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Vietnam maritime nation development strategy

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Vietnam is advancing its strategic framework to transform into a strong maritime nation, moving beyond simple resource exploitation toward modern maritime governance. Following the 14th Party Central Committee’s issuance of Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW in July 2026, the strategy emphasizes integrated maritime space for offshore wind, industrial aquaculture, and logistics. This is complemented by Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW regarding the National Security Strategy, signed by General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm. During a national conference, General Secretary and President Tô Lâm emphasized that by 2045, the country aims to be “wealthy and sustainably developed from the sea,” utilizing advanced technology and modern governance. The sea is increasingly viewed as a vital space for survival, development, and the protection of national sovereignty, intended to connect the mainland with islands and economic corridors to global ocean value chains. Legislative and regional efforts are underway to institutionalize supporting these goals. The National Assembly is debating the inclusion of coastal land reclamation projects in the draft Urban Development Law, provided they meet strict environmental, defense, and climate adaptation standards. Simultaneously, while the Ministry of Construction is integrating integrates maritime directions into the draft Maritime and Inland Waterway Law. To support a green economy, the government has set a target for it Regionally, An Giang province is focusing on developing eight dynamic urban centers, such as Long Xuyen and Rach Gia, to contribute 10% serve as growth poles for logistics, high-tech agriculture, and eco-tourism, contributing to the national GDP by 2030. Mekong Delta economic breakthrough. A key pillar of this transition is remains developing a “fast and strong” national maritime industry, with a specific focus on specifically shipbuilding. However, significant structural challenges remain. The Vietnamese persist, as the domestic fleet currently holds only a 5-8% market share of the country’s import-export cargo, leaving a heavy dependence on foreign shipping companies for long-distance trade to Europe, North America, and North Asia. Furthermore, domestic value creation within the shipbuilding chain is estimated at only 20-30%, with local production of components and equipment accounting for just 10-15%. 20-30%.

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  1. 2026-09-05 10:23 UTC Vietnam maritime nation development strategy
  2. 2026-09-02 01:19 UTC Vietnam maritime nation development strategy
  3. 2026-08-23 01:22 UTC Vietnam maritime nation development strategy
  4. 2026-08-22 03:07 UTC Vietnam maritime nation development strategy
  5. 2026-08-18 10:18 UTC Vietnam maritime nation development strategy

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