Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta needs regional management thinking to cope with saline intrusion

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After administrative boundaries are arranged, many localities in the Mekong Delta have larger development space. This also sets requirements for managing drought and saltwater intrusion in a comprehensive and interconnected manner between ecological sub-regions to protect production and domestic water sources.

Solutions to protect fruit orchards from extreme weather in 2026

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Agricultural experts recommend 5 solutions to help gardeners protect crops against weather in 2026, which is forecast to be extreme.

New year's orders are showing signs of recovery, Mekong Delta businesses accelerate production

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Mekong Delta - The recovery in orders and methodical investment strategies are creating a new face for businesses in 2026.

Unseasonal rain forecast continues to appear, affecting durian yield in the Mekong Delta

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Mekong Delta - According to warnings, main-season durian in the Mekong Delta is at risk of reducing yield and quality due to unseasonal rain increasing the possibility of disease.

Bringing Japanese AI robot into testing on rice fields in the Mekong Delta

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Can Tho - Japanese Aigamo Robot starts testing in the Mekong Delta to support high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation.

Unseasonal rain and solutions to deal with durian from experts

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Mekong Delta - Unseasonal rain is considered the "enemy" in pollination and fruit setting of durian.

Peak saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta at the end of March

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Mekong Delta - Saline intrusion increases with high tides, the salinity limit of 4g/l is commonly 42–55km, proactive response is needed at the end of March.

Mekong Delta is expected to have the first liver transplant in 2027

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Can Tho - Information from Can Tho Central General Hospital opens up opportunities for patients in the Mekong Delta who need liver transplants.

Mekong Delta workers pack luggage, preparing to return to the company after a complete Tet season

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Mekong Delta - After warm Tet days with their families, many workers in the Mekong Delta are rushing to pack their luggage, preparing for their journey back to the factory.

Celebrating Tet with puppets, soaking in cold water to bring joy to Western audiences

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Mekong Delta - Temporarily putting aside the joy of reunion, many artisans choose to celebrate Tet in cold water to bring joy to the audience during the spring days.

Wage increases, double joy for workers in the Mekong Delta near Tet

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Mekong Delta - Being given a salary increase in the days leading up to Tet is like a precious spiritual medicine, adding motivation for production for workers.

Official fruit exports lack synchronous solutions

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The Mekong Delta (Mekong Delta) has long been known as the "fruit capital" of Vietnam, accounting for nearly 70% of the country's fruit production. However, behind the orchards laden with fruit is the constant worry of farmers about prices and unstable output.

Large-scale pickleball tournament to be held in Can Tho soon

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Can Tho - VTV Can Tho Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Nam Long Cup is expected to gather about 500 athletes from many provinces and cities across the country.

Mekong Delta saltwater intrusion decreases, favorable for water storage at the beginning of the dry season

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Mekong Delta - The Southern Institute of Irrigation Science forecasts that saltwater intrusion in 2025 - 2026 will be at an average level, close to the natural law of many years.

Urban areas in the Mekong Delta are flooded more and more deeply, the area is getting larger

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Mekong Delta - Urban flooding is increasingly serious in terms of depth and area. According to experts, the cause is due to heavy rain, high tides, subsidence and human impact.