Mekong Delta intensifies measures to prevent forest fires

Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have stepped up measures to prevent forest fires as the region enters the peak dry season.

Mekong Delta faces peak saltwater intrusion in March, April

Saltwater intrusion in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta will continue to increase in March and April, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting.

Market edges higher, fertiliser stocks surge

Việt Nam's stock market ended higher on Wednesday as the VN-Index bounced back in the afternoon session. 

Mekong Delta provinces step up COVID preventive measures as 2 test positive in Đồng Tháp

Mekong Delta provinces are tightening preventive measures against COVID-19, especially along land borders and coastal entry points, after Đồng Tháp Province reported two new cases.

Mekong Delta farmers get bumper harvest, high prices for winter-spring rice

Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, the country’s rice granary, are having a bumper winter – spring harvest and getting high prices for their grain.

Cities, provinces announce plans on resumption of in-person learning after Tết holiday Vietnamese cities and provinces have announced plans on the resumption of in-person learning after the week-long Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which ended on February 16, over fears of COVID-19.

Strong UV radiation forecast in southern region The ultraviolet (UV) radiation index reached the high-risk level in the south on Tuesday and will remain so in the next three days, according to the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting.

Cà Mau wants to reduce poverty rate by 0.3 percentage points this year

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Cà Mau targets a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the poverty rate this year, according to its Fatherland Front Committee.

One Commune One Product attracts Tết shoppers Many products made under a programme called ‘One Commune One Product’ have become a big hit with consumers seeking to buy gift hampers for Tết (Lunar New Year).

Cà Mau expands shrimp output using environmentally friendly methods

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Cà Mau plans to maintain its shrimp farming area at 280,000ha between 2021 and 2025, with an increased output.