Mekong delta localities

Tra Su cajuput forest in An Giang Province is the most popular attraction in the Mekong Delta Region. Photo baotintuc.vn Tran Huu Hiep, the association’s chairman, said: “The plan aims to attract more local visitors and welcome international tourists, especially those from Southeast Asia.” … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta seeks ways to lure visitors

A house is completely destroyed by gusts and subsidence in Soc Trang Province, Vietnam, August 2020. Photo: K.T. / Tuoi Tre In Soc Trang Province, more than 100 houses in Ke Sach, My Xuyen, and My Tu Districts as well as in Nga Nam Town and Soc Trang City were severely ravaged. … [Read more...] about Gusts damage over 200 houses in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

Over the weekend, the city faced heavy rains on a large scale caused by the impact of Sinlaku, which was the second storm hitting the country this year which weakened to a tropical depression when it landed in the north-central region on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Heavy rains, strong winds damage houses in Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta provinces have strengthened trade promotion activities in order to sustain traditional markets, find new markets and exploit the lucrative domestic market. To date, the region’s exports are available in more than 150 countries and territories. To diversify exports, in addition to traditional goods such as rice, seafood and fruit, the provinces are also exporting new high added value items such as collagen, fish oil and processed food. These items are expected to benefit most from new-generation free trade agreements. … [Read more...] about New top-level coordinating body to provide boost for Mekong Delta provinces

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Heavy rains and strong winds damaged houses and caused erosion along riverbanks and coastal areas in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta over the weekend (August 1-2). In Can Tho city, heavy rains and strong winds blew off the roofs of six houses and flattened many trees along streets in Ninh Kieu district on August 2, according to the city’s Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue. The city cleared fallen trees on the same day and traffic resumed to normal. There were no casualties. Over the weekend, the city faced heavy rains on a large scale caused by the impact of Sinlaku, which was the second storm hitting the country this year which weakened to a tropical depression when it landed in the north-central region on August 2. In Hau Giang province, three houses were flattened and the roofs of three other houses were blown off in Long My district and Vi Thanh city. Tran … [Read more...] about Heavy rains, strong winds damage houses in Mekong Delta