Vietnam might have avoided a yellow card had it learned from the experiences of some of its neighbours. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors recently warned the country's seafood sector to up its game when it came to combating IUU fishing. The yellow card could also cause complications. But governments can and should do more besides imposing regulations to promote sustainable development. Examples of innovative financial approaches include the Social Outcomes Fund in Malaysia that engages entrepreneurs in sustainable development.

Source: Bangkok Post October 30, 2017 06:33 UTC