Vinh Thuc: Sustainable and multi-purpose marine economic development

As an island commune located in the Northeast sea of ​​the Fatherland, Vinh Thuc commune has a special strategic position in terms of national defense and security and many advantages in developing the marine economy. Operating a 2-level local government, Vinh Thuc has entered a new development phase with the goal of: Developing a sustainable, multi-purpose marine economy, linking the advantages of tourism - fisheries - marine services with environmental conservation and improving people's lives.

Vinh Thuc Lighthouse is not only an important "eye" of the sea but also a cultural highlight, a check-in point that cannot be missed for tourists when coming to Vinh Thuc.

Vinh Thuc has a natural area of ​​over 49km², a population of nearly 5,300 people, characterized by open sea space, mild climate, long coastline with many beautiful beaches, fine white sand and clear blue sea. The landscape here still retains the charm of nature, is not noisy, not overloaded with services, suitable for the trend of experiential tourism and ecological resorts.

With that advantage, tourism is identified as the key economic sector of the commune. The crescent-shaped beaches, immense casuarina forests, and Vinh Thuc Lighthouse - a special observation point with a wide view are becoming an attraction for tourists. Many community tourism models, homestays, seafood fishing experiences, camping, trekking have been initially deployed by people and businesses, opening up a new livelihood direction for the community.

From its potential, tourism has gradually played an important role in economic restructuring, forming accommodation, culinary , and transportation services, creating more jobs and income for people.

Since the beginning of the year, aquatic product output in Vinh Thuc commune has reached more than 1,500 tons.

Along with that, the fisheries economy is the traditional source of livelihood for the islanders. The sea area around Vinh Thuc has many types of high-value seafood such as crabs, sea worms, squid, mackerel, mackerel, etc., which are favored by the market. In addition to natural exploitation, the commune has gradually oriented the development of marine aquaculture in a sustainable direction, prioritizing cage farming and specialty farming associated with resource protection.

In particular, Vinh Thuc has great advantages in seaports and fishing logistics services. The implementation of the D1 Sub-zone Planning under the Mong Cai Border Gate Economic Zone Master Plan has created an important foundation to attract investment in the fields of logistics, maritime trade services, wharf systems, cold storage, and cargo handling.

Van Gia Port contributes to promoting the socio-economic development of Vinh Thuc commune.

Along with the sea, forests are valuable assets of Vinh Thuc. The locality has over 2,700 hectares of forest, of which nearly 1,300 hectares are coastal protection forests. Forest cover is about 55%, helping to protect the environment, prevent erosion, and create ecological landscapes for tourism.

The commune has allocated land and production forests to 79 households with an area of ​​nearly 180 hectares, creating conditions for people to participate in managing, protecting and developing the economy from sustainable forests. Sustainable forestry development not only brings economic value but is also a key requirement for preserving ecosystems and attracting tourism in the future.

According to the report of Vinh Thuc Commune People's Committee, since the beginning of the year, the socio-economic situation of the commune has continued to have clear changes. Agricultural - forestry - fishery production continues to develop steadily: Cultivated area reaches more than 417 hectares; aquatic product output reaches more than 1,500 tons, creating stable income for many households.

Accommodation facilities serving tourists on Vinh Thuc island commune.

Trade and service activities have grown positively; budget revenue in the area has reached the set progress. Tourism has recovered strongly, the number of visitors to the island is estimated at over 15,000; contributing to stimulating demand for services, consuming local products and creating more seasonal jobs for the people.

The commune has implemented the model of “Green Island - no plastic waste”, maintained environmental sanitation campaigns, collected waste, cleaned the coast, and built a civilized tourism lifestyle. Three temporary waste collection points have been put into use; the locality is promoting the construction of a small-scale waste incinerator to reduce transportation costs to the mainland.

The Vinh Thuc Commune Party Committee has determined the goal for the 2025 - 2030 period to shift the economic structure towards services - tourism accounting for about 60%, agriculture - forestry - fishery accounting for 40%. The locality strives to achieve advanced new rural standards by 2026 and model new rural standards before 2030; average income per capita reaches 180 - 200 million VND/year; no more poor households or re-poor households according to national criteria.

To achieve the set goals, the commune focuses on attracting investment in eco-tourism and community tourism; building unique tourism products associated with fishermen's culture; improving transport infrastructure and marine services. Along with that, the locality strengthens land and resource management, thoroughly handles cases of illegal encroachment on tidal flats and aquaculture water surfaces; speeds up the process of granting certificates of land use rights for production to stabilize livelihoods.

The “Green Island - No Plastic Waste” model continues to be maintained as one of the key solutions. Mass organizations actively encourage people to limit the use of disposable plastic, protecting the marine environment for sustainable development.

People of Vinh Thuc commune collect garbage on the beach.

Mr. Tran Ngoc Trung, Chairman of Vinh Thuc Commune People's Committee, said: "We are focusing on comprehensively reviewing potentials, completing planning, attracting high-quality tourism and marine service projects, focusing on developing fisheries, seaports, etc. to develop Vinh Thuc quickly and sustainably, improving people's lives while maintaining national defense and security."

Vinh Thuc is transforming strongly in socio-economic development. Infrastructure is gradually being invested, tourism is flourishing, agricultural, forestry and fishery production is stable, and the environment is being preserved. With the determination of the government and the consensus of the people, Vinh Thuc is gradually building the image of a rich, beautiful, civilized island commune with the goal of developing a sustainable, multi-purpose marine economy.

Huu Viet

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