Gia Lai Province is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing through stricter enforcement, expanded digital monitoring and stronger accountability measures, following the issuance of Directive No. 34/CĐ-TTg by Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng on April 25.
Mr. Thai Dai Ngoc
Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee
Mr. Pham Anh Tuan
Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee
Mr. Rah Lan Chung
Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council
Mr. Chau Ngoc Tuan
Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Delegation to the National Assembly
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Luong
Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee
Events scheduled for May and June 2026 as part of the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 will be held under the theme: “Gia Lai - A fascinating destination.”
Gia Lai Province is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing through stricter enforcement, expanded digital monitoring and stronger accountability measures, following the issuance of Directive No. 34/CĐ-TTg by Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng on April 25.
The first Gia Lai Provincial Ethnic Cultural Festival 2026 attracted large crowds of domestic and international visitors, underscoring the growing appeal of cultural tourism in Vietnam’s Central Highlands while also highlighting the need for deeper cultural interpretation and visitor engagement.
Tourism and cultural activities surged across Gia Lai province on the first day of Vietnam’s April 30-May 1 holiday, as visitors flocked to destinations and joined festivals marking the start of the peak travel period.
Five international youth football teams arrived in Gia Lai on May 9 to participate in the Gia Lai U14 International Football Festival 2026, as local authorities and organisers extended an official welcome ahead of the tournament.
An alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation model deployed across eastern communes during the 2025-2026 winter-spring crop has significantly reduced emissions, saved water and improved rice yields, according to provincial agricultural authorities.
A Vietnamese content creator is using artificial intelligence to transform oral traditions and historical epics of the Central Highlands into short films, drawing strong engagement across social media platforms.
Dozens of households and businesses in Gào Commune have voluntarily donated land and funds to accelerate the construction of a key rural road, helping local authorities resolve long-standing transport bottlenecks and support economic development.
A new eco-historical tourism corridor is taking shape in Bàu Cạn commune, combining pristine landscapes, cultural heritage and upgraded infrastructure to drive local socio-economic growth.
Nestled deep in the highlands of Mang Den commune in Quang Ngai province, Kon Tu Ma village offers a rare blend of unspoiled nature and enduring cultural traditions, drawing visitors in search of quiet authenticity.
A surge in offshore fishing activity has brought unusually large oceanic tuna to Tam Quan fishing port in central Vietnam, including a specimen weighing more than 300 kilograms, as total catches nearly doubled year-on-year.
Authorities in Gia Lai Province on April 24 launched the art programme “Twin Towers Night - Legendary Colors” at the Twin Towers historical site in Quy Nhon Ward, positioning it as a flagship event for National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026.
In order to achieve socio-economic development targets in the tourism sector and successfully organize the National Tourism Year, the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee has issued a plan to implement the province’s tourism development project for 2026.
Authorities in Gia Lai have intensified inspections and tightened controls on passenger transport services as tourism demand surges, aiming to ensure traffic safety, stabilize fares, and improve service quality.
Quoc Hoc Quy Nhon High School in Gia Lai province held a STEM Day on April 18, drawing strong student participation and showcasing hands-on science and technology projects aimed at fostering innovation and career orientation.
Northern Vietnam in April offers a period of calm transition, where fading spring drizzle gives way to clear skies and mild warmth, creating an ideal backdrop for quiet travel and cultural reflection.
Students at Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted have secured places among the top 1% of SAT test-takers worldwide in the 2026 examination, with several achieving near-perfect scores, underscoring both academic rigor and disciplined preparation strategies.
Nestled along a branch of the legendary Pô Cô River in Ia Krái commune, the Mơ Waterfall cascades day and night amid the pristine, majestic wilderness of the Central Highlands. Its breathtaking beauty has become a powerful draw, attracting large numbers of visitors.
Authorities in Quy Nhon have intensified beach safety measures following a recent drowning that underscored growing risks for swimmers amid rising tourist numbers and changing coastal conditions.
The Vietnamese film “See you on the day of the eclipse” has emerged as a box office success while igniting fresh interest in tourism across Gia Lai and Quy Nhon, as audiences seek out its filming locations.
Đinh Văn Châu, a Bahnar student at Gia Lai College, has emerged as a standout example of resilience, overcoming family tragedy, chronic illness and financial hardship to achieve academic and extracurricular success.
Amid prolonged heatwaves during the dry season in the western region of Gia Lai province, water-saving irrigation is no longer just an option but has become an essential requirement in agricultural production.
Hundreds of children and their families gathered in Quy Nhon Bac Ward, Gia Lai Province, over the weekend for “Ngọ Ngoạy – Paperfest,” a hands-on creative event designed to promote learning, sustainability and family connection.
International visitors are increasingly flocking to Vietnam’s Gia Lai highlands, attracted not by curated attractions but by the authenticity of local culture and daily life.
Amidst the vast Central Highlands, a newly opened road winds gracefully through tea hills and coffee plantations. Along this route, a uniquely designed bridge stands out against the natural landscape, becoming a popular check-in spot and contributing to a new highlight for tourism in Gia Lai.
Gia Lai Province has launched a new emulation movement to accelerate administrative reform for 2026–2030, aiming to build a modern, transparent and citizen-focused public administration.
Women across Gia Lai province are spearheading a wide-ranging grassroots campaign to support the National Tourism Year 2026, with a focus on environmental protection, cultural preservation, and community engagement.
In the heart of Quy Nhon, a crescent-shaped beach stretches for about 5 kilometers, captivating visitors with its fine golden sand, crystal-clear blue waters, and gentle waves. More than just an ideal stopover, this place enchants tourists with its poetic beauty...
A floating fishing community on Vietnam’s Sê San hydropower reservoir is struggling with legal uncertainty, unstable livelihoods and limited access to basic services, as dozens of migrant families live without proper identification documents.
Festivals held during the first and second lunar months across eastern communes and wards are drawing large numbers of visitors, as communities celebrate the new year while showcasing traditional cultural heritage during the National Tourism Year 2026.
In the remote highland communes of eastern Gia Lai, a daily supply chain runs on motorbikes. For years, women from the lowlands have travelled along rugged mountain paths carrying goods to isolated villages, forming what local Bahnar and H’re communities call the highlands’ “mobile market”.
Authorities in Gia Lai province have completed key preparations for the opening week of National Tourism Year 2026, with officials emphasising safety, logistics and visitor management ahead of the main event on March 28.