Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway promises big savings for Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City 11:12 04/10/2026The full opening of Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway is prompting businesses to rethink transport routes between western and eastern regions, with the new corridor expected to save the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam billions of Vietnamese dong in fuel, time, and logistics costs.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta residents hunt rice field rats during harvest season
Vietnam Life 14:16 01/10/2026As the rice harvest nears its end in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, residents are heading into the fields to catch rice field rats, which are at their fattest after feeding on ripening rice.
Vietnam braces for widespread El Nino-driven drought, saltwater intrusion from November
Vietnam News 20:13 30/09/2026A strong El Nino event will likely cause severe drought and saltwater intrusion across Vietnam’s southern and Central Highlands regions from November, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Riverbank erosion engulfs Mekong Delta as El Nino raises drought fears
Vietnam News 18:38 25/09/2026Nearly 200 erosion sites have been recorded in Can Tho City in southern Vietnam since the beginning of 2026, while hundreds more across the Mekong Delta threaten homes, roads and livelihoods as the region braces for a potentially severe drought and saltwater intrusion season linked to El Nino.
A meal in the fields: Savoring rice in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
In-Depth 22:34 24/09/2026Why does a simple bowl of rice taste better when eaten beside a rice field? In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the answer lies in a generations-old tradition known as 'com cay,' when farmers prepare meals for those working alongside them in the fields.
Making Vietnam’s Mekong Delta floating markets come alive again: Tourism cannot be the only answer
Travel 18:45 24/09/2026As road transport has changed how goods are traded in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, floating markets face a question beyond attracting tourists: How can people continue to make a living on the water?
Vietnam’s Can Tho tourism authorities respond after tourist criticizes Cai Rang Floating Market
Travel 23:01 21/09/2026Following a recent complaint from a tourist about service quality at Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho’s tourism authorities said they had worked with the relevant operator and called for stronger oversight and corrective measures.
Vietnam contestant brings coconut candy, rice paper to Mister International 2026
Vietnam Life 13:26 19/09/2026Vietnam’s Nguyen Vu Linh is showcasing the Mekong Delta’s river life and traditional craft villages in an introduction video for Mister International 2026, bringing local culture to the international stage.
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.
Storing Mekong floodwater for an El Nino-hit dry season in 2027
In-Depth 13:23 11/09/2026The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the 2026-27 El Nino is strengthening and almost certain to last through February 2027, potentially becoming the strongest in 40 years. But even a strong El Nino does not necessarily mean severe drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
Floating season turns fields in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta into swimming destination
Travel 13:01 07/09/2026As the annual floating season arrives, fields in the upstream area of Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta region are turning into an unusual outdoor attraction, drawing both local residents and tourists eager to swim and play in the floodwaters.
Duck massages, popped rice lure crowds to Can Tho’s Son Islet in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Travel 12:21 02/09/2026Son Islet in Can Tho City, Vietnam's Mekong Delta, is drawing around 1,000 visitors a day during Vietnam's National Day holiday, twice its usual traffic, with rural experiences from bottle-feeding fish to getting a duck massage.
