mekong connect forum to debut in can tho

Mekong Connect Forum to debut in Can Tho

The Mekong Connect Forum scheduled to take place in southern Can Tho province on September 4 will provide an excellent chance for businesses from four Mekong delta provinces to enhance connectivity for prospective development.
promoting sustainable economic development in mekong delta

Promoting sustainable economic development in Mekong Delta

Many hot topics were discussed at the Mekong Connect 2022 Forum including measures to improve the quality of integration in science, technology, and innovation.
options abound for funding of transport in mekong delta

Options abound for funding of transport in Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta region comprises 13 cities and provinces with important roles and strategic locations. It is a key economic hub with huge potential and advantages, especially in agriculture, seafood, and tourism.
innovative remedy for saltwater intrusion in mekong delta

Innovative remedy for saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta

The inauguration of the Water-by-Wind Demonstration project took place on March 15 in Ninh Thuan province, setting the path for resolving the Mekong Delta's burning salinisation problem.
mekong delta attractive for renewable energy investment

Mekong Delta attractive for renewable energy investment

The Mekong Delta has great advantages to develop the renewable energy sector, including wind, solar, biomass and gas thermal power, according to experts.
vietnam to prioritise key projects of the mekong delta

Vietnam to prioritise key projects of the Mekong Delta

The total state budget investment for the Mekong Delta is expected to be around VND388 trillion ($16.87 billion) during the period 2021-2025.
mekong delta long term future relying on renewables

Mekong Delta long-term future relying on renewables

The latest draft of the country’s power development plan puts focus on renewable energy development – however, the Mekong Delta should see more attention in the development of renewables to protect its assets in the long run.
mekong delta drives attractiveness to foreign investors

Mekong Delta drives attractiveness to foreign investors

Foreign investors from Thailand, South Korea, and Japan are eyeing investment opportunities in garment and textiles, construction, solar power, manufacturing, and retail in the Mekong Delta.
new international port in mekong river delta on the cards

New international port in Mekong River Delta on the cards

With the improvement of the transport system a key development direction for the Mekong River Delta, the Ministry of Transport has proposed to develop an international port that could connect the delta to the world.
mekong delta localities see signs of tourism recovery

Mekong Delta localities see signs of tourism recovery

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has seen a rebound in domestic tourism and the number of visitors is expected to rise during the upcoming New Year and Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays.
mekong delta province embraces rooftop solar

Mekong Delta province embraces rooftop solar

HCM CITY - Rooftop solar energy is becoming increasingly popular in Tien Giang, with hundreds of companies, government agencies and private houses in the Mekong Delta installing solar panels.
hcm city mekong delta stimulating tourism

HCM City, Mekong Delta stimulating tourism

A programme to boost tourism in HCM City and the Mekong Delta kicked off in Can Tho city on July 3.
mekong delta enjoys bumper rice crop

Mekong Delta enjoys bumper rice crop

Despite being affected by drought and saltwater intrusion, the Mekong Delta harvested a record output of about 7.3 million tons of rice in the Winter-Spring crop 2019-2020.
mekong delta province faces severe drought

Mekong Delta province faces severe drought

Tien Giang is one of the five Mekong Delta provinces including Ben Tre, Kien Giang, Ca Mau and Vinh Long to declare emergency due to severe drought and saltwater intrusion.
mekong delta sees fall in tourist arrivals

Mekong Delta sees fall in tourist arrivals

The Cuu Long (Mekong) region is seeing a fall in the number of tourist arrival due to the Covid-19 outbreak.