Hanoi, Feb. 17 -- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on February 17 chaired a meeting to review a draft decree on the management and protection of endangered wildlife species.

The proposed regulations also aim to implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Ha stressed the need for strict enforcement, including administrative, economic, and criminal measures to combat the illegal exploitation, trade, and consumption of endangered wildlife.

He requested that the new decree must include a dedicated chapter on public awareness, particularly through education, and immediate action against violations.

The decree must cut both supply and demand for endangered wildlife, ensuring tight...