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Marriott International celebrates 700th Hotel region with new hotel in Việt Nam

Marriott International celebrates 700th Hotel region with new hotel in Việt Nam

Marriott International, Inc has recently opened the Legacy Mekong, Cần Thơ, Autograph Collection, marking the company’s 700th property in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). 
Low-emission rice marks breakthrough in Vietnamese rice sectors green transformation

Low-emission rice marks breakthrough in Vietnamese rice sector’s green transformation

The collective label “Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice”, developed by the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA), is gaining strong market traction, reinforcing the image of Vietnamese rice as environmentally friendly and aligned with sustainable development.
Workshop discusses investment opportunities in rice straw value chain

Workshop discusses investment opportunities in rice straw value chain

“Straw is not a problem to be managed, but a solution to be exploited,” IRRI Country Representative for Việt Nam, Laos and Myanmar Robert Caudwell said.
Pangasius exports focus on expanding to CPTPP and Middle East

Pangasius exports focus on expanding to CPTPP and Middle East

Pangasius exports to the CPTPP reached US$305 million in the first 10 months of this year.
Low-emission crops to increase export prices of products

Low-emission crops to increase export prices of products

Huỳnh Tấn Đạt, Director General of the ministry’s Plant Production and Protection Department, said by 2050, all major crop areas are expected to adopt low-emission cultivation practices.
Cooperatives lead the way in Mekong Deltas humongous sustainable rice project

Cooperatives lead the way in Mekong Delta’s humongous sustainable rice project

The one-million-hectare rice project seeks to produce high-quality, low-emission rice while restructuring the sector for greater value. It also aims to raise farmers’ incomes, ensure food security, and support Việt Nam’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.
Swimming ahead with Việt Nams pangasius exports

Swimming ahead with Việt Nam’s pangasius exports

In the first seven months of 2025, export turnover reached more than US$1.2 billion, an increase of 11 per cent year-on-year, underscoring the sector’s strong momentum.
Pangasius bites back Việt Nams fish faces home turf challenge

Pangasius bites back Việt Nam's fish faces home turf challenge

With only five and seven per cent of its total output consumed domestically, the multi-billion dollar Pangasius industry faces a major paradox.
Domestic coastal logistics service launched to boost south Việt Nam connectivity

Domestic coastal logistics service launched to boost south Việt Nam connectivity

The Mekong Express completed its inaugural journey on May 30, marking the official launch of the service. 
Coconut exports reach 14-year high

Coconut exports reach 14-year high

In 2024, fresh coconut and coconut product exports surpassed US$1 billion, marking the highest figure in the past 14 years.
Upcoming startup forum to address green economy in Mekong Delta

Upcoming startup forum to address green economy in Mekong Delta

Over 350 experts will gather this month in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp to discuss promoting green economic development in the region.
Long An enhances investment attraction through DDCI

Long An enhances investment attraction through DDCI

The Mekong Delta province of Long An has been focusing on improving its investment climate and public service quality through its District and Department Competitiveness Index (DDCI), which assesses and motivates agencies and localities to improve services.
Businesses hesitate to invest in the Mekong Delta region

Businesses hesitate to invest in the Mekong Delta region

Over the past ten years, total investment in the region has reached only about VNĐ202 trillion (US$8.6 billion), a figure considered too low for such a key economic zone.
Fun with nature

[Videos] Fun with nature

The Mekong Delta Province of An Giang has a lot of potential to develop eco-tourism, thanks to its beautiful mountains and rivers. Nature lovers should check out some of its eco-tourism sites to have fun under the sun while learning...
Japan to sponsor over US28 million for Cần Thơ Citys smart city project

Japan to sponsor over US$28 million for Cần Thơ City's smart city project

The People’s Committee of Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ on July 24 held a working session with Fujitsu Limited of Japan on a project on providing technical support for the locality, aiming to build a smart city model through...