Science and Technology Step for Growth in the Mekong Delta
Held in Can Tho, the workshop discussed the importance of technology and digital transformation for the Mekong Delta to achieve its economic double-digit growth target.
A workshop on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation aimed at achieving double-digit economic growth in the Mekong Delta was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Can Tho City People's Committee, and Can Tho University.
Date and Venue of the Workshop
On September 25, 2026, a comprehensive event was held in Can Tho in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Can Tho City People's Committee, and Can Tho University.
Evaluations by the Deputy Minister
Attending the workshop, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Trung Tinh chaired the meeting and made important statements.
Deputy Minister Tran Trung Tinh emphasized the need for a strong shift in productivity and competitiveness to evaluate the region's unique potential and achieve the double-digit growth target.
Regional Agriculture and Production Advantages
Director of the Academy of Science and Technology Strategy Dr. Pham Dinh Nguyen and other experts drew attention to the region's major advantages in agriculture, fisheries, the marine economy, and biological resources.
Experts stated that more than 50 percent of rice production, approximately 65 percent of aquaculture production, and fruit production are met by this region.
Development Proposals and Objectives
Can Tho City People's Committee Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Khoi stated that the region contributes to more than 90 percent of the rice export turnover.
Khoi proposed the establishment of an ecosystem for high-tech agriculture, a green economy, climate change adaptation, digital transformation, and qualified human resources for double-digit growth.
Upcoming Approval Process
It was stated that the project prepared for the economic development of the Mekong Delta will be submitted to the competent authorities for approval by the Ministry of Science and Technology in November 2026.