Phu Yen (VNA) – A forum on Vietnam’s sustainablemarine economic development took place in the south central coastal province ofPhu Yen on June 12.
The event was co-organised by the Party Central Committee'sEconomic Commission, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and theprovincial Party Committee.
Addressing the forum, head of the commission Tran Tuan Anh affirmedin the process of national defence, building and development, the Party andState always attach special importance to the role of the sea.
In 2007, the 10th Party Central Committee’s 4th meetingissued the Vietnamese maritime strategy. After 10 years, the 12th PartyCentral Committee’s 8th meeting issued Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW on the strategyfor sustainable development Vietnam's marine economy until 2030 with a visionto 2045.
He said the implementation of Resolution No. 36 have so farturned out positive outcomes in raising awareness on the position and role ofthe seas and islands in developing the economy and protecting the national sovereignty.
Better safeguarding sovereignty, search and rescueactivities at sea, international maritime cooperation, and living standards incoastal areas have also been recorded, he noted.
Deputy Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Le MinhNgan highlighted a need to create environmental and legal policies serving thestrong growth of the sea economy.
He recommended encouraging investment in scientific researchand development, technology transfer, and capacity improvement; as well asimplementing pilot projects to access marine renewable energy sources such asthe wind, waves, tides, currents, heat and the sun.
It is also necessary to increase cooperation in themanagement, inspection, and tackling of marine pollution, he added.
🔯At the forum, participants discussed the outcomes ofResolution No. 36, solutions to related sci-tech development, investmentattraction for socio-economic growth in coastal provinces; and human resourcestraining to serve sustainable marine economic development, among othermatters./.
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A host of activities are scheduled during the Vietnam Sea and Island Week, starting on June 1, to raise awareness and sense of responsibility among sectors, enterprises and people of the effective management, exploitation and use of natural resources and protection of marine environment.
Appropriate policies and regulations will help fully exploit untapped potential in developing blue sea economy, which plays an important role in socio – economic development of Vietnam, according to insiders.
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Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
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Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
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Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
The dispatch noted that since the beginning of 2025, natural disasters have claimed 29 lives and left several others missing. A total of 67 houses have collapsed, and 2,342 homes have been unroofed or damaged.
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At the event (Photo: VNA) 
