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.
Mekong Delta’s logistics infrastructure in need of boost
Limits in logistics network is hindering the transportation of agricultural products, Forum hears.
Construction begins on section of Mekong Delta expressway
$1.84 billion, 188-km-long expressway to run through four centrally-run localities in the Delta.
Mekong forum to link HCMC with Mekong Delta
Forum aims to connect supply chains and value chains towards green growth.
Ministry promoting e-commerce connectivity in Mekong Delta
B2C retail e-commerce value in 2022 accounted for 8.5 per cent of total retail sales of goods and services in Vietnam.
Regional councils to boost sustainable development in Mekong Delta and northern mountains
Councils to coordinate activities creating regional links and development.