Dong Thap receives the first sarus cranes from Thailand for conservation. (Photo: VNA)

Dong Thap receives first sarus cranes from Thailand for conservation

The six cranes, including three males and three females, are around seven months old and were bred in captivity at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo. They were flown to Vietnam and, following a mandatory quarantine period at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and now are eligible for relocation to Tram Chim for conservation and growth.

Artists at the opening ceremony of Sa Dec 2025 Spring Flower Festival (Photo: VNA)

Sa Dec city kicks off 2025 spring flower festival

Sa Dec city in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on January 14 kicked off its 2025 Spring Flower Festival, hoped to become a magnet for visitors from far and wide as the Lunar New Year (Tet) is coming.

At Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap (Photo: VNA)

Dong Thap revives red-crowned crane population

In a bid to save its iconic symbol, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is embarking on a conservation and development scheme for the critically endangered red-crowned cranes at the Tram Chim National Park for the 2022–2032 period.

Party General Secretary To Lam greets Heroic Vietnamese Mothers in Dong Thap province on December 11. (Photo: VNA)

Party leader visits Heroic Mothers, revolution contributors in Dong Thap

Party General Secretary To Lam visited and presented gifts to 80 policy beneficiaries, Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, and war veterans in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on December 11, ahead of the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 - 2024), and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024).

Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the working session with the Standing Board of the Party Committee of Dong Thap province on December 11. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief calls for Dong Thap’s breakthrough development

Party General Secretary To Lam has urged the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap to capitalise on its strengths and mobilise resources to make major breakthroughs, contributing to the development of the region and the nation as a whole.

Phan Van Thang (centre), Permanent Deputy Secretary of Dong Thap province's Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, and other delegates at the working session. (Photo: baodongthap.vn)

Dong Thap delegation visits France’s Bordeaux city

A delegation from the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap had a working session with Bordeaux Aquitaine metropolitan area Urban Planning Agency (A'Urba) on November 21, as part of their working visit to France.

A crocodile farm in the Mekong Delta. (Photo: VNA)

Expanding export opportunities for crocodile industry

The Mekong Delta, particularly Dong Thap province, is recognised for its significant potential for crocodile farming. Recently signed protocols between Vietnam and China have opened substantial opportunities for the country's crocodile industry, fostering sustainable and stable development.

Dong Thap calls for investment from Japan

Dong Thap calls for investment from Japan

A conference aimed at promoting investment and trade cooperation between the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap and Japan was organised on November 29, attracting more than 50 enterprises and investors from both sides.