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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.
Vietnam’s river-sea tourism poised to reshape Southeast Asia’s cruise market
By connecting its inland waterways to coastal routes, Vietnam can lead the region with seamless, immersive travel experiences.
A new vision for Vietnam’s Mekong Delta tourism emerges
By merging fragmented provinces and unifying strategy, Vietnam can create a thriving cruise ecosystem.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta tourism gets a private sector boost
A former teacher’s vision becomes a national model for linking rivers, culture, and the sea in Vietnam’s tourism landscape.
Mekong Delta woman saves lives for decades with free swimming lessons
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.
Mekong Delta cities utilise local advantages to promote regional tourism
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.
Mekong Delta’s largest flower village welcomes spring ahead of Tet
Sa Dec Flower Village in Dong Thap Province, the largest in the Mekong Delta, is alive with Tet spirit, offering a vibrant display of flowers and bustling activity just one week before the Lunar New Year.
Mekong Delta faces increased saltwater intrusion in 2024-25 dry season
The Mekong Delta is expected to experience unusually high saltwater intrusion during the upcoming dry season, albeit less severe than in 2023-24, 2015-16 and 2019-20.
Mekong Delta capable of exploiting 100,000MW of wind and solar power
Under the national renewable power development plan by 2035, the Mekong Delta will exploit 68,600MW of onshore wind power and 31,500MW of solar power, demonstrating great resources for sustainable development and green energy.
Green economy boosts job creation and startups in Mekong Delta
The Mekong Startup Forum 2024 underscored the transformative power of the green economy for regional development and innovation.
Many areas in the Mekong Delta at risk of flooding
Many areas in the Mekong Delta region are at high risk of flooding due to tidal surges combined with heavy rainfall in the first half of November this year, according to the Vietnam National Mekong Committee.
Solving human resource problem to develop tourism in Mekong Delta
It is urgent to train quality workers, that is the solution proposed by experts and businesses to develop tourism in the region.
