Gia Lai students win top honors at 2026 EMCC

Summer jobs are giving students in Gia Lai more than an opportunity to earn money for the new school year. For some, working during the school break has become a valuable introduction to adult responsibilities, practical skills and potential career paths.

Instead of spending their summer holidays on travel or leisure, many young people in Gia Lai are dedicating their time to community projects, from offering free online language lessons to organizing charitable initiatives for disadvantaged students and families.

Three students have emerged as the highest achievers in the 2026-2027 Grade 10 entrance examination, with their outstanding performances reflecting years of disciplined self-study, determination and a passion for learning.

Major Lê Đức Lâm, a 38-year-old officer with the Advisory Division of the Provincial Police Department, has made voluntary blood donation a part of his life for nearly two decades. 

Pleiku Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital is strengthening its treatment capacity through specialist training and technology transfer from higher-level hospitals, allowing more patients to access advanced traditional medicine and rehabilitation services locally.

A mother and calf killer whale pair has been spotted hunting close to the shore off Vung Boi in An Luong Commune, Gia Lai Province, attracting large numbers of residents, tourists and wildlife enthusiasts over the past two days.

Doctors at Hoang Anh Gia Lai University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital have successfully performed the province's first Frey procedure to treat a patient with chronic pancreatitis caused by pancreatic duct stones, marking a milestone in the local adoption of advanced surgical techniques.

The International Community Astronomy Week 2026 will be held from July 24 to 26 at the Center for Science Discovery and Innovation in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province, under the theme "Gateway to the Stars".

Võ Đăng Tuệ, a Class 12A2 student at Chi Lăng High School in Gia Lai province, has emerged as the top scorer in Vietnam’s national high school graduation examination for the A0T subject group, crediting his achievement to a study approach focused on deep understanding.

Community initiatives that exchange recyclable waste for environmentally friendly gifts are encouraging more households in Bình Định Province to adopt waste sorting at the source, helping promote recycling and strengthen environmental awareness across local communities.

Gia Lai province is rolling out a comprehensive strategy to protect soil resources, restore ecosystems and strengthen climate resilience, as authorities respond to growing signs of land degradation despite the absence of classic desertification.

Quy Nhon University on June 23 launched an external assessment of three academic programs under the AUN-QA 4.0 standards framework, as part of its efforts to strengthen educational quality and align with regional and international benchmarks.

As the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026-2031 term convenes in Hanoi from June 24 to 25, youth leaders and members in Gia Lai have expressed strong confidence in the event and high expectations for policies.

Women’s Unions across Gia Lai province are strengthening long-term support programs for disadvantaged children, orphans, and vulnerable youth through sustained sponsorship initiatives, financial assistance, and community-based care during the Action Month for Children 2026.

Gia Lai authorities have intensified food safety inspections across the province as officials seek to strengthen public health protections and promote a safe, trustworthy image for visitors during the peak summer tourism season.

The central province of Gia Lai is advancing the conservation of biological genetic resources through digital technology and modern molecular biology techniques, aiming to improve biodiversity protection and support future socio-economic development.

Entrusted capital from the local budget currently accounts for 12.4% of the total capital managed by the Gia Lai Provincial Branch of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP), helping expand policy lending and support local development priorities.

ICISE has been ranked sixth in Vietnam in the field of Physical Sciences in the latest Nature Index assessment, covering the period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

The suspected food poisoning of more than 100 people after consuming bread in Quy Nhon Dong Ward has underscored the importance of maintaining strict food safety standards in Gia Lai, particularly as the province prepares to host National Tourism Year 2026.

The 2026 Gia Lai Province Youth Informatics Contest concluded on June 4 at Quy Nhon University after two days of competition, showcasing strong programming performance and a range of student-developed technology projects aimed at solving real-world problems.

The Vietnam Blind Association has honored two visually impaired individuals from Gia Lai for their inspiring stories of perseverance and contribution to society, highlighting the enduring message that disability does not diminish a person’s value or potential.

Schools across Gia Lai are intensifying final preparations for the 2026 National High School Graduation Exam, with educators focusing not only on academic revision and test-taking skills but also on helping students maintain confidence and emotional stability ahead of the crucial assessment.

Free swimming classes are being rolled out across Gia Lai province as youth organizations and swimming centers seek to equip children with essential water safety skills and reduce drowning risks during the summer break.

Officers and soldiers from Engineer Brigade 7 are carrying out hazardous mine-clearance operations in former war-affected areas of Bong Son Ward and An Toan Commune, helping restore land safety and support local development decades after the conflict ended.