Mekong Delta to expand high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has agreed with local authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta to further expand the model of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation under a one million hectare rice project, aiming towards environmentally friendly and globally competitive agricultural production. 15:40 | 08/05/2025
Unlock transport potential to accelerate Mekong Delta growth: PM PM Phạm Minh Chính required that the construction progress and quality of projects must be ensured, with no cost overruns, no corruption or wastefulness, hygiene ensured, and the environment restored. 14:52 | 22/04/2025
A shift in mindset towards sustainable agriculture in the Mekong Delta Today, half a century after Reunification Day, rice yields in the delta have surged from 5–6 million tonnes in 1977 to more than 20 million tonnes annually. Việt Nam’s rice production and exports are now part of a global value chain. 11:35 | 16/04/2025
Mekong Delta faces intensifying saltwater intrusion amid declining dry season flow Hydrological forecasts from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting and the Mekong River Commission suggest that total rainfall across the Mekong Basin in March will remain close to the long-term average, with variations of 5-20 per cent across different sub-basins. 08:46 | 06/03/2025
Floating season in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta: A culinary paradise of diverse delights The ‘floating season’ in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam offers a culinary paradise, featuring a diverse array of delicious dishes to satisfy various tastes. 08:54 | 07/11/2024
Solving human resource problem to develop tourism in Mekong Delta It is urgent to train quality workers, that is the solution proposed by experts and businesses to develop tourism in the region. 09:50 | 14/10/2024
Mekong Delta rice projects: early wins, ongoing hurdles Agricultural officials have proposed using straw for mushroom cultivation, livestock feed and fertiliser, but a more comprehensive economic plan is needed to manage this resource more effectively. 08:40 | 20/09/2024
Mekong Delta strives to secure inland waterway traffic safety The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, which comprises 12 provinces and Cần Thơ City, has a dense river and canal network, which plays a major role in transporting people and goods. 08:40 | 22/07/2024
Making all efforts to complete Mekong Delta's expressways ahead of schedule: PM The expressway projects that are completed on time or ahead of schedule will open up new opportunities and development space for the entire Mekong Delta region as well the country. 08:08 | 15/07/2024
Mekong Delta dried fish making villages busy ahead of Tết To improve value, local authorities have strengthened oversight of the quality of dried fish and trade promotions, and helped producers get their products registered under the country’s “One Commune-One Product” (OCOP) programme. 09:57 | 23/01/2024
