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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.

Sections of Vietnam’s eastern North-South Expressway running through Gia Lai province officially opened to traffic on April 29, easing congestion on National Highway 1 and significantly reducing travel times during the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays.

A community initiative in Chư Sê commune, Gia Lai province, is equipping local youth with essential water safety and drowning prevention skills, aiming to reduce risks during the high-risk summer season.

Lê Phương Nghi, winner of the FTUCharm 2025 beauty pageant, on April 29 launched an environmental initiative aimed at children in Gia Lai, combining recycling activities with community support efforts.

More than five decades after April 30, 1975, the day marking Vietnam’s reunification continues to shape the nation’s identity, inspiring both those who experienced the war and younger generations building the country in peace.

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.

Cát Tiến, once a strategic revolutionary base during the resistance war against the US army, is undergoing rapid transformation, emerging as a dynamic coastal hub in the province with modern infrastructure, expanding tourism, and steady economic growth.

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.

Efforts to build a sustainable reading culture in schools continue to face challenges, despite expanded access to books and improved library systems. While infrastructure has advanced, students’ voluntary reading habits remain limited, highlighting a gap between availability and engagement.

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.

Educational institutions in Gia Lai are intensifying efforts to build safer and more supportive school environments by prioritizing life skills education and actively listening to students’ concerns.

Authorities in Gia Lai province have launched a livestream campaign aimed at accelerating agricultural sales by connecting local producers with e-commerce platforms, officials said on April 24.

Authorities in Gia Lai province are intensifying efforts to help household businesses comply with new tax and financial regulations, despite many remaining exempt from personal income tax and value-added tax due to low revenue levels.

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.

Authorities in Gia Lai have ordered decisive action against delayed and inactive real estate projects, as part of broader efforts to stabilise the market and accelerate social housing development.

Gia Lai province reported strong public investment disbursement in the first quarter of 2026, allocating more than VND 1.763 trillion (about $72 million), equivalent to 12.3% of the Prime Minister’s target and 11.3% of the provincial plan.

Hồ Xuân Ánh, Director of Gia Lai Newspaper and Radio-Television, has been elected President of the Gia Lai Provincial Journalists’ Association for the 2026-2031 term.

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.

Gia Lai’s journalism sector has set out an ambitious reform agenda to strengthen professionalism, ethics and digital readiness, as the provincial Journalists’ Association convened its first congress for the 2026–2031 term.

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.

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.