Society

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.

Tuy Phuoc High School No. 1 secured first prize at the final round of the “Road to success - UTC2” academic competition for Gia Lai Province in 2026, held on April 19.

The progress of her students has become a powerful source of motivation for Nguyen Thi Thuy, an English teacher at Ân Mỹ Secondary School. After leaving a stable job in Ho Chi Minh City, she returned to her hometown determined to help students overcome their fear of learning English.

A student from Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has graduated with highest honours from Foreign Trade University, completing her degree ahead of schedule with a near-perfect academic record and multiple research accolades.

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.

Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted held its first-ever “Hung Vuong Robotic Competition” on April 12, 2026, bringing together 10 student teams from grades 10 and 11 in a showcase of technical skill, creativity and teamwork.

FPT University’s Quy Nhon campus on April 12 hosted its 2026 job fair, bringing together more than 30 businesses to connect students with employers and expand career opportunities in the digital economy.

Nearly 40 scientists, researchers and doctoral candidates from 12 countries gathered on April 8 in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province for the Expanded ASEAN Photonics Workshop, a four-day event focused on advancing research in light-based technologies.

Authorities in Quy Nhon have intensified beach safety measures following a recent drowning that underscored growing risks for swimmers amid rising tourist numbers and changing coastal conditions.

Vietnam’s health sector is accelerating efforts to promote preventive care and healthier lifestyles as part of activities marking National Health Day on April 7, with a growing focus on both physical and mental well-being.

Schools across Vietnam are strengthening psychological counseling services to help students cope with rising stress linked to academic pressure, relationships and social media influences, education officials say.

In Ia O commune in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, cross-border marriages between Vietnamese and Cambodian residents are shaping the social fabric of this frontier region, even as legal and administrative challenges persist.

More than 660 students from universities across Vietnam are competing in the 2026 National Student Mathematics Olympiad, which opened on April 7 at Quy Nhon University.

Đinh Văn Châu, a Bahnar student at Gia Lai College, has emerged as a standout example of resilience, overcoming family tragedy, chronic illness and financial hardship to achieve academic and extracurricular success.

Border communes in Gia Lai province are reporting steady progress in poverty reduction, driven by a shift from dependency to self-reliance and the integration of poverty alleviation with new rural development programs.

Hundreds of children and their families gathered in Quy Nhon Bac Ward, Gia Lai Province, over the weekend for “Ngọ Ngoạy – Paperfest,” a hands-on creative event designed to promote learning, sustainability and family connection.

Quy Nhon University on March 27 awarded degrees to 473 full-time undergraduate students in its third graduation ceremony of 2025, marking a continued contribution to Vietnam’s skilled workforce.

Authorities in Gia Lai have launched a large-scale inspection campaign targeting nearly 1,000 food-related businesses as the province prepares for the opening week of National Tourism Year 2026.

Students at Tuy Phuoc Secondary School in Gia Lai Province took part in a STEM festival on March 25, engaging in hands-on science and technology activities designed to foster innovation and digital-age skills.

Gia Lai Provincial Police have announced detailed parking arrangements for residents and visitors attending the opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, scheduled for the evening of March 28.