Two more Vietnamese universities enter Asia’s best list

Two more Vietnamese universities have been named in a list of Asia’s top universities, bringing to seven the country’s number of universities on the list compiled by the London-based education consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Young Vietnamese leaders set sail

As many as 28 Vietnamese young leaders will embark on a 52-day voyage with their regional peers with the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) from October 23 to December 13.

Women in Vietnam Conference opens in HCM City

The Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organised the Women in Vietnam Conference in the city on October 16 as an activity to mark the Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20).

Can Tho to host Vietnam-Japan culture and trade exchange

The 4th Vietnam - Japan culture and trade exchange will be held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from November 2-4, according to Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Truong Quang Hoai Nam.

Int’l tech demonstration conference 2018 closes in Can Tho

The International Technology Demonstration and Connection Conference 2018 wrapped up in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on October 5 after three days featuring 13 major activities.

Can Tho launches life-long learning week

The Study Promotion Association of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and the municipal Department of Education and Training launched a life-long learning week on October 1.

Measures needed to help Mekong Delta farmers cope with floods

More breakthrough solutions are needed to help farmers in the Mekong Delta cope with unpredictably rising water levels, according to experts.

Can Tho University to train 150 doctors in unpopular fields for Mekong Delta

The Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) aims to train 150 doctors in uncommon medical fields, including tuberculosis, leprosy, psychiatry, forensic science and surgery, for the Mekong Delta in this academic year, according to the university’s rector Nguyen Trung Kien.

Conference reviews Ninh Kieu development as hub of Can Tho

The Party Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho held a conference on September 24 reviewing the 2011-2017 implementation of Resolution No.05 on the development of Ninh Kieu district into a metropolis.

Vietnam Airlines to resume flights to Japan’s Osaka on Sept. 18

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on September 13 it will resume flights to Osaka from September 18 after the interruption due to Typhoon Jebi in Japan.

Smart city connection – solution to address challenges in Mekong Delta

Connecting smart cities is considered an effective solution to addressing urbanisation and development challenges in the Mekong Delta, experts said at a workshop in Can Tho city on September 4.

Can Tho serves nearly 83,000 visitors during holidays

Vietnam Airlines to increase flights to Indonesia for football fans

Vietnam Airlines will add three flights to Jakarta on August 29 to carry local fans to Indonesia for the ASIAD semifinal match between the male football teams of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to the national flag carrier.

North-south high-speed railway to be built elevated, under tunnel

The new north-south high-speed railway connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City over a distance of 1.545km is expected to run mainly on elevated sections and below ground to avoid creating more level crossings.

Hanoi, HCM City among five biggest improvers of life quality

Vietnam's capital city of Hanoi and southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City are among the five biggest improvers of quality of life over the past five years, according to the Global Liveability Index 2018 of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) – a research and analysis division of the UK-based Economist Group.

Mekong Delta region warned about serious flooding

Localities in the Mekong Delta and some ministries have been urged to stay active to respond to and mitigate impact of flooding as the Mekong River is now in full spate and the water level still keeps rising.

Tan Son Nhat airport to be expanded to north and south

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The has agreed with the Ministry of National Defence to expand Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to both the south and north where a 157-ha golf course is located.

VFF President presents scholarships to poor students in Can Tho

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man presented 10 scholarships worth 3 million VND (128.9 USD) each to poor students in Vinh Thanh district in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on August 2.

Photo contest on Vietnam – Japan friendship launched

A photo contest on Vietnamese and Japanese youths joining hands in fostering friendship was launched in Hanoi on July 31 by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Youth Federation Central Committee.

Prevention and relocation plan needed for southern region

More effective plans for natural disaster prevention are needed in the Mekong Delta, which plays an important role in the economy, but is threatened by natural disasters, climate change and landslides, Nguyen Truong Son, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority, said in Can Tho city on July 29.