An Giang

An Giang floats Vietnam's catfish industry on the Mekong. The province near the Cambodian border produces nearly 1.1 million tonnes of basa and tra catfish annually from floating cages on the Hau Giang (Bassac) River—fish farms that began in the late 1990s and now involve 800,000 farmers managing 6,000 hectares. Chau Doc's riverside stretches with the highest concentration of floating houses in Vietnam, exporting frozen white fillets to Europe, America, Australia, and Japan.

Export turnover reached $417 million through May 2025 (up 2.81% year-on-year); wholesale and retail revenue hit VND 22,142 billion (up 17.35%). The province implements the 1-million-hectare sustainable rice project linking Mekong Delta production to green growth goals. But high-dike construction that protects rice has reduced nutrient-rich water inflow—93% of farmers report sediment decrease, 99% increased synthetic fertilizer use.

Chau Doc anchors the Cambodia-Vietnam river route, drawing visitors to mosques, temples, and churches that reflect Chinese, Cham, and Khmer communities. The Mekong Delta produces 70% of Vietnam's aquaculture output; An Giang sits at the source of that flow. By 2026, the province tests whether catfish can remain competitive as feed costs rise and export markets demand sustainability certification.