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Vietnam's Seas: Dual-Use Blue Economy Blueprint
26 Aug
Summary
- Vietnam aims for a coordinated, digitized Blue Economy.
- Offshore wind platforms could double as maritime surveillance.
- Dual-use by design policy integrates civilian and defense needs.
Vietnam is advancing its maritime future by focusing on three strategic priorities: a unified government approach to marine spatial governance, rapid digitalization, and modernizing the offshore wind industry. This strategy aims to transition towards a sustainable Blue Economy, emphasizing high-tech infrastructure and emerging sectors.
A "dual-use by design" policy is central to integrating economic development with national security. This involves engineering major commercial projects, such as deep-water ports and offshore wind farms, to also serve defense objectives.
Four specific strategies will implement this dual-use approach. These include embedding dual-use requirements in all Blue Economy projects, such as reinforcing port infrastructure for naval logistics and equipping offshore wind foundations with surveillance sensors. Strategic international partnerships will also be forged to share geopolitical risks in major energy and logistics projects.
