Gia Lai marks 60th anniversary of historic Plei Me Victory

As Việt Nam grapples with extensive damage caused by recent storms and prolonged flooding, especially in the central and Central Highlands regions, the international community has offered emergency assistance to help the country overcome the crisis.

Gia Lai Newspaper and Radio-Television on November 17 launched a bilingual online section providing detailed information on 135 communes and wards across the province, following recent administrative mergers.

The Ministry of National Defence and the Gia Lai provincial Party Committee on November 18 opened a scientific conference in Pleiku to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Plei Me Victory (1965 - 2025).

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyễn Hữu Quế on November 14 hosted a courtesy meeting with Mr. Souphanh Hadaoheuang, Consul General of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Da Nang, who visited the province on the occasion of concluding his term of office in Vietnam.

Sixty years after the Plei Me Campaign marked the first large-scale victory of Vietnamese forces over the United States in the Central Highlands, veterans and their families say the battle remains a living memory and a defining legacy for the Jrai community.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 13 commended Gia Lai authorities and residents for their swift and coordinated response to Storm No.13, which caused widespread destruction across the Central Highlands province.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has demanded that the problems of the European Commission (EC)'s particular concern must be thoroughly addressed within one week so that the "yellow card" warning over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is lifted this year.

A solemn memorial and burial ceremony was held on Monday afternoon at the Chư Prông Martyrs’ Cemetery in Gia Lai Province to honor and inter the remains of 18 soldiers who died during the resistance war against the United States.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Gia Lai Province has launched a fundraising campaign to help residents recover from the devastating impact of typhoon No. 13 (Kalmaegi), which recently struck the Central Highlands province.

Gia Lai Province will hold a series of events on November 18 -19 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Plei Me Victory (November 19, 1965 - November 19, 2025), honoring one of the landmark military successes during the resistance war against the United States.

The Gia Lai provincial Party Committee convened a major conference on Sunday to study, disseminate, and implement the Resolution of the 1st Provincial Party Congress for the 2025 - 2030 term.

Gia Lai province has secured the 8th position among 34 provinces and cities nationwide in October 2025 for its performance in serving citizens and businesses through administrative procedures and public service delivery, according to the National Public Service Portal.

Through the “Each week helping a poor household” initiative, soldiers in Gia Lai province provide hands-on support to impoverished border residents, fostering solidarity and community resilience.

Gia Lai Province and Japan’s Ashikaga City (Tochigi Prefecture) signed a memorandum of cooperation on human resource training and exchange, marking a new phase of partnership between the two localities.

The 12th Gia Lai provincial People’s Council (2021–2026 term) convened its fourth special session on Monday at the Gia Lai provincial Convention Center in Quy Nhon Ward to deliberate and approve major socio-economic and financial policies critical to the province’s development in 2025 and beyond.

The signing ceremony, held under the chairmanship of provincial expert committee leaders, Ma Vichet and Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, marks the continuation of joint operations for the 2025–2026 dry season.

Vietnam’s National Assembly on Friday approved the appointment of Hồ Quốc Dũng, former Secretary of the Gia Lai Provincial Party Committee, as Deputy Prime Minister for the 2021-2026 term.

Chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee, Pham Anh Tuan, called for breakthrough and sustainable development solutions during a working session with leaders of An Khe Ward, An Binh Ward, and Cuu An Commune, focusing on the province’s final-quarter priorities for 2025.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Nguyen Tu Cong Hoang, on Friday chaired a working session in Phu Thien Commune with leaders from Ia Rbol, Ia Sao, Phu Thien, and Chu A Thai Communes, emphasizing that local planning must ensure quality, consistency, and regional connectivity.

Secretary of the Gia Lai Provincial Party Committee Thai Dai Ngoc inspected the coastal road from Cát Tiến Commune to Hoài Nhơn Bắc Ward on October 19 and received reports on the planned relocation of fishing vessels from Quy Nhơn and Đề Gi fishing ports to Tam Quan Fishing Port.

Localities in the Central and Central Highlands region all identified science – technology development, innovation, and digital transformation as a top breakthrough and the key driver for socio-economic development.

Kông Bơ La Commune on Tuesday launched and began piloting an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered electronic information portal designed to help residents and businesses process administrative procedures more efficiently.

A survey delegation led by Ms. Dinh Ly An, Head of the Legal Affairs Committee of the provincial People’s Council conducted a working session at the Hra Commune public administrative service center, calling for stronger efforts to improve administrative reform and digital services.

As the 2023 Law on Cooperatives takes effect, women across Gia Lai province are stepping up to leadership roles in agricultural and service cooperatives, facing both new opportunities and rising management challenges.