River life, garden treats, chocolate making in Vietnam's Can Tho charm local, int'l visitors
Vietnam News 20:18 31/08/2026A two-day, one-night trip to Can Tho City in Vietnam's Mekong Delta offers travelers a chance to slow down amid lush gardens and waterways, from watching the Cai Rang floating market to making handmade chocolate and experiencing the laid-back lifestyle of locals on Son Islet, according to the Can Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Dai Tam’s 'banh cong': A crispy fritter with 100 years of history in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Travel 16:46 25/08/2026Former Dai Tam Commune, now part of My Xuyen Ward in Can Tho City, is known for many local specialties, but its most famous dish is 'banh cong,' a crispy savory fritter.
Vietnam's Can Tho launches direct daily flights to Da Lat
Vietnam News 12:31 19/08/2026A new direct air route between Vietnam’s Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and the Central Highlands city of Da Lat began operating on Wednesday, with the service expected to boost tourism and strengthen travel links between the two regions.
Vietnam’s Can Tho launches public Wi-Fi at 27 sites, including major attractions
Vietnam News 09:41 10/08/2026Can Tho City in southern Vietnam has rolled out 27 public Wi-Fi hotspots across key tourist and cultural sites as part of its digital infrastructure plan to expand 5G and pilot 6G networks.
Work starts on Vietnam’s largest brackish water treatment plant
Vietnam News 14:38 09/08/2026Can Tho City has broken ground on Vietnam’s largest saline water treatment facility, which will use modern technology to turn saline water into clean water, with a designed capacity of 29,500 cubic meters per day.
Vietnam’s Can Tho seeks Thailand partnership to develop river tourism, floating markets
Travel 13:38 05/08/2026Can Tho City in southern Vietnam is seeking to deepen cooperation with Thailand by expanding tourism, trade, and investment partnerships, particularly focused on river tourism and floating markets.
Vietnam’s Can Tho orders suspension of ‘flying’ speedboat operations
Vietnam News 18:22 29/07/2026Authorities in Thoi Lai Commune, Can Tho City, southern Vietnam have ordered the temporary suspension of a tourist service featuring high-speed ‘flying’ boats known as ‘vo lai.’
Vietnam’s Can Tho plans to give bridges a makeover, add new photo spots at Cai Rang Floating Market
Travel 18:17 25/07/2026Authorities in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam are planning to give a new look to a series of bridges spanning the Can Tho River and revamp the Cai Rang Floating Market area, hoping to create more attractive tourist destinations in the near future.
Vietnam’s Can Tho searches suspected burial site of 12 fallen soldiers
Vietnam News 11:21 17/07/2026Military forces in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam have begun excavating a site believed to contain two mass graves holding the remains of 12 fallen soldiers in Truong Long Tay Commune, the municipal Military Command said on Wednesday.
Industry insiders propose solutions to revive int'l flights at Vietnam’s Can Tho airport
Travel 13:37 09/07/2026Officials and experts attending a tourism-themed conference on Monday discussed why Can Tho International Airport in southern Vietnam’s Can Tho City has struggled to attract foreign passengers since 2025 and proposed measures to restore its international passenger services.
Vietnam’s Can Tho encourages Singaporean firms to invest in key fields
Economy 17:24 09/06/2026Can Tho City in southern Vietnam has called on Singaporean enterprises to expand their investment in several strategic sectors, including smart urban development, which is seen as an area of urgent demand.
Vietnam’s Can Tho police seize over 4,200 fake luxury items in major counterfeit operations
Vietnam News 11:48 07/06/2026Police in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam have dismantled two large-scale facilities producing and selling fake luxury goods, seizing more than 4,200 counterfeit items bearing labels of famous brands such as Hermès, Gucci, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Versace, authorities confirmed on Saturday.
