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Two training vessels of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force arrived at Tien Sa port on March 6, beginning a visit to the central city of Da Nang.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China agreed on a 10-year plan through 2027 to protect the coasts and marine resources in the East Sea while trying to settle territorial disputes in the waters, said a document issued on November 13 by involved parties' leaders.

PSNews-On May 30, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung chaired a meeting at the Government Headquarters to review the implementation of the Prime Minister's Directive on prevention, mitigation and halt of Vietnamese fishermen exploiting maritime resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of other nations.

Nearly one year after a marine environmental incident occurred in central Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue provinces, efforts and actions are being made to bring the calm sea back for the region.

Two Philippine nationals were rescued at sea and brought ashore at Dong Tac fishing port in the south central coastal province of Phu Yen on January 9.

PSNews-The Standing Committee of the 14^th National Assembly decided to establish a special team to inspect “The implementation of policies and legal regulations in exploiting, cultivating and processing seafood for economic development in conjunction with national defense and security”.

A Philippine national has been saved and delivered to the border guard in the central province of Quang Ngai after his boat sunk at sea.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued Circular 26/2016 to regulate the classification of marine areas based on the level of risk of pollution.