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U23 Vietnam launched their AFC U23 Asian Cup campaign in Saudi Arabia with an emphatic 2-0 victory over U23 Jordan, defying pre-match expectations to secure a confident opening win.

Students from Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province have won second prize at the Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Competition 2025, following a national contest that drew thousands of high school entries.

The Quang Trung Museum on January 3 held a solemn memorial ceremony to honour the Tây Sơn Tam Kiệt—Nguyễn Nhạc, Nguyễn Huệ and Nguyễn Lữ—at the Tây Sơn Tam Kiệt Temple in Tây Sơn Commune.

Mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming are emerging as a reliable livelihood for thousands of households in western Gia Lai province, as production–consumption linkages help farmers reduce risks and steadily improve living standards.

On the evening of December 31, at the Pleiku Ward Children's House (Gia Lai province), the free music event "Pleimer Town – End Year Countdown 2025" took place, drawing more than 2,000 attendees who immersed themselves in a vibrant night of music to welcome the New Year 2026.

Gia Lai province has stepped up efforts to strengthen tourism governance by enhancing statistical capacity and promoting the application of artificial intelligence, as part of preparations for tourism management in 2025.

Petrovietnam is fast-tracking the installation of equipment and completion of two additional STEM classrooms in Gia Lai Province, following the recent inauguration of a STEM classroom at Nguyen Du Secondary School in Dien Hong Ward.

Gia Lai will usher in 2026 with a large-scale countdown event held simultaneously in Quy Nhon and Pleiku on the night of December 31, organisers said. The programme aims to deliver an emotionally charged artistic experience marking the transition to the new year.

Quy Nhon University on Friday hosted a seminar examining Vietnam’s economic and policy outlook for 2026, highlighting opportunities, risks and solutions for enterprises in Gia Lai Province amid global uncertainty.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien has been named among the Top Five finalists for the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball, the award’s organizing committee announced on December 23.

Ân Tường Commune on December 21 launched a “Digital Family” initiative during a Digital Transformation Day held at Trần Quang Diệu High School, marking the first such event organized at the grassroots level in the province.

Gia Lai province secured two awards at the fifth “Living Beautifully” contest, themed The Miracle of Compassion, at a closing ceremony hosted by Thanh Niên Newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City.

On September 5, 1975, the resounding sound of the school drum echoed through the peaceful streets of Pleiku following liberation, marking the beginning of a new journey. 

Gia Lai province has revised its provincial planning for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050, under Decision No. 2832/QĐ-UBND dated November 28, 2025, issued by the Provincial People’s Committee.

Truong Sinh Group and Quang Nam Pharmaceutical Cultivation and Processing Joint Stock Company on Monday signed a contract to purchase, sell and invest in the development of Ngoc Linh ginseng cultivation areas, aiming to build a closed and sustainable value chain for the prized medicinal herb.

Gia Lai Province’s Department of Science and Technology on Sunday held Demo Day 2025, a programme designed to connect investors with local startup projects and attract capital for early-stage businesses.

Over the past two years, the Pink Hair Gia Club has received hair donations from volunteers, processed them, and presented 220 wigs to cancer patients.

Gia Lai province aims to transform its cultural and sports assets into key drivers of sustainable economic growth, Provincial Vice Chairwoman  Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lịch said at a working session with affiliated public service units under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 16.

PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer Joint Stock Company on December 13 inaugurated and unveiled the nameplate of its Ca Mau fertilizer plant – Binh Dinh Facility at Long My Industrial Park in Quy Nhon Tay Ward.

Gia Lai Province has intensified efforts to transition household businesses from the fixed tax regime to a declaration-based system, as the locality races to meet national requirements ahead of the full abolition of fixed tax rules on 1 January 2026.

The Ministry of Education and Training on December 12 commended Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted for its outstanding achievements in training students for international Olympiads, recognizing the school as a leading contributor to Vietnam’s academic success on the global stage.

Students from Quy Nhon University have won six awards at the Ministry of Education and Training’s 2025 Science and Technology Awards for higher education institutions, according to an official decision recognizing this year’s winning research projects.

This December, Gia Lai hosted an international-standard technology and education event: the Central Highlands Regional Qualifier for the VEX IQ National Championship 2025-2026. The event also served as an educational and experiential platform, featuring a range of engaging side activities.

Đặng Đình Tấn, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Chư Păh Commune in Gia Lai Province, has become a prominent grassroots figure credited with advancing poverty-reduction initiatives and strengthening youth engagement across the community.

Gia Lai Province on December 4 convened an in-person and online meeting to evaluate its proposed nighttime economy development plan, aiming to expand tourism offerings and stimulate local spending.

Gia Lai Province is accelerating land inventory, compensation and site clearance for the construction of Runway No. 2 and related infrastructure at Phu Cat Airport, with authorities aiming to hand over all cleared land to contractors as early as possible.

The qualifying round of the 2026 National VEX Robotics Championship for the Central and Central Highlands region opened on December 6 in Pleiku Ward, Gia Lai Province, bringing together 25 teams vying for spots at the national finals.