Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the My Thuan – Can Tho project, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said many important works in the country’s transport development strategy have been implemented in Mekong Delta's 13 cities and provinces, which shows the great efforts to implement Resolution No 120 on regional development. … [Read more...] about Highways open to traffic, clear the way to more development in Mekong Delta
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Anguish as Mekong Delta’s annual floods continue to dry up
He cites one example of human action that changed the delta’s hydrological profile. Ever since the delta was formed, it has had several low-lying areas like the Long Xuyen quadrilateral in Kien Giang and An Giang provinces and Can Tho City and the Plain of Reeds that worked as natural reservoirs to store the seasonal floodwaters, he explains. … [Read more...] about Anguish as Mekong Delta’s annual floods continue to dry up
Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains
The city not only has built and formed typical branded fruit products and concentrated production areas with an area of 7,984 hectares, but also encouraged producers to associate with distributors, processors and consumers in order to form safe food supply chains. So far, Can Tho has 59 chains with 295 confirmed products, with all growers having inked contracts with distributors and retailers to promote product consumption in the domestic and export markets. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains
Efforts under way to develop waterway transport infrastructure in Mekong Delta
According to Director of the Department of Transport in Ca Mau Ho Hoan Tat, local authorities have worked with the Provincial People’s Committee and the Ministry of Transport on solutions for waterway transport in the region, such as dredging channels to receive high tonnage ships, integrating inland waterway port, and selecting investors to implement projects. … [Read more...] about Efforts under way to develop waterway transport infrastructure in Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta saltwater intrusion not to be as severe as 2020
The Mekong Delta, the nation’s agriculture and aquaculture hubs, should expect the worst during February 10-15, February 26-March 2, March 12-16 and 25-29, and April 14-19 and 24-28 before the saltwater gradually retreats. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta saltwater intrusion not to be as severe as 2020
