Society

Prolonged heatwaves have triggered a sharp increase in electricity demand across Gia Lai Province in recent days. To ensure a safe and stable power supply for production and daily life, Gia Lai Power Company has implemented a range of proactive measures.

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.

Gia Lai’s youth organizations have launched a series of environmental projects and community initiatives to promote sustainable living as part of the 2026 Summer Youth Volunteer Campaign and activities marking World Environment Day on June 5.

Gia Lai province has stepped up efforts to expand cooperation with Francophone partners in education, science, technology, trade and sustainable development following meetings with French, Belgian and Cambodian diplomats on the sidelines of the Francophone Education Forum on May 28.

Local conservation groups in Quy Nhon are calling for stronger protection measures after two rare sea turtles were spotted near the coast of Nhơn Lý between May 6 and May 9, according to community representatives.

A Cambodian patient receiving treatment for a life-threatening abdominal condition at Hoang Anh Gia Lai University Medical Center has shown significant signs of recovery after hospital staff and benefactors donated more than VND 26 million ($1,000) to support his medical expenses.

A series of youth-led initiatives across Gia Lai Province are helping children develop leadership skills, creativity and compassion through practical educational and community activities held to mark the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization.

Authorities in East Tuy Phuoc Commune have launched an intensive campaign to protect the wetland ecosystem of the Con Chim ecological area and safeguard a recently observed flock of Asian Openbill storks, local officials said on May 15.

For many young people in Gia Lai Province, cutting their long hair is more than a personal change in appearance, it is a gesture of solidarity with cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Trade unions across Gia Lai province have launched a broad range of grassroots-focused initiatives during Workers’ Month 2026, aiming to improve the welfare, health and legal protection of workers and union members.

A sixth-grade Bahnar student from Vietnam’s Central Highlands is gaining recognition for her outstanding English achievements, earning international and national awards while inspiring other ethnic minority children to pursue academic success.

Hundreds of students and teachers gathered at Pleiku High School in Gia Lai Province on May 9 for STEM Day 2026, an event aimed at bringing science learning closer to real-world applications through hands-on activities and technology experiences.

TreeBank has announced the launch of the “2026 Tree Planting Festival”, scheduled to take place on June 6 at the Dau Tieng Reservoir protection forest area in Tay Ninh.

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.

Two high school students from Gia Lai Province have secured second prize at the National Science and Engineering Fair 2025-2026 after developing a smoke-resistant mask made from sugarcane bagasse, a widely available agricultural by-product.

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.

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 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.

Pleiku Library has significantly expanded its efforts to cultivate a reading culture among students in western Gia Lai, reaching tens of thousands of young readers through school programmes, mobile libraries and digital platforms.