Mekong delta trip

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

The project directly targets local communities, poor households in remote and mountainous areas, and those hard hit by saltwater intrusion and the lack of water for daily use. District and provincial authorities, mass organisations, provincial hydro-meteorological centres, and irrigation branches will benefit indirectly. … [Read more...] about Finnish Embassy funds Mekong Delta climate change response

“First, the tourism industry must pay attention to disease prevention and control as well as market restoration. Second, it’s necessary to restore tourism activities and attract tourists to the Mekong Delta. Third, it’s important to create jobs and improve lives for workers, especially those who have become unemployed due to COVID-19. Above all, we must increase revenues for local budgets which have been hurt this year,” Hiep gave more details. … [Read more...] about Vietnam stimulates domestic tourism to restore economy