Rooftop solar installations surge in Quy Nhon as households and businesses seek lower energy costs

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.

As copyright infringement and illegal digital content distribution become increasingly sophisticated, Vietnamese authorities are stepping up efforts to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection in the digital era.

Inside a sprawling 60,000-square-metre complex of laboratories and greenhouses, millions of acacia and eucalyptus seedlings grow under fluorescent lights in sterile glass jars. 

Authorities in Gia Lai province are intensifying efforts to support businesses and accelerate investment projects, with 34 investor-led projects entering operation since the beginning of 2026, contributing to industrial growth, employment and local economic development.

Authorities and business representatives on May 20 launched construction of Đak Đoa Industrial Cluster No. 2 in Đak Đoa commune, Gia Lai province, a project valued at VND 435.8 billion ($16.7 million).

Authorities in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province aim to complete the implementation of traceability systems for durian products across the province by the end of 2026, according to Plan No. 194/KH-UBND on agricultural product traceability.

Sweet potato processing businesses in Gia Lai province are expanding production of noodles, vermicelli, cakes and snacks in an effort to stabilize prices and reduce dependence on volatile fresh produce markets, as farmers continue to face losses from oversupply during peak harvest seasons.

The rapid growth in electricity demand and the accelerating shift toward renewable energy are increasing pressure on Vietnam’s power system, highlighting the urgent need for large-scale energy storage solutions.

Authorities in Gia Lai are accelerating construction and land clearance efforts for major transport infrastructure projects, including the second runway at Phu Cat Airport and strategic road links connecting industrial zones and ports, provincial officials said following a site inspection on May 11.

Vietnam has introduced sweeping tax relief measures for individuals, household businesses and small enterprises under a new government decree aimed at stimulating private sector development and encouraging business expansion.

Construction on Vietnam’s strategic Quy Nhon-Pleiku Expressway is accelerating during the dry season, but provincial authorities have warned that delays in central government funding allocation for 2026 could threaten project progress and place mounting pressure on contractors.

In April 2026, the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee issued Document No. 3861/UBND-KGVX, authorising the use of the geographical name “Gia Lai” for registration of the certification trademark “Gia Lai durian”.

Vietnam’s crab fishing industry has been granted equivalency recognition by the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), expanding access for Vietnamese crab exports to the American market.

Gia Lai has approved commune-level master plans for 111 out of 135 communes and wards as of early May 2026, achieving more than 82% completion as the province accelerates efforts to reorganize development space and strengthen investment competitiveness following administrative restructuring.

Chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee Pham Anh Tuan on Monday chaired a meeting with enterprises trading with Cambodia through the Le Thanh International Border Gate, focusing on resolving bottlenecks affecting cross-border commerce.

Cooperatives in Gia Lai province are accelerating a transition to organic pepper cultivation, aligning with stricter global market standards while boosting export value and long-term sustainability.

An alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation model deployed across eastern communes during the 2025-2026 winter-spring crop has significantly reduced emissions, saved water and improved rice yields, according to provincial agricultural authorities.

Gia Lai province is intensifying efforts to attract investment and accelerate sustainable economic growth in 2026, targeting 170 new projects as part of its broader 2026-2030 development strategy focused on infrastructure expansion, administrative reform and green industrial development.

New rice varieties are significantly improving production efficiency and supporting more sustainable farming practices in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, as farmers report higher yields, lower costs, and stronger market linkages.

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.