Around the Country Pedicab still popular in Mekong Delta Hoang Huong Friday, Feb 26, 2016,21:32 (GMT+7) Pedicab still popular in Mekong DeltaHoang Huong Foreign visitors are seen on pedicabs for a tour around Tan Chau Town in An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta. For residents in An Giang and the Mekong Delta as a whole, pedicab is still a popular means of transport though there are more motorcycles and taxi cabs in use. Pedicab is used for different purposes, including serving foreign visitors who want to have hands-on experience in this vehicle, and transporting vendors and large packages of goods to markets. - News: Hoang Huong Share with your friends: … [Read more...] about Pedicab still popular in Mekong Delta
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Young ASEAN leaders contribute ideas to protect Mekong Delta environment
At the workshop (Source: tapchicongsan.org.vn) Can Tho (VNA) – Some 120 young leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) contributed their ideas to protecting the environment in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam at a workshop which opened in Can Tho city on June 5. The event, which runs until June 9, was organised by the US Mission to Vietnam and the Resource Centre for Community Development from An Giang University. Participants will study the consequences of changes in the environment in the Mekong Delta such as landslides, salinisation, river flooding, sea level rising, degradation of water resources and the effects of building hydroelectric plants, which all impact on people’s lives and the economic development of the region. Through presentations, case studies, site visits and interactive activities, participants will explore potential short and long term solutions and strategies for addressing changes in the environment that are causing … [Read more...] about Young ASEAN leaders contribute ideas to protect Mekong Delta environment
Get lost on garden islets of the Mekong Delta
Viet Nam News A single day’s trip from HCM City can take you to green and tranquil gardens in the Mekong Delta. Trade cafes and walks through the bustling city for a bus or bike ride to the islets in the lower region of Tiền River. Down the river: Cruise around Thới Sơn Islet. Thới Sơn Islet, also known as Lân (Kylin) Islet, is located in Thới Sơn Commune, Mỹ Tho City, Tiền Giang Province. The islet not only hosts abundant fruits, but has also become an ideal ecotourism site for weekend trips. Sail away: A boat trip around Thới Sơn Islet. The distance from HCM City to Mỹ Tho is around 70km. The road is fairly wide and convenient for travelling. Bus travellers they can one of the services offered by Mai Linh, Phương Trang, Thảo Châu and Thịnh Phát from the West HCM City Bus Station. Each bus ticket costs between VNĐ30,000-50,000 … [Read more...] about Get lost on garden islets of the Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta needs new vision of tourism development: BCG
The BCG consultants made the proposal at a working session with the People’s Committee of Can Tho city on May 16, which sought ways to develop tourism adaptable to climate change in the Mekong Delta. The region should maximise resources and economic sectors to create differences in sustainable development, they said, urging authorities to make best use of landscapes, natural resources as well as historical and cultural values to turn the region into an ideal tourist destination. The consultants pointed out that although the Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s production hub of rice, fruits and seafood, it is one of the regions in the country most affected by climate change. They suggested Can Tho, as the central city of the region, focus on natural exploration, entertainment and cultural experience while developing tourism. They said with pristine islets like Con Son, Con Au, Con Khuong and Tan Loc, along with orchards, Can Tho is suitable for leisure tourism and natural … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta needs new vision of tourism development: BCG
Mekong Delta lures investment from Japan
Attending at the event were former State President Truong Tan Sang, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio, Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and more than 600 representatives of State agencies and businesses of the two countries. Former State President Truong Tan Sang highlighted Vietnam-Japan cooperation. He hoped the meeting will strengthen the effectiveness of development cooperation in infrastructure construction, agricultural production and climate change adaptation. Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son highly appreciated the investment cooperation in various areas, especially the cooperation between localities of the two nations. Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio expected the conference will tighten collaboration between the two sides. Japan will continue to be Vietnam’s top and long-time partner. Participants discuss current issues in traffic infrastructure, health care, climate change, cooperation in agricultural production, cultural-tourism – … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta lures investment from Japan