Low-lying Mekong Delta deals with worsening land subsidence The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta region needs “consistent strategies” to deal with groundwater extraction, land subsidence and saltwater intrusion in an increasingly urbanising area, experts said at a conference in HCM City on November 26.

Sink or Swim: Asia's marine fisheries at risk of collapse, leading scientists warn Sink or Swim: Asia's marine fisheries at risk of collapse, leading scientists warn

State Audit Office: Việt Nam on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals in Mekong Delta The audit was carried out as the region faces the unpredictable challenges of climate change, environmental degradation and unsustainable water management, which could affect the livelihood of more than 65 million people.

HCM City restricts use of groundwater, provides more clean water for residents The People's Committee of HCM City has issued a plan to provide clean water to all residents and stop the exploitation of groundwater.

HCM City to limit groundwater exploitation

The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment has approved a plan to restrict groundwater exploitation in 2021.

Land subsidence endangers Mekong Delta The overexploitation of groundwater in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta has contributed to severe land subsidence, which could lead to devastating consequences if the practice continues, experts have said.

Mekong Delta needs $16.5b over 5 years to foster sustainable development

The Mekong Delta needs VNĐ338 trillion (US$16.5 billion) in the next five years to upgrade its traffic infrastructure, improve water storage and mitigate riverbank and coastal erosion.

Tuna fish catches continue to fall After a 20-day trip to sea during Tết (Lunar New Year), most fishing boats in Khánh Hòa Province caught 15 units of tuna fish on average, down by almost half from a year earlier.

Bến Tre eyes sustainable development of offshore fishing The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre will expand its offshore fishing and revamp its fishing fleet to sustainably exploit marine resources under a new plan for until 2030.

Kiên Giang fishing, aquaculture output rises sharply

The fishing and aquaculture output of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kiên Giang has topped 836,200 tonnes this year, 10.8 per cent higher than the target, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.