Under the project, flood protection infrastructure has been improved, including embankments, tidal sluice gates, and pumping stations. Additionally, urban transport infrastructure has been developed under the project.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Can Tho City will proactively coordinate closely with the Department of Planning and Investment to carry out the task of calling for investment for a new waste treatment plant.
The construction of bridges spanning the Can Tho river contributes to enhancing the urban landscape, laying the foundation for economic development, and creating architectural and cultural highlights for Can Tho city.
Besides its geographic significance as a vital transport hub linking provinces in the Mekong Delta region, Can Tho is often called a “city of rivers” as it spans approximately 65 km along the Hau River with an intricate network of waterways. Recognised as one of five centrally governed cities since 2004, Can Tho is a youthful, dynamic urban centre on the process of modernisation.
A ceremony was held recently in Can Tho City to announce the export of the locality’s first batch of green-skinned mangoes to Australia and the United States. This milestone not only helps enhance the reputation of Can Tho mangoes in the world market, but also opens a new period with challenges for local stakeholders, who want to bring the fruit to the world.
The Mekong Delta is expected to have about 1,200km of expressways, with some 600km to be completed within this tenure, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during a field trip to the Chau Doc-Can Tho-Soc Trang expressway project on July 13.
Secretary of the Party Committee of Can Tho city Nguyen Van Hieu hosted a reception for Bernd Montag, CEO of Siemens Healthineers, on June 13, during which the host expressed his hope for the firm’s support in high-tech equipment and high-quality human resources training in the field of health care in the whole Mekong Delta.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho wants to enhance cooperation with SunRice, Australia’s largest rice production and distribution group, so as to improve production efficiency and income for local farmers, Chairman of the city People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien said on April 3.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked authorities of Can Tho city to review the list of families who are sick or live in difficult circumstances in order to offer assistance and ensure that all people can celebrate a joyful, healthy, safe and meaningful Lunar New Year Festival, and not to leave anyone without Tet.
Secretary of the Can Tho Party Committee Nguyen Van Hieu and other leaders of the Mekong Delta city had a meeting with a delegation of the Australian Embassy in Vietnam led by Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski on December 12.
A festival honouring Ninh Thuan province’s cultural values and showcasing its tourism experiences and destinations has been held recently in Can Tho city. It is expected to boost locality-to-locality relations and promote domestic tourism.
Tran Viet Truong, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho city, on June 5 hosted a reception for businesses from the Netherlands and Vietnamese enterprises who are involved in import-export activities to discuss cooperation opportunities relating to the import and export of agricultural products and logistics.
Sharing experience in response to challenges arising from new trends in international trade and investment was the focus of a conference held in Can Tho city on November 30.
Orbis international organisation will support more than 60,000 children in the Mekong Delta region with eye check-ups and assist over 10,000 students with surgeries under a project slated for next year.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has signed the Prime Minister’s decisions on disciplinary measures against officials of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
The Ninh Kieu pedestrian zone, the first of its kind in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, was inaugurated on April 30, expected to be a draw for domestic and foreign tourists.
A business forum was held in Can Tho city on April 8, offering chances for Vietnamese and Dutch firms to meet and share innovation solutions and the Netherlands’ experience in water, agriculture and logistics for sustainable development of the Mekong Delta.
Singapore is hoped to invest in and partner with the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho in sectors that the latter boasts strength in, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Le Quang Manh said on January 6.
