Can Tho, Vientiane boost cooperationLeaders of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho had a working session with a high-ranking delegation of the Lao capital Vientiane on June 10 to discuss bilateral multi-sector cooperation in the coming time.
British billionaire Joe Lewis returns to Can ThoThe British billionaire owner of English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur, Joe Lewis, returned to Can Tho on his luxury Bombardier Global 6000 private jet on June 3, following his first visit to the Mekong Delta city in May in his superyacht Aviva.
Eleventh graders design games to protect childrenDespite their young age and modest experiences, Bui Phuong Vy and Bui Quoc Khanh, 11th graders, have created a set of games to teach children about sexual abuse prevention.
Travel firms offer promotions for summer toursTravel firms have launched a variety of tours as the busy summer travel season begins. Tour bookings are expected to surge by 10-15 percent and tour fares by 5-10 percent, according to travel firms.
Can Tho’s fund supports nearly 1 million students, teachersNearly 1 million disadvantaged students and teachers in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho have been assisted through the education and talent promotion fund over the last 12 years.
Can Tho to build concrete embankments in eroded areasThe Mekong Delta city of Can Tho plans to build concrete embankments in some of the city's eroded areas, according to Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Vo Thanh Thong.
Can Tho city targets treatment of all solid wasteThe Mekong Delta city of Can Tho plans to collect 100 percent of its solid household waste in urban areas in the 2020-2030 period.
Can Tho spends over 3 billion VND on caring for AO/dioxin victimsThe Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho spent over 3 billion VND (129,000 USD) in the first quarter of this year to support the victims and their families.
Khmer-Vietnamese Association marks Vietnam’s reunification dayThe Khmer-Vietnamese Association in Cambodia on April 27 organised a grand meeting to mark 44th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam and National Reunification (April 30).
NA Chairwoman joins Can Tho’s liberation celebrationNational Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attended the celebration of the 44th anniversary of the liberation of Can Tho city on April 26 during her trip to meet voters there.
Congratulations extended to Buddhist follower over Vesak 2019President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man has sent a message of congratulation to Buddhist dignitaries and followers on the occasion of the UN Day of Vesak 2019 to be held in Vietnam.
Bamboo Airways to launch three international air routes in AprilVietnam's newest airline, Bamboo Airways, will launch three international air routes later this month to anticipate the increasing demand for travel during the five-day holiday on the occasion of the Reunification Day on April 30 and Labour Day on May 1.
Logo design contest for ASEAN Year 2020 launchedA design contest for the logo of the ASEAN Year 2020 was launched in Hanoi on April 18.
Vietnam honours US woman for Agent Orange relief workPresident of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisatoins (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga on April 16 presented the Friendship Order, a notable distinction of the Vietnamese State, to Executive Director of the War Legacies Project (WLP) Susan Marie Hammond.
AirAsia operates first flight on Can Tho-Kuala Lumpur air routeFlight AK 575 of Malaysia's AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur to Can Tho international airport landed its first journey on April 8 morning.
Prime Minister extends greetings on Khmer Chol Chnam Thmay festivalPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent greetings to Khmer ethnic people on the occasion of their traditional Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year) festival, which falls on April 14-16 this year.
Front president pays Chol Chnam Thmay visit to Soc TrangPresident of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man visited religious dignitaries in the Mekong delta province of Soc Trang on April 5 on the occasion of the Khmer people’s Chol Chnam Thmay festival.
Innovation space for students inaugurated in Mekong Delta cityAn inaugural ceremony for the “Maker Innovation Space” (MIS) in the Can Tho University was held in the Mekong Delta city of the same name on April 5.
Job opportunities for ethnic minority people in Can Tho cityThe Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is implementing a vocational training programme for ethnic minority people worth 200 billion VND (8.6 million USD), including more than 90 billion VND from the local budget.
Can Tho International Travel Mart slated for late NovemberThe Can Tho International Travel Mart will be held in the Mekong Delta city from November 29 to December 1, expecting to have 200 booths of Vietnamese and foreign travel companies.