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It is predicted that the tidal wave at the end of March will be also the most peak salinity tide of the year.  * Creativity and adaptability Based on the previous prediction of extreme drought and salinity situation, the Government and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have continuously directed and surveyed the situation in the Mekong Delta from the end of last year and the beginning of the year. The Mekong Delta provinces have proactively speeded up saltwater-prevention construction progress as well as finishing major saltwater-prevention works.  Typically, Vinh Long Province completed Vung Liem saltwater-prevention sluice at the beginning of 2020 which contributed to promptly prevent saline intrusion and save freshwater for 81,000 hectares of rice cultivations.  Earlier, at the working with provincial leaders, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh highly appreciated the early completion of this project. Mr. Truong Hoa Binh emphasized … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta makes efforts to adapt with drought, salinity

An aerial view of the Mekong Delta (Illustrative photo: VNA) The projects are mainly in building infrastructure for transport connection, industrial parks and residential areas; along with in other areas like agriculture, industry, river protection and waste treatment. … [Read more...] about $9.43bil. invested in Mekong Delta’s infrastructure

Therefore, state competent agencies and local administrations should keep trach on these eroded sections to give "precautionary" advice, issue timely warning to residents as well as come up with solutions such as dredging rivers, and evacuation of residents out of dangerous areas. … [Read more...] about An Giang determined to protect residents’ lives, assets

Soc Trang (VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang’s investments in tourism infrastructure are paying off with a rising number of domestic and foreign tourists travelling to the province. Last year, Soc Trang welcomed more than 2 million visitors and earned revenues of nearly 758 billion VND (nearly 33 million USD), up 54.7 percent and 90.8 percent from the figures in 2015. Tran Minh Ly, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the development of the tourism industry has also contributed to economic development by creating more jobs and helping restructure the economy. Under a programme to develop the tourism industry 2025, Soc Trang will create more tourist attractions such as Quan Am – Linh Ung and Bon Mat (Four-sided) pagodas, Nga Nam Floating Market and the My Phuoc indigo forest. Speaking at a tourism meeting on May 8, Ly said Soc Trang also plans to develop community tourism, create new … [Read more...] about Soc Trang’s investments in tourism infrastructure pay off

Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception for Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Noh-wan in Hanoi on February 19. At the meeting, the top legislator highlighted the fruitful development of the Vietnam-RoK strategic partnership across spheres. The two sides have maintained the exchange of visits, she said, citing the official visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the RoK National Assembly Chung Sye-kyun in 2017 and the State visit by RoK President Moon Jae-in and his spouse in 2018. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese NA Chairperson and Prime Minister also visited the Eastern Asian country in 2018 and 2019. “This reflects high political trust between the two countries”, Ngan stressed. The RoK has become one of Vietnam’s leading economic partners, ranking first in investment, second in official development assistance (ODA) and third in trade, the leader said. She added that the two countries are striving to raise trade … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman hosts RoK ambassador