Keyword: "Mekong Delta"

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The Mekong Delta region, having earned the monikers of the rice bowl, fruit and seafood basket of the country, and following the restructuring of administrative units, is now standing at the threshold of becoming a modern, sustainable industrial centre.

Delicacies from the Mekong Delta provinces are being promoted at the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi, delighting visitors.

An Giang and Ca Mau, which boast the largest fishing fleets in the region, are tightening vessel monitoring, strengthening port control, and raising awareness among fishermen while ensuring sustainable livelihoods.

Located in Soc Trang ward, Can Tho city, Som Rong Pagoda (officially known as Wat Patum Wongsa Som Rong) is one of the most famous spiritual tourist attractions in the Mekong Delta. With its unique architecture blending traditional and modern styles, the pagoda not only serves as a sacred pilgrimage site but also as a place that preserves the distinctive cultural and spiritual values of the Khmer ethnic community.

Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya voiced her hope to enhance cooperation between Thai enterprises and Can Tho across sectors such as smart agriculture, green agricultural processing, smart logistics, eco-tourism, renewable energy, and waste treatment.

After just two days of operation, the first Autumn Fair has seen unexpectedly strong consumer demand, with many agricultural booths, especially those offering regional specialities, running out of stock far earlier than expected. Businesses and cooperatives from across the country reported that sales far exceeded their plans.

Cumulative rice exports reached 7.02 million tonnes, valued at nearly 3.59 billion USD, down 4.4% in volume and 21.9% in value from the same period last year, VFA data showed.

Vietnam and Japan should collaborate in agricultural robotics, mechanisation, carbon monitoring and reduction, advanced processing, and by-product reuse, creating a multi-layered ecosystem connecting government agencies, research institutes, businesses, cooperatives, and farmers, and promoting green growth, a circular economy, and sustainable food security.

After its mergence with Bac Lieu province, the newly-formed Ca Mau province has become the largest shrimp farming area in the country, with over 427,000 hectares. In 2025, its aquatic export turnover is expected to reach 2.43 billion USD, a 7% increase compared to 2024.

Currently, construction is underway on 11 expressway projects/component projects with a total length of 434.7 km in the Mekong Delta region. For the region to thrive, multiple tasks and solutions must be carried out, with priority given to acting swiftly and boldly in infrastructure development, and investing in human resources development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and the delegation of National Assembly (NA) deputies in Can Tho on October 19 met with voters in the Mekong Delta city, in preparation for the 10th session of the 15th NA.

According to Vo Pham Tan, Deputy Director of the Dong Thap Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the artistic value of these ancient houses -harmoniously integrated with fruit gardens and waterways - has become a hallmark of local tourism.

The Japanese Professional Skills College (JPC) held its inauguration and opening ceremony for the first academic year in the Mekong Delta province of Can Tho on October 18.

Dong Hiep Hoa Ancient Village in Cai Be commune, Dong Thap province, is one of the Mekong Delta’s most charming tourist destinations, home to century-old houses featuring unique architectural styles.

Amid rising global demand for Halal products, Tay Ninh, with its strategic location at the Southwest borderline and the Mekong Delta, has been identified as a key area for developing Vietnam’s Halal industry. Many businesses in Tay Ninh have proactively invested in closed-loop production models, ensuring food safety and traceability. This is an important step to improve product quality, enable localities to obtain Halal certification, and pave the way for products to penetrate and thrive in high-potential Muslim markets.

Standardising products and services to Halal requirements, leveraging local advantages, and strengthening ties with key markets are critical to unlocking Vietnam’s opportunities in the Muslim world, an expert has said.

Can Tho must shine as a regional hub for scientific research, with widespread adoption of digital tools and artificial intelligence across the political system and the public, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

With its inherent advantages, the Mekong Delta has become an increasingly dynamic hub for startups and innovation, generating many ideas that have begun to prove effective.

With the new logistics hub, instead of transporting goods to various sites, businesses could save their time and transport costs by having irradiation and cold storage at the same place, helping reduce the risk of supply chain disruption.