Petrolimex Gia Lai to fully replace conventional gasoline with E10 biofuel from June 1

Industrial promotion programs are accelerating technology upgrades among rural businesses, cooperatives and production facilities, helping them improve product quality, strengthen brands and increase the value of locally made goods.

Gia Lai has sharply reduced administrative processing times for businesses, cutting company registration to a matter of hours and halving the time required for land allocation and leasing, as authorities seek to lower costs, accelerate investment projects and strengthen private sector growth.

The construction of Runway No. 2 and associated airfield facilities at Phu Cat Airport has entered its final stage, with contractors working around the clock to complete the project on schedule while maintaining stringent quality standards ahead of commissioning.

Gia Lai province is restructuring its agricultural sector by replacing fragmented local branding with regional-scale agricultural brands linked to specialized production areas and integrated value chains, aiming to improve competitiveness, attract investment and expand export opportunities.

Agricultural producers in Gia Lai are strengthening quality, traceability and supply chain management as they seek greater access to Vietnam’s modern retail networks, where requirements on consistency  and long-term supply remain major barriers despite the province’s strong agricultural base.

After leaving his position as director of an agricultural enterprise in Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyễn Chất Sâm returned to Ia Ly commune to pursue organic farming, transforming degraded former rubber plantations into a 15-hectare durian farm that now generates about US$267,000 in annual profit.

Gia Lai is reshaping its foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy by prioritising high-tech, environmentally friendly projects with strong spillover effects over investment volume, as the province seeks to improve growth quality and strengthen its role in global supply chains.

Gia Lai authorities have ordered faster construction and site clearance across several major transport projects, setting firm deadlines for an expressway, a new airport runway and a coastal road as the province seeks to strengthen regional connectivity and support economic development.

Gia Lai is stepping up the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to promote destinations, preserve cultural heritage and improve visitor experiences, as authorities seek to strengthen the competitiveness of the local tourism industry.

Construction of a key coastal road linking National Highway 1D and the new National Highway 19 is gathering pace after overcoming geological, material and construction challenges, with authorities targeting completion and operation by the end of 2026.

Gia Lai Province has unveiled a new strategy to expand its international communications efforts, aiming to strengthen its global profile through professional, modern and internationally aligned media outreach while promoting investment, tourism and international cooperation.

Gia Lai authorities have approved the investment policy and selected the investor for the Plei Thơ Ga 2 Floating Solar Power Plant, a 20 MW renewable energy project that will incorporate a battery energy storage system at Plei Thơ Ga Lake in Chư Pưh commune.

Gia Lai province has expanded low-emission rice cultivation to nearly 1,700 hectares, exceeding its 2026 target and strengthening its preparations to participate in domestic and international carbon credit markets through reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Lê Tấn Hòa, a lecturer at the Faculty of Electronics and Informatics of Quy Nhon College of Technology and Engineering, has spent nearly 17 years developing practical training models and educational equipment designed to better prepare vocational students for real-world industrial environments.

Rooftop solar power is gaining momentum across wards of Quy Nhơn, East Quy Nhơn, North Quy Nhơn, South Quy Nhơn  and West Quy Nhơn in Gia Lai, as more households and businesses invest in self-produced electricity to reduce energy costs and improve power reliability.

Gia Lai has introduced a new policy framework aimed at accelerating science, technology and innovation by addressing practical obstacles faced by businesses, particularly cooperatives and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), under Resolution No. 10/2026/NQ-HĐND.

Authorities and Youth Union organizations in Gia Lai are stepping up efforts to support ethnic minority in starting businesses and developing sustainable livelihoods, helping young people access trainin and preferential loans to improve incomes and contribute to local economic growth.

Decree No. 180/2026/NĐ-CP on forest carbon sequestration and storage services is being viewed as a major milestone for the development of Vietnam’s forest carbon market.

The province is intensifying efforts to achieve its 2026 Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth target of 10.2%, with local authorities accelerating investment projects, expanding production and strengthening key economic sectors during the first five months of the year.

Gia Lai’s producers under Vietnam’s One Commune One Product (OCOP) Programme are preparing to meet stricter national standards following the introduction of a new evaluation and ranking framework that places greater emphasis on branding, market development and product sustainability.

An Toan commune in Gia Lai province is increasingly leveraging its extensive forest resources to promote socio-economic development, raise household incomes and advance sustainable poverty reduction efforts.

Hundreds of offshore fishing vessels have returned to Tam Quan Fishing Port in early June with holds full of fish and squid, delivering a boost to local fishermen as seafood catches remain strong and prices show signs of improvement.

After years of delays caused by infrastructure bottlenecks and land clearance disputes, Hoa Hoi Industrial Park is showing significant progress, with phase 1 infrastructure largely completed, new investors entering the project, and preparations underway for phase 2 expansion.

Reporters from Gia Lai Newspaper and Radio & Television spoke with Mr. Nguyễn Đình Kha, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, about preparations for the launch of E10 RON 95-III biofuel and public concerns surrounding fuel quality, safety, and supply.