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.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta tourism seeks ways to break from the sameness and draw tourists back
Travel 20:41 31/08/2026Representatives of major tourism companies have offered ideas to make tourism in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta less repetitive and give visitors more reasons to return.
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.
Vietnamese man makes business out of giant water bug farming
Economy 19:42 25/08/2026After the COVID-19 pandemic, a former tour guide in Ho Chi Minh City returned to his hometown in Can Tho City turned to farming giant water bugs (Lethocerus indicus), an unusual livelihood that has gradually grown into a promising business.
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.
This ‘squat market’ in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta may change your view of 'squat markets'
Vietnam Life 14:53 25/08/2026Cho chom hom, or 'squat markets' are often associated with disorderly stalls and sidewalk trading, but cho chom hom Vi Thanh in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta offers a very different experience, with neatly arranged produce, friendly vendors and a wide selection of homegrown and rural specialties.
What do people mean by 'Come help me move the cabinet’ in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta?
Vietnam Life 13:51 23/08/2026For people in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, asking a neighbor to “come help me move a cabinet” can be a subtle way to invite them for drinks, while reflecting the region's long-standing tradition of helping one another.
Explainer: Why do Vietnam’s Mekong Delta residents look forward to a timely flood season?
In-Depth 21:51 19/08/2026The annual flood season is an important part of life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, but the natural cycle of rising waters has changed in recent years, with floods tending to arrive later and reach lower levels.
Vietnam told to prepare for high-risk scenario as El Nino strengthens
Vietnam News 09:37 19/08/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has asked provinces and cities in central, southeastern and Mekong Delta Vietnam to review and prepare response plans based on a very high-risk scenario, as El Nino is forecast to remain strong to very strong through early summer 2027.
Following river, fields, seasons for taste of rural life in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Vietnam Life 16:08 14/08/2026For generations, people in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta have built a distinctive food culture around the river, rice fields, and changing seasons, turning fish, shrimp, crabs, snails, and wild vegetables into rustic dishes while welcoming guests with the region’s trademark warmth and hospitality.
