Development of the Ocean and Coastal Economy during the Period of International Economic Integration in Thanh Hoa Province

The ocean and coastal economy have a particularly important position for coastal countries in the development process. In the new conditions, the need for development and international economic integration is placing great pressure on countries in terms of raw materials, transportation and living space, the role of the marine economy is even more evident appears clearly. Vietnam is a country with great potential for marine economy. With a coastline of over 3,260 km long and a sea area of over one million square kilometers, the sea has brought Vietnam many great benefits from mineral exploitation, maritime economic development, seafood exploitation, island economy, and tourism. Coastal tourism and development of coastal economic zones. Thanh Hoa is a coastal province with great potential but has not been exploited for prosperity. The coastal area of Thanh Hoa province (boundary 2 includes 4 districts, 1 town and 1 city) has great potential to create integrated development and be a driving force in promoting the province's economic acceleration, but in general Up to now, it has not been effectively promoted. The article uses secondary data to study the current state of the coastal economy in Thanh Hoa province. Research results show opportunities as well as challenges from coastal economic development in Thanh Hoa province. From there, the article also proposes some suggestions to enhance coastal economic development in Thanh Hoa province.