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Vietnam seeks World Bank green credit to boost low-emission rice production

In 2024, the World Bank committed a 350 million USD loan to the Vietnamese Government to implement the one-million-hectare project which associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta.

Million-hectare low-emission rice project shifts farmer mindset

A Mekong Delta project on one million hectares of low-emission rice by 2030 is shifting farmers’ mindsets toward responsible, green-aligned production.

Discover the Mekong Delta’s hidden gem shaped by seven rivers

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, a rare confluence of seven rivers shapes Nga Bay into a vibrant destination of markets, temples, and gardens.

Green industry lures more FDI to Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta region is now standing at the threshold of becoming a modern, sustainable industrial centre.

Vietnam, Samsung E&A advance Mekong Delta water projects

Samsung E&A, a subsidiary of the RoK's Samsung Group, has been hailed for investment in ensuring centralised water supply for the Mekong Delta.

Mekong Delta emerging as plastic waste “hotspot”, experts warn

The Mekong Delta is becoming a “hotspot” for single-use plastic waste, which accounts for up to 72% of total plastic waste in the region, according to a recent study.

These 4 noodle dishes from the Mekong have names that sound like typos

Discover 4 strangely named but delicious noodle specialties of Vietnam’s southern region.

Mekong Delta eyes tourism development following mergence of administrative units

With the mergence of administrative units, many localities in the Mekong Delta region have taken measures to maximise their existing potential and advantages to expand development space to create momentum for the tourism sector.

Patients in the Mekong Delta wait desperately for blood transfusions

With only days of supply left, doctors prioritize emergencies while urging urgent public donations.

Tourists ride boats and balance bowls at Vietnam’s Cai Rang Market

An adventurous couple from San Diego shared their excitement after experiencing the famed Cai Rang floating market and enjoying a jiggling bowl of breakfast noodles aboard a rocking boat in Vietnam.

Mekong Delta faces critical erosion crisis

The Mekong Delta, a young alluvial plain formed by silt and sand carried by the Mekong River, is facing an existential threat.

The records of secretaries and chairs of 6 Mekong Delta provinces post-merger

Among the leaders of the six Mekong Delta provinces and cities after the merger process, one provincial party secretary is the youngest in the country. Most provincial people's committee chairmen belong to the 7X generation (born in the 1970s).

Vietcombank Mekong Delta int’l marathon 2025 wraps up in Can Tho

Launched in 2019, the Vietcombank Mekong Delta International Marathon is the first event of its kind in the Mekong Delta region.

The standout leaders of six Mekong Delta provinces after merger

Among the newly appointed leaders of six provinces in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, one stands out as the youngest provincial Party Secretary in the country, while most chairpersons of provincial People's Committees were born in the 1970s.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens tourism ties with 13 Mekong Delta provinces

Ho Chi Minh City expands river tours and cultural programs to enhance regional travel links and eco-tourism offerings.

Mekong Delta climate resilience project benefits nearly 2 million people

Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.

Mekong Delta man earns billions with novel dish from familiar fruit

Ngo Tuan Thanh, 36, from Soc Trang, has earned over VND1 billion annually by creating a novel dish from ca na, a fruit tied to childhood memories of many in the Mekong Delta.

The Mekong’s festive feast: Lau cu lao and its cultural soul

From weddings to Lunar New Year, lau cu lao brings together families with flavor and flair.

Mekong Delta woman’s unusual trade and a family’s heartbreaking tale

Having been years in a trade "not for the faint-hearted," a Dong Thap woman shares her unforgettable experiences.

Sailing through culture: A living delta beyond the riverbanks

The Mekong Delta’s true richness lies in its people, crafts, and river-rooted stories.