VietNamNet Bridge – The tourism sector of the Mekong Delta may need 208,000 workers by 2020, including 75,000 direct ones, according to the Institute for Tourism Development Research’s latest forecast.

VietNamNet Bridge – Though traffic infrastructure in the Mekong Delta has developed considerably in recent years with more roads, bridges, seaports and airports; there is still need of further development

The Mekong Delta has had to continually face increasing salt penetration and recurring landslides in recent years, but has inadequate funds to even build and upgrade the present dykes or dredge canals.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in the Mekong Delta complain there is not much demand for their high-quality winter-spring paddy this year.

VietNamNet Bridge – Le Van Hung, acting director of the Southern office of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said on April 12 that the Mekong Delta is one of seven key regions

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 VietNamNet Bridge – According to a recent report by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, there has been a sharp increase in the number of companies seeking a licence to export rice.

VietNamNet Bridge – Education authorities in the Mekong Delta informed that soon after the Tet Festival, the number of school dropouts increased to 1,000, either because of poor academic results or for the purpose of finding jobs

Scientists, who repeatedly call on to “use fresh water in a smarter way,” affirmed that this would be feasible if the involved parties can find their benefits in the cooperation program.  

Having been settling in the western area of the southern region for the last decades, local residents still cannot lead peaceful lives because their houses may blown off at any time, making them homeless.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bird flu has recurred in Hau Giang and Kien Giang provinces, and the epidemic is likely to spread across the Mekong Delta.

Scientists have warned that in the dry season, the saltwater can penetrate far into the interior area the Mekong Delta by 70 kilometers, or five kilometers further than in 2012.

Top officials have urged local authorities in the Mekong Delta to devise solutions to cope with long-term problems that could affect export and production of rice, catfish and shrimp this year.

The 4% salinity has encroached by 40-50 kilometers far into the Mekong Delta. Hydrologists say the saltwater intrusion this year comes too early, which is unusual and unprecedented.

Hope for Vietnam’s steady growth in 2013; FDI pours into northern localities; Deloitte upbeat about Vietnam’s competitiveness; Pepper production - something of a paradox

VietNamNet Bridge - Apricot, peach, flowers, ornamental plants ... are coming to town these days, bringing the New Year to all over the country.

 Vietnam’s economy still difficult but shows positive signs; January’s trade surplus reaches US$200 million; Thailand wants to foster rice trade ties with Vietnam; Delta farmers in rice price dilemma

Setting up a perfect plan to get adapted to the climate change, and helping the agriculture production in Mekong Delta develop in a sustainable way, has been highlighted as an urgent task.

Seafood and rice exporters face difficult first quarter; Mekong Delta has least FDI projects in Vietnam; Desperate firms call for government lifeline; Banking graduates face unemployment; Skills and experience prioritised, not degrees