Keyword: Mekong Delta

Squid, octopus exports to China remain on the rise

Vietnam has recorded continual growth in squid and octopus exports to China over the last three years, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vinh Long province tops 2020 open budget index rankings

The 2020 Provincial Open Budget Index (POBI) has the average score of 69.09 out of 100 points, up 3.54 points from the previous year, with the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long topping the rankings.

Southeastern region at top in average expenditure per capita

Vietnam’s southeastern region leads the way in average monthly expenditure per capita, with residents spending about 3.9 million VND (nearly 168.9 USD) each month on average, according to the preliminary findings from a newly-released survey by the General Statistics Office (GSO)...

Elections go as planned nationwide: NA Vice Chairman

The elections have gone as planned in all cities and provinces so far, thanks to well-organised and convenient setup, member of the National Election Council and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Khac Dinh told reporters on May 23.

Standing NA Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man votes in Can Tho city

Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and constituents in Tan An ward of Ninh Kieu district, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, cast votes to select deputies to the 15th NA and all-level People’s Councils for 2021-2026 on May 23 morning.

Early voting organised in 16 cities and provinces

Certain areas in the northern province of Bac Ninh will hold early elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels, under a newly-issued document from the National Election Council (NEC).

Vietnamese, Canadian PMs hold phone talks

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a phone talks with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on May 19 to discuss measures promoting bilateral ties and COVID-19 response.

Coast guards, local people join hands to clean up beach

Cleaning up the beach and planting trees are among the many activities held within the “Clean the beach” campaign of the Coast Guard Command and the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang in recent times. The campaign aims to raise awareness about environmental and sovereignty...

Tra Vinh - A city in the forest

Experiecing rapid urbanisation and under pressure from economic growth, many green areas in large cities around Vietnam have been gradually replaced by concrete and buildings. But there is one large urban area in the Mekong Delta that seems to have escaped the phenomena, with...

PM promises voters to work hard for stronger national development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has pledged that he and the Government will work hard, together with the whole political system, army and people, to promote the country’s achievements and overcome difficulties and challenges so as to further boost its development and successfully...

Voters in An Giang pin high hope on candidates for upcoming elections

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and other candidates for the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and the An Giang provincial People’s Council for the 2021-2026 tenure had a meeting with constituents in the Mekong Delta province’s Chau Thanh district on May 7.

Kien Giang rolls out measures to attract visitors

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has called on local travel companies to actively implement promotional programmes and plans to lure tourists now that COVID-19 has been largely brought under control.

Front leader examines election preparations in Kien Giang

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has completed major electoral steps, including the organisation of three consultative conferences, the provincial Election Commission told Do Van Chien, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, on May 5.