Mekong Delta

Unlock transport potential to accelerate Mekong Delta growth: PM

April 22, 2025 | 11:34

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for “faster, bolder and greater” action in Mekong Delta transport infrastructure development, stating that each year must be better than the last, and each term must surpass the one before.

Specific credit policy needed for Mekong Delta growth

April 17, 2025 | 09:17

Talking to VIR’s Binh An after the unveiling of the Mekong Delta Annual Economic Report in Ho Chi Minh City on March 27, Dr. Vu Thanh Tu Anh, senior lecturer of the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, pointed out obstacles to private sector development in the region.

Six femal-led agriculture firms in Mekong Delta secure investment

December 09, 2024 | 19:03

Six female-led agricultural enterprises in the Mekong Delta have secured funding of up to $38,400 through the Deltaccelerate scheme.

Dong Thap places importance on green growth innovation

December 09, 2024 | 13:00

Green growth is a top objective for Dong Thap province as it strives to establish itself as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.

A rice value chain that can address climate change

October 18, 2024 | 15:55

Tran Thu Ha, director of a project to transform the rice value chain to be more climate resilient, told VIR’s Oanh Do about the commitment from the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation to continue scaling up the model to help Vietnam craft a sustainab

Can Tho fighting river pollution

September 18, 2024 | 17:46

A major campaign in Can Tho city to collect harmful plastic waste from the river has been launched.

Tra Vinh province leading an efficient business climate

September 10, 2024 | 15:49

Regional indexes are the metrics helping Tra Vinh optimise governance capacity, accompanying the local business community on the journey to lead the Mekong Delta in economic development.

Soc Trang province bagging rosy results

August 12, 2024 | 16:29

Soc Trang province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region has secured buoyant performance across the board in the first half of this year, with a constantly improving investment environment.

Mekong Delta urged to strengthen connectivity to attract FDI firms

August 09, 2024 | 10:54

Facilitating the foreign direct investment (FDI) flows is an effective solution to drive the development in the Mekong Delta region, according to insiders.

Overcoming challenges to unlock green agriculture in Vietnam

August 01, 2024 | 22:02

There are many hurdles to realising green agriculture in Vietnam.

Support rises for businesses in Tra Vinh

July 01, 2024 | 09:55

Part of the Mekong Delta, Tra Vinh province is ramping up efforts for investment promotion and investor support to bring breakthroughs to development.

Vietnam, UK expand climate change cooperation

May 17, 2024 | 07:46

Iain Frew, British ambassador to Vietnam, speaks to VIR’s Bich Thuy about expanded climate collaboration.

Dong Thap elevating value through lotus products

May 13, 2024 | 09:51

Dong Thap’s lotus has increasingly become a symbol of distinct economic value through festivals and enterprise successes.

Australia prioritises support in Mekong Delta region

April 05, 2024 | 14:45

The Vietnamese government is placing huge investment into developing the Mekong Delta region. Ciaran Chestnutt, deputy consul-general of the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the Australian government’s commitment to supporting the region.