The two rice-rich regions are the Red River Delta, directly south of the Northern Highlands, and the
Mekong River Delta in the southernmost part of the country. The delta regions are characterized by
fertile lands and heavy rainfall, ideal for fruit and rice production, making them the breadbaskets of
Viet Nam. The Mekong River Delta alone produces about 50 percent of all Vietnamese rice and 90
percent of the country’s rice exports.
12 The Central Highlands region is also a major agricultural
producer where coffee and cashew nuts are grown. Outlying districts of Ho Chi Minh City, such as the
Cu Chi district, have major rubber growing operations. As the main hub of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho
City is a transit point for agricultural goods in the greater region and is enhancing infrastructure so as
to increase interprovincial trade