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.
Hundreds of thousands gather at Sa Dec Square in southern Vietnam for hot-air balloon program
Vietnam News 15:15 01/01/2026Sa Dec Square in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam buzzed with excitement on Wednesday evening as hundreds of thousands of visitors gathered for the opening of a hot-air balloon performance program, ushering in the New Year with a vibrant visual spectacle.
In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, rising waters bring new life — and tourism — to Dong Thap
Travel 15:54 29/08/2025As floodwaters gently return to the upstream borderlands of Dong Thap Province in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, local life begins to shift. What was once a season defined by fish traps and floating vegetation has, in recent years, taken on a new rhythm: one of community-based tourism, seasonal livelihoods, and immersive cultural experiences.
Flood season brings bumper catch to Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 17:41 15/08/2025As Vietnam’s Mekong Delta enters the flood season, local people are busy preparing for a new fishing season.
Thunderstorms, whirlwinds damage over 300 houses, leave 17 injured in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam News 19:34 23/07/2025Severe thunderstorms and whirlwinds have swept through Dong Thap and An Giang Provinces, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, destroying or damaging more than 300 homes and injuring 17 people, according to local authorities.
