Politics

At the fifth session of the 13th Gia Lai People’s Council, 30 important resolutions were passed. Among them, three resolutions focused on foundational areas, including adjustments to the provincial planning, improving the quality of medical human resources, and developing high-tech aquaculture.

A senior Gia Lai provincial leader has called on four communes to strengthen unity, improve governance and intensify efforts to fulfill socio-economic and political objectives, while urging local authorities to address remaining weaknesses and prepare to meet targets set for 2026.

A delegation from Gia Lai, led by Provincial Party Secretary Thai Dai Ngoc, held courtesy meetings on July 7 with leaders of the Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Shanghai Federation of Modern Industries to strengthen economic cooperation and promote opportunities.

Vietnam's top leadership called for more substantive and effective implementation of the country's strategy on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, urging the entire political system to shift its focus from completing assigned tasks to creating measurable value for citizens.

In an era where credibility is increasingly defined by competence rather than seniority, young grassroots leaders are earning the confidence of their communities through practical initiatives that improve lives.

Đỗ Đức Thanh was elected Chairman of the Vietnam Youth Federation of Gia Lai Province on Monday as delegates at the organization's first provincial congress following the merger of the former Gia Lai and Bình Định chapters set priorities for the 2026-2029 term.

The 2026 Gia Lai Excellent Reporters and Propagandists Contest brought together the province's top grassroots spokespersons and propagandists, providing a platform to strengthen public communication skills, exchange professional experience and promote effective implementation of Party policies.

The Vietnam Youth Federation of Gia Lai has outlined an ambitious agenda for its 2026-2029 term, placing digital transformation, youth entrepreneurship and innovation, and broader engagement at the center of its strategy as the province enters a new stage of development following its recent merger.

Gia Lai's 22 state-owned enterprises are projected to generate over VND14.802 trillion ($567.5 million) in revenue and VND1.368 trillion ($52.5 million) in pre-tax profit during the 2026-2030 period, as the authorities push for sweeping reforms in governance, digital transformation and efficiency.

Gia Lai province and UNICEF discussed strengthening cooperation to support children, ethnic minorities and vulnerable groups during a meeting between provincial leaders and a UNICEF delegation on Sunday.

Vietnam has identified foreign affairs as a key driver for expanding development opportunities as the country pursues its goal of becoming a high-income, developed nation by the middle of the 21st century.

A total of 1,365 volunteers have been deployed across 91 examination sites to support more than 37,500 candidates sitting the 2026 National High School Graduation Examination, as local Youth Union organizations complete preparations for one of the country's largest annual education events.

Gia Lai Provincial Party Secretary Thai Dai Ngoc has called for accelerated construction of a large-scale boarding school project serving seven border communes, urging contractors to increase manpower and resources to ensure completion on schedule.

The Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union on May 18 held flower offering and flag-raising ceremonies across the province to commemorate the 136th anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh’s birth, drawing the participation of nearly 1,000 union members and young people.

In an article written on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh’s 136th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890 - 2026), the top Vietnamese leader affirmed that “Ho Chi Minh Thought serves as a guiding light along our development path.”

Along Vietnam’s western border, the villages of Triêl in Ia Pnôn Commune and Kloong in Ia O Commune have emerged as stable and thriving communities where most residents trace their origins to Cambodia.

Young people in Gia Lai province are marking Vietnam’s Reunification Day holiday with a distinctive display of patriotism, taking underwater photos with the national flag to promote pride in the country’s seas and islands.

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.

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.

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.

A high-level delegation from Vietnam’s Gia Lai province visited Cambodia’s Ratanakiri province on April 6 to extend New Year greetings and reinforce bilateral cooperation, local officials said.

Youth organizations in Vietnam are revitalizing historic “red addresses”, transforming them from solemn memorials into dynamic spaces that inspire civic responsibility and connect younger generations with revolutionary traditions.

Gia Lai province in Vietnam has signed a cooperation agreement for the 2026 - 2030 period with four southern Lao provinces (Attapeu, Champasak, Salavan and Sekong), aimed at deepening ties across multiple sectors.

On the sidelines of the “Spring Friendship Tour” during the opening week of the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo shared his views on the province’s tourism potential and bilateral cooperation with local media.