The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is ramping up actions to eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing ahead of the fourth fact-finding trip by an European Commission (EC) delegation this October.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has attracted 328 tourism projects with a total investment of over 380 trillion VND (16 billion USD), the provincial Department of Tourism reported.
The output and export turnover of the Mekong Delta of Kien Giang was affected by a reduction in the global market purchasing power, especially in key markets such as the US, the EU, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan.
Tourism activities in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang continued to recover strongly since early 2023, as seen in a 42% growth year on year in the number of tourists visting the province in the first six months of the year.
An international conference to promote trade, investment and tourism cooperation between Kien Giang and India was held in the Mekong Delta province’s Rach Gia city on June 30, drawing representatives from more than 100 Indian firms and 50 local enterprises.
Phu Quoc island city in the southern province of Kien Giang and Yeonsu-gu city of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Incheon province signed a development cooperation agreement in the Vietnamese locality on May 16.
In recent years, Phu Quoc has emerged as one of the most talked about destinations for travelers from all around the world, thanks to its breathtaking natural beauty, iconic landmarks, and unparalleled luxury travel experiences.
An endangered turtle weighing about 80 kg with a length of 1.2 m and a width of 0.8 m was caught in the net of fishermen and released back to the sea in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on May 5.
Tho Chau island commune in Phu Quoc city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has seen strong development and new renovations over the past 30 years thanks to the tireless effort of locals.
Chefs in the southern province of Kien Giang have jointly made a national record by making 100 dishes from flower crabs in an event co-organised by the Centre for Culture, Sports, and Radio of Phu Quoc island city and its Professional Chefs Association.
Khmer ethnic people in Kien Giang province are currently in a festive atmosphere as their traditional New Year festival called Chol Chnam Thmay is nearing.
The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has decided to fine a man over 2.36 billion VND (100,613 USD) for his violations of fishing regulations.
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