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Vinh Long's coconut industry unlocks new value
Economy 16:43 04/11/2026Technology and deeper processing are transforming Viet Nam's coconut industry, turning former waste products like shells and husks into valuable agricultural exports. In Vinh Long, innovative processing creates growing media and fertilisers for 36 international markets. With official recognition as an industrial crop, the sector is building a sustainable value chain to maximise economic returns from every stage of production.
The Cacao Awakening: From bean to beyond | Flavours and Beyond
Culture & Tourism 16:06 22/10/2026From fresh cacao pods in the Mekong Delta to chocolate drinks and innovative savoury dishes, cacao is revealing a world of unexpected flavours. Discover how Vietnamese ingredients, traditional techniques and culinary creativity are transforming this humble bean into something extraordinary.
Local initiative brings public services closer to residents
Society 17:47 19/10/2026Administrative reform is not just about processing paperwork faster. It is also about making public services easier to access and use. In Vinh Long Province, a weekend initiative combines administrative services with digital transformation, bringing services closer to residents and encouraging them to use digital tools.
El Niño-adaptive farming in Mekong Delta
Society 17:38 03/10/2026Farmers in the Mekong Delta are preparing for a tougher dry season. El Niño is forecast to bring an earlier end to the rainy season, along with more severe drought and saltwater intrusion. Farmers in Vinh Long Province are taking early action by storing water and adjusting planting schedules.
Mekong Delta faces skills gap
Society 23:26 14/08/2026The 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.
Coconut industry growth revives local livelihoods
Economy 21:28 14/08/2026In both 2024 and 2025, exports of coconuts and coconut products reached new records, exceeding one billion US dollars. In Vinh Long, which has the largest coconut-growing area in Vietnam, the coconut industry alone accounts for around 8% of the province's industrial production value.
Mekong Delta food tasting 101 | Speak Like a Local
Learn Vietnamese 20:30 02/08/2026Just looking at a Mekong Delta fruit orchard makes you crave it, right guys? But honestly, the best part of visiting an orchard isn't just the fruit. It's the warm way the locals invite you to eat and talk about their food.
The Coconut Homeland Goes Global | Local Towards Global
Politics & Economy 00:05 02/08/2026Nourished by the Mekong's rich alluvial soil, Vinh Long's coconuts are celebrated for their naturally sweet water and refreshing flavour. As unstable markets challenged local growers, many returned home with new skills, fresh ideas, and a different vision, helping drive the development of the coconut industry and take Vietnamese coconuts further into international markets.
The Taste of Homeland | Vibes of Vietnam
Culture & Tourism 00:55 14/07/2026Once a humble field snack, these freshly harvested tubers were a cherished source of energy for generations growing up in Việt Nam’s countryside. Their simple sweetness carries memories of rural life, where the land provided both nourishment and lasting childhood traditions.
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