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During a conference held in Hanoi on December 18 to launch tasks to implement the Government’s Resolution No.120/NQ-CP and the Prime Minister’s Decree No.23/CT-TTg, Dung said the Mekong Delta is the third biggest recipient of investment among regions, accounting for18 percent of the total investment.

He said the Mekong Delta’s development will rely on tapping the potential of water, aquaculture, agricultural production and waterway transportation, contributing to ensuring food security for the country.

The minister asked authorities and localities to make clear planning with long-term targets, tasks for investment attraction, regional coordination mechanisms, and capital allocation for development.

World Bank Country Director in Vietnam Ousmane Dione suggested conducting a thorough research and consultation with international partners in the effort.

Tran Du, Director of the Local and Territorial Economic Development Department under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, proposed increasing financial support from the State and fiscal responsibility from the Mekong Delta’s provinces towards creating a more collaborative infrastructure investment framework.

Participants at the event discussed orientations for the Mekong Delta master plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, and gave consultations on the Prime Minister’s Decision on the establishment of the Mekong Delta Regional Coordination Council./.VNA

Mekong Delta’s main flower, ornamental plant growing district affected by saltwater in rivers

Mekong Delta’s main flower, ornamental plant growing district affected by saltwater in rivers

The unusually early saltwater intrusion this year is threatening the farming of flowers and ornamental plants in Ben Tre Province’s Cho Lach District, the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta’s largest producer of flowers and ornamental plants.

Mekong Delta provinces take steps to control saltwater intrusion

Mekong Delta provinces take steps to control saltwater intrusion

Authorities in provinces in the Mekong Delta and Can Tho city are dredging irrigation works and storing fresh water to cope with saltwater intrusion during the dry season.