Update: February, 15/2021 - 11:14 | A drilling rig of Vietsovpetro under the Việt Nam Oil and Gas Group at the Bạch Hổ oil field. VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng HÀ NỘI The marine economy has become key to Việt Nam s economic structure and exploitation of the country s seas and islands has created a new driving force for development amid deep international integration, experts have said. To realise the goal of Viet Nam becoming a strong coastal country by 2045, experts, scientists, businesses and State agencies all think it is important to pay attention to the role of science, marine technology and marine human resources.