The steps taken by the French for the development of the “Mekong Delta Region” are as follows.:

1) The French started with the construction of large canals in the Mekong Delta Region.

2) The projects were undertaken for the easy and smooth movement of goods from one region to the other.

3) They build canals and drained lands to increase rice cultivation.

4) Construction of the Trans Indo China rail network was undertaken to connect the northern and southern parts of Vietnam and China.

5) A second line was built between Vietnam and Siam.