prioritisation key to removing mekong delta traffic bottlenecks

Prioritisation key to removing Mekong Delta traffic bottlenecks

Scarce funding and other resources should be directed to priority projects as the main measure to remove traffic bottlenecks in the Mekong Dela region, Deputy PM Trịnh Đình Dũng said yesterday.
long an takes lead in attracting fdi in mekong delta

Long An takes lead in attracting FDI in Mekong Delta

The southern province of Long An has launched a number of measures to improve the investment environment and raise the provincial competitiveness index (PCI). By 2020, the province strives to become a modern and sustainable industrial province.
mekong delta aims to become special tourist area by 2020

Mekong Delta aims to become special tourist area by 2020

Measures to realise a master plan on tourism development in the Mekong Delta to 2020 with a vision to 2030 were discussed at a conference held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 5.
mekong delta takes urgent steps to prevent drought

Mekong Delta takes urgent steps to prevent drought

Last year’s drought devastated crops and caused serious losses for farmers in the Mekong Delta. This year, authorities are restructuring crops, building dykes and erecting sluices in anticipation of continuing weather disasters.
solutions sought for population labour migration in mekong delta

Solutions sought for population, labour migration in Mekong Delta

The Government needs to work out comprehensive solutions to control population and labour migraton in the Mekong Delta region to ensure security and defence, officials have said.
mekong delta raises tra fish export revenue

Mekong Delta raises tra fish export revenue

The Mekong Delta plans to export 600,000-650,000 tonnes of tra fish for $1.55 billion in 2011, $150 million more than last year’s figure.
mekong delta urges more high tech farming investment

Mekong Delta urges more high-tech farming investment

Foreign investors looking for an investment destination in Viet Nam would make a mistake if they did not consider the Mekong Delta in southern Viet Nam.
can tho to host intl mekong delta agriculture festival

Can Tho to host int’l Mekong Delta agriculture festival

The International Agricultural Festival of the Mekong Delta will be held from March 9-13, 2017 in Can Tho city, expecting to attract up to 500 domestic and foreign enterprises, announced the organising board at a press conference on December 22.
mekong delta many industrial zones built but others left idle

Mekong Delta: Many industrial zones built, but others left idle

Many industrial zones (IZs) have been built in the Mekong Delta and more will be built in accordance with approved plans, but some IZs have been left idle.
mekong delta farmers struggling with aftermath of drought salinity

Mekong Delta farmers struggling with aftermath of drought, salinity

Farmers in the Mekong Delta are struggling to resume agricultural production because of the lingering effects of the recent drought and saltwater intrusion and a shortage of funds and seeds.
mekong delta integrated climate resilience project ratified

Mekong Delta Integrated Climate Resilience Project ratified

The PM has approved the Mekong Delta Integrated Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Project, which is financed by the World Bank (WB).
pm directs saline intrusion handling in mekong delta

PM directs saline intrusion handling in Mekong Delta

The PM recently released an instruction requesting imperative measures to deal with saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta.
science technology application enhanced for mekong delta development

Science-technology application enhanced for Mekong Delta development

PM Nguyen Tan Dung asked local authorities in the Mekong Delta to actively launch the Party and State’s guidelines, policies and laws concerning  science and technology development and application to improve the competitiveness of each locality in particular and the region in general.
entering the giant bird nest in vietnams mekong delta

Entering the giant ‘bird nest’ in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

A wetland reserve and bird sanctuary nestled in the Mekong Delta has recently been included on a list of ‘Wetlands of International Importance,’ as it offers rich biodiversity and presents significant challenges to conservation at the same time.
vietnams mekong delta emerges as new destination for giant retailers

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta emerges as new destination for giant retailers

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, which consists of 13 provinces southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, has become a new destination for shopping mall operators, with such big names as Lotte and Vingroup among the latest to develop projects there.