Ward in Vietnamese province assesses English skills of rural market vendors
Vietnam News 14:29 09/08/2026Sixty-eight vendors at Tan Thuan Dong Rural Market in Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, took part in an English communication skills assessment as part of a program to improve their ability to communicate with visitors, particularly international tourists, according to the ward’s official website.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta farmers embrace digital skills to promote local tourism on social media
Travel 10:32 09/08/2026About 50 farming households involved in community-based tourism in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam joined a hands-on fishing activity on Saturday, while learning photography and video skills to promote local tourism on social media.
How wetland conservation is reviving farming in Vietnam's Dong Thap Muoi
In-Depth 13:12 05/08/2026Tram Chim National Park, Vietnam’s fourth Ramsar site, is widely regarded as the 'green lungs' and natural reservoir of the Dong Thap Muoi region in the Mekong Delta.
Free date palm garden draws visitors to Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Travel 17:20 26/07/2026Chala Farm, an eco-tourism garden in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, is attracting visitors with 110 date palm trees laden with ripe fruit, offering a scenic spot for families and tourists to explore and take photos free of charge.
Giant shark kite steals show at border-area contest in southern Vietnam
Vietnam Life 16:01 19/07/2026A giant shark-shaped kite and dozens of colorful creations filled the sky over Thuong Phuoc Commune in Dong Thap Province, southerm Vietnam on Saturday, drawing hundreds of visitors to a lively border-area kite-flying contest.
Thousands flock to lotus fest opening for culinary experiences in southern Vietnam
Travel 15:17 19/06/2026Thousands of residents and visitors crowded Van Mieu Square in Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam on Thursday evening for the opening of the third Dong Thap Lotus Festival, enjoying lotus-themed cuisine and cultural and artistic programs.
Trucker fined $722 for driving against traffic in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:38 05/05/2026A 41-year-old truck driver in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam has been fined VND19 million (US$722) and had four points deducted from his driver's license after being caught driving in the wrong direction on National Highway 1.
Vietnam ships 1st batch of fresh pomelos to Australia
Economy 19:00 13/04/2026Vietnam officially exported its first shipment of fresh pomelos to Australia on Monday, marking a milestone for the country’s fruit industry and opening access to one of the world’s most demanding markets.
Japan grants $140,000 to support organic agriculture in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Economy 18:22 14/03/2026The Japanese government has provided a non-refundable grant of US$140,000 to support organic agriculture development and eco-friendly communities in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam.
Over 70 hospitalized in Vietnam’s Dong Thap after suspected ‘banh mi’ poisoning
Vietnam News 14:54 27/02/2026Seventy-two people in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam experienced suspected food poisoning, with 71 requiring hospitalization, after eating ‘banh mi’ from Hong Ngoc 12 bakery, the same establishment involved in a 149-case outbreak in 2024, local health authorities said on Friday.
Foreign tourists embrace snakes for photos at snake farm in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Travel 16:29 16/02/2026Many international visitors touring Dong Tam Snake Farm in Dong Thap Province, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) boldly held and even embraced snakes for photos, turning what is often a symbol of fear into an unusual highlight of their trip.
Watermelon carvers earn up to $194 each daily as Tet nears in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
Vietnam Life 16:20 15/02/2026As Tet, or the Lunar New Year, approaches, carved watermelons bearing the auspicious words ‘Tai’ (Wealth) and ‘Loc’ (Fortune) are drawing crowds in Dao Thanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, with some artisans earning up to US$194 each per day during the peak season.
