyễn Ái Quốc's guidelines, emphasising that the content, nature, organisation, and development orientation of a cultural revolution can only be associated with the national liberation revolution, and that a cultural revolution can be realised when the political revolution has succeeded.

The document defined that Vietnamese culture, consisting of ideology, learning, and arts, “will be liberated by the democratic revolution and freed from colonialist shackles to catch up with the world's neo-democratic culture."

Da Lat proposes upgrade, expansion of main roads to tackle traffic congestion

The People’s Committee of Da Lat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has proposed an expansion project of the main downtown streets including Hoang Van Thu, Phu Dong Thien Vuong, Tran Le to reduce traffic congestion.

The project worth VND436 billion (US$18.3 million) is scheduled to be implemented in the 2023-2026 period. In addition, a new road will be built parallel to Tran Quoc Toan Street this year with a capital of VND37.9 billion (US$1.6 million).

Lam Dong Province has recently carried out many upgrade and expansion projects of roads in Da Lat City which is facing congestion due to the increasing number of vehicles, especially on the occasion of public holidays.

National high school graduation exam 2023 to take place in June

The national high school graduation exam for the academic year 2022- 2023 will take place in June. The exam format will remain the same as last year, announced by the Ministry of Education and Training on February 19.

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, the national high school graduation exam for the academic years, in 2020-2021 and 2021- 2022 were held in July. This year’s examination will be organized earlier. In addition, university enrollment schedules will also begin earlier to prepare for the new school year that is expected to start in September, Director of the Higher Education Department under the Ministry of Education and Training Nguyen Thu Thuy said.

Universities can launch admission requirements and organize selection based on high school graduation exam results early. Students must complete the university application form on the public university system in accordance with the regulations, she added.

Binh Dinh's folk festival recognized as national intangible cultural heritage

The People’s Committee of Binh Dinh Province on February 19 held a ceremony to receive a certificate of recognition of Ba (local tutelary goddess) Pagoda- Nuoc Man Trading Port Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage.

At the ceremony to receive a certificate of recognition of Ba (local tutelary goddess) Pagoda- Nuoc Man Trading Port Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage

The Ba (local tutelary goddess) Pagoda- Nuoc Man Trading Port Festival was born and associated with the establishment and development of Nuoc Man port which was one of the bustling commercial ports in the Southeast Asian region during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Ba (local tutelary goddess) Pagoda was built in 1610 in the midst of the most prosperous period.

The festival is one of the traditional events in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh featuring various cultural folk activities. It is held in three days, starting from the last day of the first lunar month to the second day of the second lunar month, at An Hoa Village in Tuy Phuoc District’s Phuoc Quang Commune.

The ritual aims to pray for a safe fishing journey, and a prosperous and peaceful life for local people, fishermen and traders.

Artists help Vietnamese circus win global respect

With their love for the circus, tireless efforts, and unceasing creativity, artists of Vietnam have made their names known around the world.

In early February, Giang Quoc Co and his younger brother Giang Quoc Nghiep set a new world record by performing a head-to-head balancing act blindfolded in Milan, Italy.

They walked a 40cm-wide and 10m-long surface and climbed up and down 10 steps in 1 minute and 55 seconds. That has made the duo the only in Vietnam to hold four world records.

Earlier, the two had been assisted by the Ho Chi Minh City circus troupe, now the Phuong Nam Arts Theatre, to take part in many international competitions in such countries as China, Italy, and Cuba and continually won prizes, according to the Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper.

They said those events were wonderful chances for them to learn experience from international artists, realise their weaknesses to improve their skills, and impress major circus troupes in the world.

As a result, the brothers have been invited to perform in many countries like the US, Spain, and Germany.

Nghiep said that to grab global attention, it is necessary to make a difference and create uniqueness. To do that, the first factor is talent with unique acts that are like no other, and another is to bring into play traditional culture as seen in their specially designed “ao dai” – a traditional costume of Vietnam.

Meritorious Artist Bich Lien, Deputy Director of the Phuong Nam Arts Theatre, said Co and Nghiep have made enormous efforts to shine, adding that they have been working industriously, passionately, and creatively while popularising their images well to leave impression in Vietnam and the world.

Aside from the pair, other artists have also been applying themselves to the circus and gained achievements.

Late last year, the Vietnam Circus Federation won two awards at competitions in Russia.

Chu Hong Thuy and Pham Thi Huong won a gold prize for their “Du Son” (Red Swing) performance at the Circus Princess festival, which attracted more than 100 female artists from 10 countries.

Notably, there were only two gold prizes at the contest, and the other belonged to a Russian artist.

Meanwhile, Chu Khanh Huyen reaped a bronze award at the “Without Borders” international circus festival. The event drew the participation of more than 120 artists from 15 countries and featured two gold prizes, three silvers, and four bronzes.

Tong Toan Thang, Director of the Vietnam Circus Federation, said artists have kept training even amid the COVID-19 pandemic to sustain their performance.

He held that Vietnamese artists can gain more international prizes if they receive more investment, expressing his hope for stronger assistance from state agencies so that artists can take part in international festivals and competitions.

Aquaculture towards large commodity production

To deploy a national plan on aquaculture development in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2045, in August 2022, the Prime Minister approved a national programme for aquaculture development in the 2021-2030 period.

The objective is to develop effective and sustainable aquaculture while proactively adapting to climate change; improve productivity, quality, value and competitiveness of aquatic products; and meet the requirements of domestic and export markets, the Nhan dan newspaper reported.

In addition to the above overall goals, the national programme for aquaculture development in the 2021-2030 period also set out many specific goals: By 2030, aquaculture production should reach 7 million tonnes with export revenue of 12 billion USD per year, while the growth rate of aquaculture value is expected to reach an average of more than 4.5% a year. Specifically, in the next eight years, more than 50 aquaculture areas and concentrated seed production areas will receive investment while essential infrastructure will be upgraded to meet production requirements.

Over the years, Vietnam has built a value chain of pangasius. So far, it has been effective and has set the goal that by 2030, Vietnam will actively produce and supply more than 70% of the demand for tiger prawn and whiteleg shrimp and 100% selected brood stock; at the same time, it will improve the quality of breeding aquatic species with high economic value and large volume of commodity products.

Vietnam has also invested in upgrading aquaculture infrastructure, at the same time developing production systems, supplying materials and aquaculture supporting industries.

Currently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is developing a decree on a number of policies on fisheries development, according to which mechanisms and policies on infrastructure investment in seed production and aquaculture development. The central budget will invest 100% of funds for building essential infrastructure in concentrated aquaculture areas, marine aquaculture areas, and concentrated aquatic seed production areas for marine aquaculture.

The national programme for aquaculture development in the 2021-2030 period is clearly an important step to develop from small-scale fisheries to large, sustainable commodity production and an indispensable trend when Vietnam is aiming to be one of the leading seafood production and processing centres in the region and world.

Overcoming numerous challenges, 2022 was the second year in which Vietnam's seafood industry implemented this programme, with many positive signals, as all targets have exceeded the set level. In particular, the export value reached a record level in history - reaching the milestone of nearly 11 billion USD, up 23.8% over the same period in 2021.

To date, the marine farming area has reached about 9 million m³ in cages, while aquaculture production has reached 5.19 million tonnes, an increase of 7% compared to 2021 and also an all-time record high.

Source: VNA/SGT/VNS/VOV/Dtinews/SGGP/VGP/Hanoitimes