Mít Nài Market

Editor's Note: The "Ancient Traces of Can Tho" column will tell stories about place names, old legends, and the people of Can Tho from the past... From the remaining traces in documents and folk memories, the column hopes to gather pieces of Can Tho's memory, uncover layers of Western Capital's cultural sediment, and help readers better understand the history, people, and identity of Can Tho from the past to the present.

Today, Mít Nài Market is located on Huỳnh Thúc Kháng Street, Ninh Kiều Ward, along the length of Cái Khế Canal, from Nhị Kiều Bridge to near Rạch Ngỗng Bridge, about 1 kilometer. Mít Nài is the folk name given to this market a long time ago, and it is still used today, deeply ingrained in the memories of many generations of Can Tho people.

The jackfruit tree planted at Hiep Minh Pagoda in the Jackfruit Market area. Photo: DUY KHOI

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Affirming its position as a regional driving force.Following the merger, Can Tho City is entering a new phase of development with significant potential and opportunities. Leading domestic and international economic groups coming to Can Tho not only help the city become a strategic destination for large-scale investment capital but also create a crucial impetus, establishing new value chains and affirming its position as a driving force center of the Mekong Delta region.

In the first six months of the year, Can Tho City saw the establishment of 2,448 new businesses.(CT) - According to the Can Tho City Department of Finance, in the first six months of 2026, the city saw the establishment of 2,448 new businesses with a total registered capital of over 12,192 billion VND, an increase of 14.66% in number but a decrease of 5.6% in registered capital compared to the same period last year; 601 businesses resumed operations, an increase of 35.06%; 324 businesses were dissolved, an increase of 77.05% compared to the same period last year; and 1,104 businesses temporarily ceased operations, a decrease of 0.18% compared to the same period in 2025. To date, the city has 20,383 active businesses.

The goal is to complete Provincial Road Project 927 (from Cay Duong to Nga Bay) by the end of 2026.(CT) - According to the Can Tho City Investment and Construction Project Management Board for Transportation and Agriculture, the Provincial Road 927 project (section from Cay Duong to Nga Bay) has a length of 9.47km, a total investment of over 266.45 billion VND, and an implementation period from 2023 to 2026.

The place name "Mít Nài" is explained by the fact that this area used to have many jackfruit trees. Evidence of this is that jackfruit trees are still planted at Hiep Minh Pagoda in the market area. We researched and had the opportunity to taste the jackfruit. Outwardly, the jackfruit tree, including its leaves, branches, and fruit, looks quite similar to the breadfruit tree, leading many to confuse the two. Upon closer inspection, the jackfruit has slightly longer thorns than the breadfruit. When cut open, the fruit also contains fibers, segments, and the stem core like other jackfruit varieties, only with fewer segments and larger seeds than regular jackfruit.

Now, coming from Hung Vuong Street, going straight past Nhi Kieu Bridge, turn right at the slope on this side of the bridge and you'll reach Mit Nai Market. The market is busiest in the morning, reflected on the banks of Cai Khe Canal with its well-maintained embankment.

WESTERN CAPITAL

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Providing timely support and mitigating damage caused by natural disasters.(CT) - According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Can Tho City, since the beginning of the year, the work of supporting and overcoming the consequences of natural disasters in the city has been implemented promptly and effectively, helping those affected by natural disasters to stabilize their lives and production.

Striving for green growth and ensuring energy security.Faced with ever-increasing energy pressure to support economic growth, proactively securing electricity supply is considered a strategic solution for the power sector. However, the business community needs to choose additional scientific and technological solutions for energy conservation, striving towards green growth and contributing to national energy security.

Aiming for the development of green, low-emission aquaculture.“In this new phase of development, Can Tho needs to become the hub of green innovation, clean energy, and low-emission economy in the region. The city is expected to build pioneering models to spread throughout the Mekong Delta and the entire country.” – This is the message that the Vietnam Green Transformation Association hopes to convey through its collaboration with Can Tho City in achieving the goal of developing green, low-emission aquaculture in the coming period.

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/cho-mit-nai-a206521.html