Mekong Delta takes measures to cope with saltwater intrusion

Saltwater intrusion has occurred on a large scale in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, forcing local authorities to take measures to protect agricultural production and ensure water supply for household use, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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.

State agencies’ websites most vulnerable to cyberattacks Việt Nam’s websites, especially those belonging to State agencies, have thousands of security holes, allowing hackers to gain access and interfere with operations and data.

Farmers face early salt water intrusion in Vĩnh Long

Farmers in Vĩnh Long Province in Mekong Delta have been busily rushing to fight saline intrusion in order to protect their crops.

Five-fruit trees, plants shaped like rats popular for Tết

Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are growing new flower and plant varieties such as five-fruit trees and rat-shaped plants for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) festival, which falls on January 25 (Year of the Rat).

Web series on cải lương performer released on YouTube

A web series on People’s Artist and theatre actress Lệ Thủy, a star of cải lương (reformed opera), has been released on YouTube to mark the artist’s 40-year career.   

HCM City, Mekong Delta seek to improve underdeveloped waterway route for goods transport

The waterway links between HCM City and the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta region through river and canal networks that advantage trade have not been fully exploited.

Delta farmers grow new flower varieties for Tết

Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are growing more new flower varieties for the Tết (Lunar New Year) festival, which falls on January 25.

Fourth Việt Nam Rice Festival to be held next month The fourth Việt Nam Rice Festival will be held in the southern province of Vĩnh Long from December 13 to 19, organisers said on Tuesday.

Are CCTV cameras the right way to focus a limited budget? Schools need repairs, hospitals need more beds and roads need expanding, so really the focus should not necessarily be on new cameras.