Local authorities, domestic and international organizations, and people of the South Central region are making efforts to restore the mangrove forest belt in the region. Initial results have been recorded, contributing to restoring coastal ecosystems, while creating sustainable livelihoods and foundation for ecotourism.

As a high-class, nutrient-rich seafood specialty, lobsters have very high economic value. In the recent years, the South Central Coast has became the "kingdom" of lobster farming in Vietnam.

Drought has still been accelerating in the South Central and Central Highland Regions, including Binh Thuan. Ensuring sufficient water resource for irrigation is the top priority of the locality now.

The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on November 5 decided to allocate 3 billion VND (132,000 USD) to south central and Central Highlands provinces which were just hit by storm Damrey.