The numbers of vessels and fishermen in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau infringing upon foreign waters have decreased remarkably over the past five years thanks to its efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to a report released by the provincial People’s Committee.
The People's Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre, in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank, organised a seminar on enhancing competitiveness and promoting sustainable development with ESG (environment, society, and governance) on April 26.
The high-tech shrimp farming in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has proven effective with the farming area in coastal districts increasingly expanded, generating high profits for local farmers.
The Cua Dai Border Guard Station in the southern province of Ben Tre on April 25 said it has received a Myanmar national who was found adrift at sea and rescued by local fishermen.
A seminar to promote trade connection and export of farm produce between businesses of the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre and China was held by the provincial People’s Committee and the Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on April 6.
The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on February 22 held a seminar to promote its potential in trade, investment, cultural exchange, and education to localities and investors from other ASEAN countries.
Ben Tre Province is taking measures to effectively improve value chains for eight key agricultural products, including coconut, green skin and pink flesh grapefruit, rambutan, longan, ornamental plants and flowers, pigs, cows, and saltwater shrimp.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People’s Committee of southern Ben Tre province held a conference in both online and in-person formats to promote the export of Ben Tre’s agro-aquatic products to Islamic markets.
The People’s Committee of Ben Tre province plans to develop Cho Lach district into a national hub for high-yield and high-quality fruit seedlings at a cost of 85 billion VND (3.57 million USD).
Focusing all resources on developing the maritime economy holds great significance and is also the fastest way for the Mekong Delta provinces of Tra Vinh and Ben Tre to become rich and strong sea-based localities.
A delegation led by US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry paid a working visit to Ben Tre on climate change situation in the Mekong Delta province on September 3.
