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Sustaining the Mekong Delta’s rice bowl

Society 17:52 18/10/2026

On World Food Day, 16 October, food security is about more than having enough rice. It is about how sustainably we can produce it. That’s a growing challenge for Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the country’s largest rice-growing region.

Floodwaters bring new livelihoods

Society 18:27 27/08/2026

After the summer-autumn rice harvest, farmers in the upstream area of Dong Thap are opening sluice gates to let the seasonal floodwaters into their fields. The water brings nutrient-rich silt, restores the soil, and marks the start of a new season of making a living from the floods.

Smart digital hamlets transform rural life

Society 02:22 24/08/2026

From “smart hamlets”, technology is gradually becoming part of everyday life and agricultural production, bringing change to rural communities across the Mekong Delta.

Dong Thap search team finds 42 fallen soldiers

Society 13:56 21/08/2026

After nearly two weeks of excavation at a family's coconut grove in Tan Thanh commune, Dong Thap province, Team K91 of the Dong Thap Provincial Military Command has recovered the remains of 42 unidentified fallen soldiers, along with several important artifacts.

Early flood-season products reach local markets

Society 19:31 16/08/2026

As flood season begins in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, seasonal favourites are already making their way to local markets. Linh fish and field rats are arriving in small quantities and attracting buyers. So, what does the market look like at the start of this year's flood season?

Dong Thap speeds up school projects

Society 17:00 16/08/2026

For the first time, six integrated primary and lower secondary boarding schools are being built in border communes across Dong Thap Province. With the annual flood season approaching, contractors are accelerating construction and adopting measures to keep the project on schedule, with completion targeted before the start of the 2027–2028 academic year.

Mekong Delta faces skills gap

Society 23:26 14/08/2026

The Mekong Delta accounts for about 95 per cent of Vietnam's rice exports and 60 per cent of fish exports. As production shifts toward technology and higher-value products, the region also needs a workforce with new and more specialised skills.

Riverbank restorations protect nearby communities

Society 21:57 19/07/2026

As riverbank erosion continues to threaten communities in the Mekong Delta, Đồng Tháp Province is accelerating an emergency restoration project along the Tiền River. Crews are racing against time to complete the US$9.5 million embankment ahead of the upcoming flood season, providing a crucial layer of protection for local livelihoods and infrastructure.

The Colours of Spring in Đồng Tháp | Vibes of Vietnam

Culture & Tourism 01:04 19/07/2026

Every spring, Sa Đéc Flower Village in Đồng Tháp bursts into colour as thousands of blooms welcome the Lunar New Year. Home to more than a century of floriculture, the village offers visitors a chance to experience vibrant flower gardens, local traditions and the dedication of growers who bring each blossom to life.