The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will open more direct domestic and international routes, targeting promising markets in Southeast and Northeast Asia.



                                 Can Tho Airport (Source: VNA)
The information was revealed by Le Tien Dung, Deputy Director of the Can Tho Department of Transport, at a working session between the municipal People’s Committee and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on July 12. 

Accordingly, routes connecting Can Tho and the northern port city of Hai Phong, Vinh city in central Nghe An province, Cam Ranh city in central Khanh Hoa city, Hue city in central Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong will be launched in the coming time. 

At the same time, Can Tho will consider opening routes to the Republic of Korea, Japan and Singapore, aiming to attract more investments from these countries in the city and the Mekong Delta as well. 

Air routes from Can Tho to Taiwan and other foreign destinations are also expected to be opened in the future. 

According to Dung, there is a high demand for aviation transport from Can Tho International Airport to other Vietnamese cities and provinces and foreign countries as the city is the centre of the Mekong Delta. 

The new air routes are expected to help ease the overload of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, while reducing travel cost and time, he added. 

Speaking at the working session, Vo Huy Cuong, CAAV deputy head, pointed to the need to cut ticket prices of domestic flights from Can Tho, which , he said, still remain high. 

The CAA also pledged to create favourable conditions for Can Tho to launch the new routes. 

Le Thanh Phong, Chairman of the Mekong Delta Tourism Association, called for joint efforts of the entire region to help Can Tho successfully conduct air routes.

The municipal People’s Committee vowed to facilitate the operation of airlines in Can Tho International Airport.

The Mekong Delta welcomed more than 28 million visitors in 2016 and over 20 million in the first half of this year. The number is expected to sharply increase in the time ahead.-

 

 

                                               Source: VNA

Related Topics


Hoa Binh’s economy expands 12.67% in Q1

Hoa Binh province’s economy posted an impressive Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate of 12.67% in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 12.76% year-on-year increase, the highest rate recorded since the beginning of the current tenure, according to the provincial Statistics Office. This robust growth reflects years of strategic groundwork and sets a strong foundation for the province’s annual growth target of over 10%.

Lac Thuy district advances agriculture in tandem with new-style countryside development

With a focus on cash crop farming with science - technology application and brand building, Lac Thuy district is gradually increasing production value, improving people's life quality, and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development.

“A 4.0-Era Farmer Championing Green Agriculture”

In recent years, the economic development model "Hoa Binh Earthworm Farm” run by Mr. Bui Van Dang in Co Giua Hamlet, My Thanh Commune (Lac Son district) has not only brought stable economic value but it is also environmentally friendly, helping to protect and reduce pollution, contributing to the construction of a green and sustainable agriculture.

Rich and Flavorful Honey of Dao Village

Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.

Lac Thuy district prioritises resources for industrial, handicraft development

In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.

Phu Thanh implements organic practices in tea production

Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.