VietAgros 2026 promotes green transition and digitalization in fisheries
VietAgros 2026 is expected to host over 250 booths across an exhibition area exceeding 5,000 sq.m, attracting more than 15,000 domestic and international visitors.
Can Tho expected to become Mekong Delta growth hub
The target is part of the city's new master planning framework which has been approved by the Government.
Coastal expressway to be built to link HCM City with Mekong Delta
The expressway, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh and Soc Trang, requiring estimated investment capital of VND69 trillion ($2.7 billion).
PM urges funding diversification to combat climate threats in Mekong Delta
The region is considered strategically important, contributing 95%, 60% and 65% of national rice, aquatic and fruit exports, respectively.
Deputy PM meets Samsung E&A executive to discuss Mekong Delta water projects
Samsung E&A, in collaboration with its Vietnamese partner DNP Water, is advancing several freshwater supply projects in the Mekong Delta.
Irrigation plan for Mekong Delta through 2030 approved
The plan aims at ensuring adequate water supply, drainage, and irrigation for agriculture, domestic use, and economic sectors.
PM urges faster progress on Mekong Delta expressway projects
At present, 11 expressway projects and component projects with a combined length of 434.7 km are under construction in the region.
The Ascott Limited expands to Can Tho with Citadines Riverside project
The 244-unit Citadines Riverside Can Tho serviced residence is scheduled to open in 2028
New waterway Mekong Express launched wiht 70% faster transit time
Concurrently, the transport distance is also reduced from approximately 367 km to 200 km.
Solutions to attract investment to the Mekong Delta
The 2024 Annual Mekong Delta Economic Report identifies 4 solutions to address investment bottlenecks and to ensure sustainable development in the region.
PM asks to accelerate transport projects in Mekong Delta
According to the road network plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, the region will have 1,256km of roads, comprising three vertical and three horizontal expressways.
Team established to inspect Mekong Delta rice exports
The findings and recommendations will be reported to the Government before March 31, 2025.
Mekong Delta highway projects submitted to Government
The projects are expected to be partly funded by loans from the World Bank (WB), with a total investment equivalent to $385 million.
Mekong Delta startup forum launches green transformation network
The network, a public-private partnership, is considered essential for achieving sustainable development goals in the Delta region.
Mekong Detla contributes 31% to Vietnam's agriculture
Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to exceed 8 million tons in 2024, with the region accounting for approximately 7.6 million tons, or 95% of the total.
Some $2.7 billion needed for 1 million hectare of high-quality rice project in Mekong Delta
The estimated figure was given at a working session on the use of World Bank (WB) loans to support the implementation of the project.
Mekong Delta attracts 45 million tourists in 2023
Tourism revenue estimated at $1.86 billion.
Bridge construction along Mekong Delta coastal road to begin in Q2
Total investment in bridge in Ben Tre province estimated at $91.8 million.
Upgrades on way for three highways in Mekong Delta
Total investment in upgrades estimated at $388 million, largely funded by WB loans.
Joint efforts needed to develop 1 million ha of low-carbon high-quality rice
Deputy PM calls for cooperation between government, localities, and enterprises.