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Three countries cooperate to audit water resources of Mekong River basin

The audit results of water resource management in the Mekong River basin show that the amount of water upstream of the river to the Cuu Long (Mekong Delta) has decreased sharply. 

Mekong Delta authorities speed up erosion prevention projects

Authorities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) delta are speeding up works to prevent the damage caused by erosion along rivers, canals and coasts, especially in the ongoing rainy season.

Pandemic continues to put hardship on enterprises in the Mekong Delta

Businesses are suffering from both the impact of the pandemic and the government’s control measures and policies to repel the former.

The use of pesticide in Mekong Delta remains high

The use of fertilisers and pesticides in the Mekong Delta has decreased over the years but is still higher than the national average, despite it proving to be ineffective.

Wind power project developers want FIT extension

Since many wind power projects may not be put into commercial operation prior to October 31, the Prime Minister and Ministry of Investment and Trade have been asked to extend the feed in tariff (FIT) application.

Pandemic challenges wind power projects in Mekong Delta

Several wind power projects currently under development in the Mekong River Delta area are rushing to complete and start operating on a commercial basis before the November deadline,

Mekong Delta provinces strive to maintain advantage of shrimp industry

The Mekong Delta is the main shrimp farming and exporting area of the country.

Strong winds, rains kill 2 in Mekong Delta, destroy houses, trees

One person each in Ca Mau and Vinh Long provinces died in strong winds and heavy rains in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta in recent days as they flattened houses and trees and destroyed crops.

Mekong Delta: attractive destination for renewable energy development

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

HCMC allowed to close down wet markets to suppress coronavirus

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has given the green light to HCMC’s plan of closing down wet markets in an attempt to curtail the spread of Covid-19, as the pandemic is breaking out on a large scale citywide.

 

Rains renew Mekong Delta erosion threat

The Mekong Delta region has been threatened by erosion along rivers and canals in recent days, and authorities are taking measures to protect people and property.

Mekong Delta men convert vehicles to ambulances to aid the poor

People nationwide have done their bit to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, but few have gone quite as far as Ngon Duc Thang. 

Mekong Delta needs over US$346 mln to tackle severe landslides

The Mekong Delta's localities need around VND8,143 billion (US$352 million) to cope with 76 severe landslide and erosion points along the riverside and coastal areas with a total length of 140 kilometers.

 

PM speeds up progress of major traffic projects in Mekong Delta

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered localities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta to speed up site clearance to ensure the progress of the My Thuan 2 Bridge and the My Thuan-Can Tho expressway.

“Passport” for Mekong Delta fruits

Vegetables and fruits are considered a bright spot in the picture of Vietnam's agricultural exports in the first months of this year. Many forecasts show that this export sector will have many development opportunities.

Tien Giang stops growing three rice crops a year in coastal areas to cope with climate change

The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang will grow only two rice crops a year in coastal districts and Go Cong Town to mitigate the impact of saltwater intrusion and drought.

'Nature - based' farming a winner in Mekong Delta

All of the delta’s 12 provinces and its major city, Can Tho, have been able to turn more unproductive rice fields into fruit tree and other crop...

Mekong Delta long-term future relying on renewables

The latest draft of the country’s power development plan puts focus on renewable energy development – however, the Mekong Delta should see more attention in the development of renewables to protect its assets in the long run.

Mekong Delta needs more investment in transport infrastructure

Investment in transport infrastructure in the Mekong Delta is key to boosting exports of local agricultural and seafood products, according to experts.

 

For natural development of the Mekong Delta

Resolution 120 on sustainable development of the Mekong Delta issued three years ago has helped create “living with nature” methods as targeted.