In climate change-hit Tiền Giang, rice farmers switch to fruits, vegetables

More rice farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang have switched to other crops as part of efforts to adapt to climate change.

No appropriate solutions implemented to improve pollution: MONRE

Major sources of environmental pollution come from socio-economic development activities, the ministry stated, reflected in 372 industrial zones being established last year, including 280 coming beginning operation, 29 more than in 2018.

Lemongrass farmers in Tiền Giang Province encouraged to expand output, diversify products Authorities in Tân Phú Đông District, the largest lemongrass growing area in Tiền Giang Province, are encouraging farmers to expand cultivation of the crop and produce more products from it.

Severe heat wave forecast to hit northern, central regions

A severe heatwave is forecast to hit northern and central regions in the next few days with temperatures reaching up to 45 degree Celsius, the National Hydrometeorological Forecast Centre said on Sunday.

Islet district develops specialised farming areas to adapt to climate change

Tân Phú Đông, an islet district in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang, has developed specialised farming areas to enable local farmers to adapt to climate change.

Việt Nam forecast to face historic heat waves in 2020 Việt Nam is forecast to suffer the highest temperatures ever recorded in 2020, according to the latest report by the Meteorological and Hydrological Administration.

Mekong Delta provinces adapt to drought, saltwater intrusion

Provinces in the Mekong Delta are taking prompt action to help local residents adapt to drought and saltwater intrusion during the dry season.

Work starts on Mỹ Thuận 2 Bridge

Work started yesterday on the Mỹ Thuận 2 Bridge to connect the Trung Lương-Mỹ Thuận and Mỹ Thuận-Cần Thơ expressways between HCM City and Cần Thơ.

Bến Tre proposes ferry service to ease bridge congestion Bến Tre Province has called for operating the Rạch Miễu ferry since a bridge over the Tiền River to Tiền Giang Province is overloaded and a second bridge will take another three years to build.

Ministry of Transport proposes to build Rạch Miễu Bridge No.2 The Ministry of Transport has submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister for approval of a pre-feasibility study for Rạch Miễu Bridge No.2 that would connect Tiền Giang and Bến Tre provinces.