HCM, July 11 -- As Vietnam intensifies efforts to have the European Commission's (EC) "yellow card" warning against Vietnamese seafood exports for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted, Ho Chi Minh City is making strides in applying digital technologies to improve fisheries management and transparency.

Across the city's coastal communities, local authorities are adopting specialised digital applications to manage fishing vessels, monitor catch data, and support traceability efforts.

These tools not only streamline administrative procedures but also help fishermen comply with national regulations and EC recommendations.

In Long Hai commune - part of former Ba Ria-Vung Tau province - vessel owners are now equipped wit...