delta

Private sector pioneers sustainable development in the Mekong Delta

April 09, 2022 | 14:01

The Mekong Delta Business Forum was held on April 8 in Can Tho to provide an opportunity for Vietnamese and Dutch businesses to discuss their operations.

Mekong Delta on its way to achieve water, food, and energy sustainability for all

March 29, 2022 | 18:22

Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Elsbeth Akkerman and Paul Bergsma, representative of consultancy firm Royal Haskoning DHV, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the issues and significance of this master plan.

PM demands stronger anti-pandemic actions in face of Omicron

December 20, 2021 | 11:11

The Prime Minister has requested all ministries, sectors, and localities to ramp up efforts against COVID-19 in the face of the new variant Omicron.

Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation Forum 2012 opens

December 06, 2012 | 14:35

The Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation (MDEC) Forum – MDEC Tien Giang 2012 opened in the southern province of Tien Giang on Dec. 5 on the theme “Towards a quality and sustainable agriculture.”

Soc Trang to tap its seaport potential

December 05, 2012 | 15:11

Lying in the Hau River’s lower section, coastal Soc Trang province is more than one-hour car drive from vibrant Can Tho city, an economic, cultural and education-training centre in the Mekong River Delta.

Investment confab set for Mekong Delta

December 04, 2012 | 09:06

The conference on promoting Investment-Trade-Tourism into Mekong River Delta organised by West-South regional leaders, related ministries and investors will be held on December 6 in My Tho city, Tien Giang province.

Mekong Delta offers unique tourism opportunities

November 19, 2012 | 08:52

In context of the current economic woes in the world, the tourism sector is still striving to attract more people to visit the Mekong Delta area in Vietnam, which is offering unique, stress free and exotic tours.

The ten best destinations in Vietnam

July 07, 2012 | 09:10

Globalgrasshopper, a popular site for international tourists, has listed the top ten must-see destinations in Vietnam.

Mekong’s river of fortune

February 02, 2012 | 15:15

Despite enjoying great development potential, the Mekong Delta is facing multiple difficulties and challenges.

Delta vector for interest figures

August 02, 2011 | 15:11

Businesses in the Mekong Delta will benefit from softer interest rates under a Ho Chi Minh City and the delta region cooperation scheme.

Mekong needs bio-diversity preservation

June 06, 2011 | 15:42

The Cuu Long ( Mekong ) Delta is in desperate need of an adaptable environmental policy in order to cope with current decreasing biological diversity and declining natural resources.

Can Tho is left to fight for its survival

November 28, 2010 | 20:20

Mekong Delta’s Can Tho city and the country’s southern region are facing looming climate change aftermaths. What can be done to address the growing menace? Ky Quang Vinh* finds out.