On October 15, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in Can Tho City to discuss solutions for promoting the implementation of the project on sustainable development of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta region by 2030. The conference was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, ministers, leaders of localities in the Mekong Delta region, international organizations, and the Vietnam Rice Industry Association.
On October 15, 2024, the People's Committee of Can Tho City organized the third-quarter meeting with press agencies. Mr. Duong Tan Hien, Permanent Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee, chaired the conference.
On October 11, the Can Tho Business Association (CBA) organized a conference celebrating Vietnam Entrepreneurs Day (October 13). The event's purpose was to provide a platform for businesses to gather, exchange ideas, and share experiences to foster connections and collaboration for mutual development. Mr. Duong Tan Hien, Standing Vice Chairman of the Can Tho City People's Committee, was in attendance and delivered a speech at the conference.
The Project for the Creation and Development of Special Tourism Products of Can Tho City for 2018-2020, with a vision to 2030, has identified eco-tourism as a critical product for investment and development. As a result, the tourism sector of Can Tho has successfully leveraged its ecological assets in recent years.
On the evening of October 6 in Can Tho City, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) branch in the Mekong Delta organized a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Vietnamese Entrepreneur Day (October 13, 2004 - October 13, 2024), with the theme "More than once... being an Entrepreneur".
The Vietnamese-Korean Cultural Day in Can Tho City in 2024 concluded with many positive impressions after two days of activities (October 5 and 6). During the closing ceremony, the organizers presented awards for the K-Dance Klech competition, fostering cultural exchanges between art delegations from South Korea and universities in Can Tho City. Visitors were very excited to attend the event, especially enjoying the vibrant cultural experiences.
River tourism is one of the two main tourism products that Can Tho is developing, contributing to the goal of building a “Wetland city”. With a river route of nearly 1,157km, Can Tho is taking advantage of natural conditions to develop and promote the strengths of this unique tourism product.
After two years, Can Tho is once again honored to be a part of the global WE LOVE CITIES campaign. This campaign is an opportunity for you to show your love and support for Can Tho as it strives towards sustainable development.
The opening ceremony of the Vietnam - South Korea Cultural Day Festival in Can Tho City in 2024 took place on the evening of October 5 at Luu Huu Phuoc Park in Ninh Kieu District. The People's Committee of Can Tho City organized the event in collaboration with the Embassy of South Korea in Vietnam and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Ho Chi Minh City.
The tourism industry is embracing digital transformation to advance in a dynamic and sustainable direction. Many management agencies, organizations, and businesses in Vietnam, especially Can Tho City, prioritize establishing a smart tourism ecosystem.