On the basis of historical methods, the article presents the potentials and strengths of the Southeastern sea and islands, the process of coastal localities in this area developing marine economy; to associate marine economic development with cultural development, human development, and implementation of democracy, progress and social justice; satisfactorily solving social problems, improving people's material and spiritual life, protecting environmental landscape, ensuring the requirements of sustainable development. Besides, the article analyzes and assesses the economic transformation of the Southeastern sea and summarizes some lessons learned.

Marine economy, Southeast, economic changes

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