Hanoi (VNA), March 23 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long to fully tap its potential and advantages to become a modern and ecological province, with a development level higher than the national average.

Speaking at a conference announcing the province's master plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, PM Chinh highlighted Vinh Long's strategic location between Ho Chi Minh and Can Tho cities, saying that it is convenient for both road and waterway transportation. As the country's leading food producer, the province holds vast potential for developing rice, industrial crop and fruit cultivation, catering to both domestic and export markets. Tourism development was also mentioned as a promising...