CAN THO (VNS)— The Mekong Delta has additional 20,000 hectares of specialty fruit trees than they did three years ago, according to the Southern Horticultural Research Institute. Areas under speciality fruit trees in the provinces of Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Dong Thap, Vinh … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta expands area of specialty fruit trees
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Mekong Delta targets higher GDP growth
Agricultural machines go on display at the Mekong International Fair and Exhibition in Can Tho City. Agricultural production is expected to contribute 40 per cent of the Mekong Delta's annual GDP from now to 2020. – VNA/VNS Photo Hoang Hai HCM CITY (VNS)— … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta targets higher GDP growth
Mekong Delta records high growth in first six months
CAN THO (VNS)— The Mekong Delta region reached an average economic growth rate of 9 per cent in the first six months of 2013, nearly double the average growth rate of the entire country. According to figures released at yesterday's meeting, the region attained high growth … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta records high growth in first six months
Mekong Delta farmers revel in a bountiful Tet
Farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are preparing to enjoy a happy Tet (Lunar New Year), riding on bumper harvests and good farm produce prices. Farmer Thach Van Tho of Thoai Son District's Vinh Phu Commune in An Giang Province said farmers in the locality would celebrate a … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta farmers revel in a bountiful Tet
Mekong Delta reels under repeated disasters
by Pham Hoang Nam Known as the nation's rice basket, blessed with fertile soil and favorable climatic conditions, the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta has been at the forefront of Viet Nam's amazing agricultural transformation in the Doi moi (renewal) period. The nation went from being a … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta reels under repeated disasters