Mekong delta cruise

Despite the difficulties, agricultural production in the Mekong Delta still performed favorably, especially in terms of rice production, which served as the basis for the economy to overcome natural disaster and epidemic. This year’s historic saline intrusion and drought were more severe than the ones of 2016, but thanks to early warnings and government direction, the damage has been lighter. Despite the many difficulties, rice production achieved satisfactory results to ensure food security and even keep a reserve for exports. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta boosting post-Covid-19 agricultural production

Tra Vinh (VNS/VNA)  — The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has decided to provide relief worth more than 40 billion VND (1.7 million USD) to more than 28,000 farming households to revive agriculture, which was severely affected by drought and saltwater intrusion in the 2019 - 20 dry season. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta province to help farmers with 1.7 million USD for drought, saltwater

Last year the Mekong Delta province planned to switch completely to other crops on 7,400ha of unproductive rice fields, but only managed 2,371ha because many farmers were hesitant since they were not secure about their knowledge of farming techniques for the new crops, risks of diseases and demand.   … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta province to help farmers with $1.7 million for drought, saltwater

At the signing ceremony CECAD Deputy Director Le Thi Van Hue said the project is expected to support goals under the Vietnamese Government’s Resolution No 120/NQ-CP on the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta in adaptation to climate change. It will also improve the communications capacity of relevant agencies and raise public awareness about saltwater intrusion in the region. … [Read more...] about Finnish Embassy funds Mekong Delta climate change response

Doan Hai Dang, Director of the Vietravel company in Da Nang, noted that “With the current combo packages, Vietravel’s profit is zero. The current prices barely cover our operating costs. Despite this, we will continue to operate tours, which at least gives our employees a job and keeps them in good practice. Travel operations require a system of service providers working closely with each other. Running tours doesn’t just benefit us, but provides work for other companies as well.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam stimulates domestic tourism to restore economy