The merger of Can Tho, and Soc Trang and Hau Giang, along with restructuring of the administrative apparatus and perfecting a two-tier governance model, presents a historic opportunity to “redesign” a more streamlined, smarter, and better-connected governance system.
The planned merger of Can Tho with the neighbouring provinces of Hau Giang and Soc Trang is expected to open up new opportunities and unlock local potential, a municipal official has said.
Over the past 20 years, the hospital has achieved many accomplishments, elevating healthcare quality and healthcare services for locals in the Mekong Delta region to regional and international standards.
Under the leadership of the Party, Can Tho’s military and people launched simultaneous offensives and uprisings, successfully seizing power on April 30, 1975. This made a significant contribution to the Great Spring Victory of 1975, leading to the complete liberation of the South and the reunification of the country.
Can Tho is set to merge with Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces, forming a vibrant economic hub spanning 6,400 sq.km and serving over 4 million residents.
Once completed, this will become the largest shopping mall in the Mekong Delta, with a scale nine times larger than the region’s current largest commercial centre.
Once operational, the plant is projected to create over 5,000 direct jobs and generate approximately 500 million USD in annual revenue, primarily through exports. The project is expected to significantly enhance regional employment and economic growth, contributing to Can Tho’s development and the broader Mekong Delta region.
To achieve at least 8% growth this year and double-digit growth thereafter, PM Pham Minh Chinh committed to realising the Politburo’s resolutions on advancing sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation, and global integration.
Can Tho is preparing to break ground on a 300-ha secondary factory in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP). Therefore, the city is eager to attract investments, especially from Singapore.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on April 12 extended greetings and presented gifts to 50 Khmer ethnic households, including policy beneficiary families and those living in poverty, in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on the occasion of the 2025 Chol Chnam Thmay festival.
Under the project, flood protection infrastructure has been improved, including embankments, tidal sluice gates, and pumping stations. Additionally, urban transport infrastructure has been developed under the project.
According to Tran Phu Loc Thanh, Director of the municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment, work has started on all 531 houses designated for renovation or reconstruction, benefiting poor households, near-poor families, and people with meritorious service to the nation, with 141 homes already completed and handed over to beneficiaries.
Israel has established a strong foundation for long-term cooperation with Can Tho through partnerships with Can Tho University.
By leveraging Fukuoka’s advanced technologies, effective management models, and valuable lessons, Can Tho aims to adopt innovative solutions to improve its drainage system, ultimately fostering a more sustainable living environment for its residents.
Following a national campaign to do away with substandard homes, Can Tho plans to build 371 new houses and repair 160 others by April 30, with total funding of 27 billion VND (1.05 million USD).
Since taking office, the Government has prioritised securing investments for transport infrastructure to ease transport-related bottlenecks in the Mekong Delta.
In 2023, the city signed a cooperation agreement with the consulate general aimed at strengthening collaboration in various fields, particularly education, culture, arts, IT, tourism, trade, and investment promotion. In 2024, the Indian Government provided a grant of 50,000 USD to support a rural bridge construction project in Can Tho.
Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep stressed that this recognition is not only an international acknowledgment of the school’s excellence in teaching French and science subjects in the language, but also a testament to its continuous efforts to uphold high educational standards for both teachers and students.
A gathering was held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on February 28 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia (January 30, 1950 - 2025).
The 8.78 trillion (362 million USD) Mekong DPO project, funded by JICA, includes upgrading and expanding National Highway 61C's section running through Can Tho, and constructing a road connecting O Mon and Thoi Lai districts of Can Tho to Giong Rieng district of Kien Giang province.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Can Tho City will proactively coordinate closely with the Department of Planning and Investment to carry out the task of calling for investment for a new waste treatment plant.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his hope that Can Tho city's leaders will continue prioritising care for policy beneficiaries, low-income families, and workers during the Tet holiday.
In January, Can Tho’s export processing and industrial zones attracted nearly 314 million USD in investment, according to the zones’ management board.
French Ambassador Olivier Brochet acknowledged Can Tho’s dedication to promoting the French language and maintaining strong relations with French localities across various fields.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and localities of Laos will boost their cooperation in various areas, particularly education and training, and agriculture, according to officials from both sides.