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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

By connecting its inland waterways to coastal routes, Vietnam can lead the region with seamless, immersive travel experiences.

By merging fragmented provinces and unifying strategy, Vietnam can create a thriving cruise ecosystem.

A former teacher’s vision becomes a national model for linking rivers, culture, and the sea in Vietnam’s tourism landscape.

For Tran Thi Kim Thia (also known as Sau Thia), who was honoured in 2017 by the BBC for coaching over 2,000 kids in swimming for 15 years, teaching the skills is not just a job, but a noble mission.

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have been striving to develop distinctive tourism products to turn the region into a prominent tourist area in Vietnam as designated in the national tourism master plan for the 2021-2030 period.