Gia Lai aims to complete durian traceability system by end of 2026

Construction on Vietnam’s strategic Quy Nhon-Pleiku Expressway is accelerating during the dry season, but provincial authorities have warned that delays in central government funding allocation for 2026 could threaten project progress and place mounting pressure on contractors.

In April 2026, the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee issued Document No. 3861/UBND-KGVX, authorising the use of the geographical name “Gia Lai” for registration of the certification trademark “Gia Lai durian”.

Vietnam’s crab fishing industry has been granted equivalency recognition by the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), expanding access for Vietnamese crab exports to the American market.

Gia Lai has approved commune-level master plans for 111 out of 135 communes and wards as of early May 2026, achieving more than 82% completion as the province accelerates efforts to reorganize development space and strengthen investment competitiveness following administrative restructuring.

Chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee Pham Anh Tuan on Monday chaired a meeting with enterprises trading with Cambodia through the Le Thanh International Border Gate, focusing on resolving bottlenecks affecting cross-border commerce.

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.

Petrolimex Gia Lai One Member Limited Liability Company will fully transition all of its retail fuel outlets to E10 RON 95-III and V biofuel from June 1, 2026, ending the sale of conventional gasoline across its entire network.

Gia Lai is restructuring its One Commune One Product (OCOP) program with a stronger focus on food products, prioritizing quality standardization, value-chain production, brand development and market expansion.

Cooperatives in Gia Lai province are accelerating a transition to organic pepper cultivation, aligning with stricter global market standards while boosting export value and long-term sustainability.

Gia Lai province is accelerating its transition to low-emission agriculture, targeting carbon credit markets and long-term sustainability as part of its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

More than four decades after waves of post-reunification migration, Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has transformed from sparsely cultivated land into a major agricultural production hub, driven by settlers who built new lives on basalt soil.

Farmers in the remote western districts of Gia Lai province are increasingly adopting clean agriculture practices, boosting product value, stabilizing market access and improving incomes through standardized, technology-driven production models.

Gia Lai province aims to produce between 800,000 and 900,000 tonnes of finished steel annually by 2030, under a government-backed industrial development plan, authorities said.

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.

Gia Lai Irrigation Works Exploitation One Member Limited Liability Company has ensured a stable water supply for agricultural production and domestic use despite prolonged heatwaves and increasingly complex weather patterns.

The route, part of the eastern North-South Expressway for the 2021-2025 phase, will begin operations at 11:30 a.m., according to Cao Viet Hung, Deputy Director of Project Management Board No. 2 under the Ministry of Construction.

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.

Once a barren and economically underdeveloped commune, Kon Chiêng is emerging as a growing hub for large-scale livestock investment, driven by proactive local governance and close coordination with businesses.

Producers in Gia Lai province are accelerating the adoption of science and technology to upgrade the quality, consistency and market reach of products under the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme, positioning themselves for deeper integration into domestic and international supply chains.

Authorities in Gia Lai province have reaffirmed strong support for businesses as Vietnam rolls out an ambitious plan to develop 1,000 pioneering enterprises by 2030, aimed at driving innovation, productivity and global competitiveness.

Vietnam’s extension of a 2% value-added tax (VAT) reduction, lowering the rate from 10% to 8%, is delivering broad benefits to businesses and consumers, as authorities widen its scope and duration under Government Decree No. 174/2025/NĐ-CP.

Gia Lai province’s agricultural sector is undergoing a marked transformation, as four cooperative products were honored among 50 outstanding entries nationwide at the 2026 Mai An Tiêm Awards, signaling a shift toward standardized, high-value production.

Authorities in Gia Lai province are stepping up efforts to support household businesses in transitioning into formal enterprises under a provincial plan aimed at boosting private sector growth, though conversion rates remain below expectations.

Gia Lai authorities are stepping up efforts to refine policy frameworks and accelerate e-commerce development, as digital trade becomes a central pillar of economic growth.