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.
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.
