On October 20th, durian purchasing agents announced the prevailing buying prices in Dak Lak for the Dona variety (Monthong, Thai) at 86,000 – 93,000 VND/kg (Grade A), with Grade B being 20,000 VND/kg cheaper.
Compared to 10 days prior, durian prices dropped by over 10,000 VND/kg, despite it being the end of the harvest season in the Central Highlands, where supply is scarce.
H.N. purchasing hub offered higher prices for durians from the Mekong Delta, with Grade A Dona durians priced at 95,000 – 97,000 VND/kg, Grade B at 20,000 VND/kg less, and Grade C at 35,000 VND/kg.
Grade A Dona Durian
Thai durians from the Mekong Delta were purchased at 90,000 – 94,000 VND/kg (Grade A), not significantly higher than the local Ri 6 variety, which was priced at 86,000 VND/kg (Grade A), with Grade B at 71,000 VND/kg and Grade C at 45,000 VND/kg.
A representative from a major durian export company in Ho Chi Minh City mentioned taking a break for over two weeks, focusing instead on other fresh fruits like mangoes, coconuts, and pomelos.
The reason cited was that durians are currently at the end of the season in the Central Highlands and just beginning in the Mekong Delta, resulting in limited supply and difficulty in selecting export-quality fruits.
On the market side, after peak consumption periods like the Mid-Autumn Festival, purchasing power has decreased, especially as prices remain high while quality is not as good as during the main season.
Prime Minister: 600 Trillion VND Allocated for Mekong Delta Transportation Infrastructure During This Term
On the afternoon of October 19th, in Can Tho, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference on the implementation status of expressway projects in the Mekong Delta region.
Prime Minister Inspects Delayed Hospital and Social Housing Projects in Can Tho
Following a constituent engagement program, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspected the Hung Phu Ward Administrative Center on October 19th. He also surveyed the Nam Long 2 social housing project and urged progress on the long-delayed Can Tho Oncology Hospital project.
The Mekong Delta Aims for Water Resource Autonomy in All Adverse Scenarios by 2050
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision approving the Mekong River Basin Irrigation Master Plan, spanning from now until 2030 with a vision towards 2050. This plan aims to empower Vietnam’s largest delta region with complete water resource autonomy under all circumstances, effectively managing droughts, saltwater intrusion, and flooding. Ultimately, it seeks to secure sustainable livelihoods for tens of millions of residents.
Proposed Recommendations to the Ministry of Construction Regarding Can Tho Airport
The People’s Committee of Can Tho City has urged the Ministry of Construction to promptly approve the investment policy for the upgrade of Can Tho International Airport. The project aims to increase the airport’s capacity to 7 million passengers annually in phase 1, with a further expansion to 12 million passengers per year in phase 2, significantly boosting regional development.
Charming Heritage Street in a Nearly 240-Year-Old City
Nestled on the last remaining prime land in the heart of Long Xuyên, Mekong District embraces the lush banks of the Hậu River, offering a distinctive urban haven in the Mekong Delta—a feat rarely achieved by other residential projects.
