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Vietnam's Mekong Delta among world's 5 most vulnerable: WWF

Vietnam's Mekong Delta among world's 5 most vulnerable: WWF

The Mekong Delta is among the world's five most vulnerable deltas due to challenges such as climate change, sediment loss from upstream hydropower dams, freshwater scarcity, land subsidence, and saltwater intrusion, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The beauty of Mekong Delta exposed in morning mist

The beauty of Mekong Delta exposed in morning mist

Failure to pay compensation to 8 households delays key HCMC road

Failure to pay compensation to 8 households delays key HCMC road

Long Xuyen floating market: a river tradition

Long Xuyen floating market: a river tradition

Nestled on the Hau River, Long Xuyen Floating Market offers a glimpse into Vietnam’s river-based trade, where tradition, community, and a simple way of life thrive despite modern changes.
November 30, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
How rural life in Vietnam's southern cape is attracting global tourists

How rural life in Vietnam's southern cape is attracting global tourists

In Vietnam's southernmost province Ca Mau, 31-year-old Tran Van Bi has attracted foreign tourists by offering rural experiences, from crab fishing to harvesting plants, all while preserving the region's charm.
October 20, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
Hanoi Red River mudflat cut off by flooding, access only by boat

Hanoi Red River mudflat cut off by flooding, access only by boat

For a month now Hanoians have relied on a small boat to reach Red River mudflat as paths leading to it are inundated.
August 25, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
World Bank approves $107M to enhance inland waterway safety in Vietnam

World Bank approves $107M to enhance inland waterway safety in Vietnam

The World Bank has approved a US$107 million credit to enhance the capacity, efficiency, and safety of inland waterways in the southern region of Vietnam, while also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
June 23, 2024 | 12:00 am PT
Fertilizer plant waste exceeds standards 2,000 times over in southern Vietnam

Fertilizer plant waste exceeds standards 2,000 times over in southern Vietnam

A fertilizer production plant in the Long An Province neighboring HCMC has been fined over VND300 million (US$11,800) for discharging waste into the river, preventing hundreds of households from irrigating.
June 12, 2024 | 03:22 pm PT
AEON Vietnam starts work on its 1st shopping mall in Mekong Delta

AEON Vietnam starts work on its 1st shopping mall in Mekong Delta

AEON Vietnam has begun construction of a mall at a cost of VND1 trillion (US$39.3 million) in Long An Province’s Tan An City, its first in the Mekong Delta.
May 21, 2024 | 11:48 pm PT
With sea entering its rivers Mekong Delta struggles for freshwater

With sea entering its rivers Mekong Delta struggles for freshwater

One evening in March Le Thu was packing luggage for her two grandchildren: They were leaving for their paternal grandparents’ to stay for a while.
April 25, 2024 | 04:11 pm PT
Tourist boat involved in Mekong river collision torn open

Tourist boat involved in Mekong river collision torn open

The hull of Hang Chau Tourist Express Boat, which was broadsided by a ferry recently, has a 10 m gash on one side and its windows and seats are shattered.
April 22, 2024 | 08:38 pm PT
Tour guide on boat hit by ferry in Mekong Delta dies of injuries

Tour guide on boat hit by ferry in Mekong Delta dies of injuries

The tour guide on the tourist boat who was severely injured after it was rammed by a ferry in the Mekong Delta last week has died.
April 21, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Boat collision involving 42 foreign tourists due to barges blocking vision

Boat collision involving 42 foreign tourists due to barges blocking vision

The Hang Chau Tourist Express Boat that collided with a ferry on the Tien River Friday was trying to pass as several barges blocked its point of view, said the Hang Chau’s owner.
April 20, 2024 | 07:41 am PT
Inside $5.5M cruise ship that carries wealthy tourists on the Mekong River

Inside $5.5M cruise ship that carries wealthy tourists on the Mekong River

A four-star cruise ship that takes visitors to the Mekong Delta and Cambodia costs VND140 billion (US$5.5 million) and has 35 river-view cabins, a pool, lounge bar, and luxury interiors.
April 13, 2024 | 01:00 am PT
One-fifth of Mekong river fish species face extinction, report says

One-fifth of Mekong river fish species face extinction, report says

Unsustainable development threatens the health and diverse fish populations of the Mekong river, with one-fifth of fish species in Southeast Asia's main artery facing extinction, a report by conservation groups said on Monday.
March 3, 2024 | 06:27 pm PT
Dong Thap: Land of bird sanctuary and everything lotus

Dong Thap: Land of bird sanctuary and everything lotus

Dong Thap Province in southern Vietnam beckons travelers with its lotus-filled landscapes and historic pagodas that coexist with the natural beauty of Tram Chim National Park.
March 2, 2024 | 07:00 pm PT
Tram Chim National Park: a sanctuary for red-crowned cranes

Tram Chim National Park: a sanctuary for red-crowned cranes

Tram Chim National Park, a sprawling 7,400-hectare sanctuary situated 150 kilometers from HCMC, beckons visitors with its rich biodiversity and dedicated conservation efforts.
December 10, 2023 | 01:41 am PT
Sand mining in Vietnam's Mekong Delta sinks homes, livelihoods

Sand mining in Vietnam's Mekong Delta sinks homes, livelihoods

One summer morning, Le Thi Hong Mai's home collapsed into a river in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, where shoreline erosion caused by sand mining and hydropower dams threatens hundreds of thousands of people.
November 22, 2023 | 01:42 am PT
Tra Su cajuput forest: southern Vietnam's eco-tourism gem

Tra Su cajuput forest: southern Vietnam's eco-tourism gem

Nestled in An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta, Tra Su has been a flourishing cajuput forest since 1983, providing unique wildlife experiences.
November 10, 2023 | 07:32 pm PT
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