Funan and Chenla period
The Mekong Delta was likely inhabited long since prehistory; the civilizations of Funan and Chenla maintained a presence in the Mekong Delta for centuries. Archaeological … See more

The Mekong Delta is by far Vietnam's most productive region in agriculture and aquaculture, while its role in industry and foreign direct investment is much smaller.
Agriculture
2.6 million ha in the Mekong Delta are used for agriculture, … See more

Life in the Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, and many of the villages are often accessible by rivers and canals rather than by road.
The region is home to cải lương, a form of Kinh/Vietnamese folk opera. Cai Luong Singing appeared in … See more

The Mekong Delta, as a region, lies immediately to the west of Ho Chi Minh City (also called Saigon by locals), roughly forming a triangle stretching from Mỹ Tho in the east to See more

The inhabitants of the Mekong Delta region are predominantly ethnic Vietnamese. It is home to the largest population of See more

The construction of the Cần Thơ Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge over the largest distributary of the Mekong River, was completed on April 12, 2010, three years after a collapse that killed 54 and injured nearly 100 workers. The bridge replaces the ferry system … See more

• GMS Environment Operations Center
• Greater Mekong Sub-region Academic and Research Network
• Mekong Basin Disease Surveillance See more