Flower farmers do not dare grow large quantities for Tet amid COVID uncertainty

Friday, Nov 19, 2021

Many flower and bonsai farmers in HCM City and the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have reduced production for Tet (Lunar New year) early next year since they are worried the COVID-19 pandemic will affect demand.

Mekong Delta: attractive destination for renewable energy development

Tuesday, Jul 13, 2021

Taking advantage of its natural conditions and investment attraction policies, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta has become a destination for investors in renewable energy projects.

Cuu Long Delta business climate improves significantly

Wednesday, Jun 17, 2020

Localities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have made significant improvements to their economic governance and business environment over the years, the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry said.

Shinhan Bank supports Mekong Delta residents

Monday, Jun 15, 2020

Shinhan Bank Viet Nam (Shinhan Bank) has spent more than VND400 million (US$17,230) to support people affected by drought and salt water intrusion and the COVID-19 pandemic in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta through a range of meaningful activities.

Rice growing localities, exporters want export limits scrapped

Thursday, Apr 23, 2020

Officials from many localities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta and rice exporters have urged the Government to resume rice exports without setting limits.

High demand for rare fruits in Mekong Delta

Wednesday, Jan 22, 2020

In the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, traders and consumers scour for unique fruits such as purple longan, red-flesh orange and jabuticaba and do not mind paying high prices for them.

Mekong Delta needs to be innovative to overcome climate change: experts

Saturday, Nov 09, 2019

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta Region needs to be more innovative in production to grow sustainably in the context of climate change and environmental and integration challenges, experts have said.

Loc Troi uses drones to spray pesticides on rice fields

Friday, Nov 01, 2019

Loc Troi Group has bought 13 drones for spraying pesticides on its rice fields in Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta to safeguard farmers’ health.

Tra Vinh calls for investment in six tourism areas

Thursday, Oct 03, 2019

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tra Vinh is calling for investment in six tourism areas, including Long Tri Islet, Ba Om Pond, Ba Dong Beach, Hang Duong, Tan Quy Islet and Duyen Hai hot mineral springs.

Mekong, southeast regions ask for quick release of public funds for infrastructure

Friday, Aug 16, 2019

Provinces and cities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta and south-eastern region and experts have called on the Government to prioritise investment to develop these regions’ infrastructure and foster development based on their inherent advantages.

Investment promotion conference slated for Kien Giang in July

Thursday, Jul 04, 2019

The province wants investment in 117 projects between now and 2020.

VN rice industry needs to establish value chains

Monday, Mar 18, 2019

After the Government took steps to prevent rice prices from falling in February, prices have started to inch up in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta – the granary of Viet Nam – though not by much.

Delta, HCMC agree price stability for another year

Thursday, Dec 20, 2018

The industry and trade departments of HCM City and 13 Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta provinces signed an agreement on Wednesday to extend their market stabilisation programme by another year.

Seminar discusses measures to boost exports of farm, fisheries products to Japan

Monday, Sep 17, 2018

Vietnamese companies, especially those in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, should participate in trade promotion programmes if they want to expand exports to Japan, according to the Viet Nam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade).

Tien Giang to expand dragon fruit growing area

Wednesday, Aug 08, 2018

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tien Giang is expanding its specialised growing zone for dragon fruit, a fruit that has helped several local farmers grow rich.