Vinh Long, April 11 -- As the 2026 Chol Chnam Thmay festival approaches, Khmer communities in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long are welcoming their traditional New Year with growing prosperity and renewed optimism, thanks to improved livelihoods and sustained support from local authorities.

Across Khmer hamlets, the festive season is marked by a sense of abundance and cultural vibrancy. Effective production models, access to preferential credit, and practical support policies have helped raise incomes and living standards, making this year's celebrations warmer and more fulfilling.

In recent years, alongside socio-economic development, Vinh Long has consistently implemented policies to support ethnic minorities, particularly the Kh...