Authorities assist stranded residents as high tides flood Vietnam’s Can Tho streets
Vietnam News 11:09 12/10/2026High tides caused severe flooding across several streets in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam on Sunday night, leaving residents struggling to get home. Local authorities and support teams were deployed to help people navigate submerged areas safely.
In this Vietnamese city, arrival of swallows brings both good fortune and cleaning challenges
Vietnam News 22:01 11/10/2026Arriving nearly 40 days earlier than last year, thousands of migrating swallows have swarmed power lines and shopfronts in Can Tho City, delighting locals with a symbol of luck while leaving a heavy daily cleanup in their wake.
Composite boat breaks in two in Vietnam's Can Tho, killing operator
Vietnam Life 16:34 10/10/2026As a young man was killed when a composite speedboat broke in two during a test run, organizers have suspended a planned speedboat race in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam, which was scheduled for Saturday, citing safety concerns.
Vietnam’s Can Tho plans $336mn flood-control project with navigation locks
Vietnam News 15:08 09/10/2026Can Tho City in southern Vietnam is set to launch a VND8.693-trillion (US$336 million) flood-control project to protect about 1,300 hectares in Binh Thuy Ward and nearby areas from flooding and high tides, a city official said on Friday.
Vietnam’s Can Tho receives 1st container ship from China’s Nanning Port
Economy 12:48 25/09/2026Can Tho City in southern Vietnam welcomed its first international container vessel from Nanning Port in China’s Guangxi on Thursday, marking the launch of a new maritime route connecting the Mekong Delta with southwestern China.
$100m facility launched as first plant at 13th Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park
Economy 22:28 19/09/2026China's Bestway Group, a sports products maker, inaugurated the first phase of its sports technology factory at the 13th Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park in Can Tho City (VSIP Can Tho) on Saturday, making it the first factory to open at the park, according to the city's administration.
Can Tho grows 25,000 potted rice plants for Vietnam International Rice Festival
Vietnam Life 16:17 19/09/2026Can Tho is growing 25,000 potted rice plants for display at the second Vietnam International Rice Industry Festival, the city’s Department of Agriculture and Environment said on Saturday.
Vietnam’s Can Tho to revive popular electric sightseeing service
Travel 10:47 17/09/2026Can Tho City in southern Vietnam plans to allow electric tourist vehicles to return to its downtown streets during off-peak hours, reviving a popular sightseeing service for visitors.
Japan expands incentive travel promotion to Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Travel 14:52 15/09/2026The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) office in Vietnam hosted a Japan incentive tourism promotion seminar in Can Tho City on Monday, aiming to capture rising demand for overseas travel among businesses and groups in the Mekong Delta.
Vietnam’s Can Tho to host food fair featuring chef Martin Yan
Vietnam Life 22:09 10/09/2026A food fair featuring internationally renowned chef Martin Yan will take place in Can Tho City, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, from September 25 to October 4.
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.
