At the conference (Source http://cand.com.vn)An Giang (VNA) – As State fundingis insufficient, it is necessary to mobilise other resources, especially fromthe international community, businesses and non-governmental organisations, tohelp the Mekong Delta cope with climate change.Secretary General and Vice Chairman of theVietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Don Tuan Phong made thestatement at a conference in An Giang province on November 28.He said the Mekong Delta is one of the mostvulnerable regions to climate change’s impacts in Vietnam, facing issues likeerosion, mangrove degradation and subsidence.Therefore, the mobilisation of financialresources is a key task for the region to adapt to climate change, he added.Deputy Director of the Department ofMeteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change under the Ministry of NaturalResources and Environment Pham Van Tan suggested building a plan for the Deltato ensure sustainable, safe development and prosperity by the … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta needs various financial resources to tackle climate change
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India boosts agricultural cooperation with Mekong Delta
Speaking at a workshop held in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang on Tuesday, Indian Ambassador to Viet Nam, Parvathaneni Harish, said farm produce and processed food continue to account for a large proportion in bilateral trade.Indian companies have poured a remarkable amount of investment in Viet Nam in recent years, focusing on key commodities such as sugar, tea, coffee and pepper, as well as seeds and agricultural equipment, he said.The ambassador suggested the two nations should focus co-operation on building hi-tech agriculture, promoting trade in fruits, vegetables and aquatic products, developing harvest and post-harvest technologies, training high-quality human resources for agriculture and studying varieties and advanced cultivation techniques.Vo Hung Dung, director of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Branch in Can Tho City, said the Mekong Delta is the country’s largest agricultural production region, which also has a favourable … [Read more...] about India boosts agricultural cooperation with Mekong Delta
Modern pharma plant to be built in Mekong Delta
A Vietnamese firm started building a pharmaceutical production plant in Hau Giang on April 27, the most modern in the Mekong Delta region. Hau Giang Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, the investor, intends to pump over VND506 billion (USD24.17 million) into the construction of the DHG Pharma plant. With projected output of three billion GMP-standardised pills per year, the plant will serve local demand and exports, said Ms Nguyen Thi Hong Loan, the company’s Director. She added that most of the production equipment and facilities at the plant will be automated, and are expected to be up and running in December 2012. The facility will be built on a 8.07-hectare area in Tan Phu Thanh Industrial Park of Chau Thanh A District in two phases. In the first phase, the plant will occupy four hectares to comprise a production facility, a storage area for materials and finished products, along with areas for quality assessment and offices. The plant will be equipped with modern supporting … [Read more...] about Modern pharma plant to be built in Mekong Delta
HDBank opens branch in Mekong Delta city
HDBank opened a new branch in My Tho city in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tien Giang on November 24, expanding its network to 240 offices.On the occasion it donated VND80 million (US$3,500) for building houses for two poor local families.The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank, as it is formally known, has branches in most delta cities and provinces.It offers preferential loans and other products for agriculture in the delta, where most people are farmers.HDBank is one of the largest banks in the country with total assets of more than VND174 trillion (US$7.7 billion) as of last September. — VNS … [Read more...] about HDBank opens branch in Mekong Delta city
Mekong Delta to improve tourism services
The number of tourists to the Mekong Delta has increased significantly as many tourism programmes have been successful over the last year, according to provincial authorities. Many attractions in the Mekong Delta have maintained their high traffic since the beginning of the year. The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Dong Thap province reported that the province welcomed 110,000 arrivals in October, up 25 percent year-on-year. This brought the number of arrivals to 2.5 million in the first 10 months, up 24 percent year-on-year. Tram Chim National Park, Nguyen Sinh Sac and Xeo Quyt relic sites were among the popular attractions. To boost tourism, the province has also promoted ecotourism and created tours to local fruit gardens. Nguyen Ngoc Thuong, director of the provincial Culture, Sports, and Tourism Department, said that development plans, including better infrastructure and effective promotion campaigns, had brought about positive changes to the tourism … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta to improve tourism services