Vietnam firms sign deal to develop Ngoc Linh ginseng value chain

Gia Lai Province has intensified efforts to transition household businesses from the fixed tax regime to a declaration-based system, as the locality races to meet national requirements ahead of the full abolition of fixed tax rules on 1 January 2026.

Gia Lai province is witnessing rapid shifts in agricultural production and market reach as the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) program drives producers to scale up, adopt value-chain models, and invest in processing technologies.

Gia Lai Province is accelerating land inventory, compensation and site clearance for the construction of Runway No. 2 and related infrastructure at Phu Cat Airport, with authorities aiming to hand over all cleared land to contractors as early as possible.

The An Toan Agricultural Chemicals and General Services Cooperative in Gia Lai Province has been awarded a certificate of merit by the Vietnam Women’s Union for its achievements in the national project supporting women-led cooperatives to create jobs for female workers by 2030.

The Minister of Agriculture and Environment has just issued Circular No. 69/2025/TT-BNNMT, which sets out the list of invasive alien species.

Gia Lai Province convened nearly 30 businesses and organizations on December 5 in Quy Nhon Nam Ward for a workshop on the carbon market and domestic carbon credit mechanisms, hosted by the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment.

Gia Lai province attracted five new investment projects in November with total registered capital exceeding VND 2,834 billion, according to Nguyen Van Chau, Deputy Director of the Department of Finance.

Gia Lai has fulfilled all 19 tasks assigned for the national peak month of combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, strengthening Vietnam’s efforts to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” lifted.

Gia Lai province expects its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) to grow 7.2% in 2025, according to a year-end socio-economic review released on December 2.

Cooperatives across western Gia Lai have become key drivers in raising the value of local coffee and pepper, helping farmers expand markets and transition toward sustainable, modern agriculture through linked production chains.

Gia Lai province is intensifying efforts to upgrade workforce skills in 2025, with support from local authorities and proactive investment by businesses across tourism, services, manufacturing, and agricultural mechanization.

Tra Da Industrial Park in Gia Lai is accelerating its shift toward eco-industrial development, as authorities and businesses adopt cleaner production technologies, centralized wastewater treatment and stronger environmental management to ensure industrial growth aligns with sustainability goals.

Authorities are accelerating site clearance and technical preparations to ensure Component 3 of the Quy Nhon-Pleiku Expressway begins construction on schedule in mid-December 2025.

Swedish textile recycling company Syre is accelerating plans to develop a global network of recycling plants, with its first gigascale factory expected to break ground in 2027 in central Gia Lai province of Vietnam.

In 2025, forest management and protection efforts across the province are expected to see further positive developments, thanks to coordinated direction and the determined involvement of relevant forces.

The Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee has ordered urgent completion of pending compensation and resettlement plans for the Nguyen Van Linh Road project, as well as the technical infrastructure project for the residential area along the same route in Dien Hong and Hoi Phu wards.

Strong winds from Storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi) have devastated major high-value crop areas in western Gia Lai, toppling plantations and causing losses estimated at more than VND 2.5 billion (about USD 100,000). 

A former IT engineer in Gia Lai has turned craft beer into a medium for preserving and promoting the culture of the Central Highlands, drawing local drinkers into a more refined beer-tasting experience.

DBV Insurance Group Joint Stock Company inaugurated its Gia Lai Branch on November 15 in Pleiku, marking a key milestone in the group’s ongoing restructuring and brand-standardization strategy.

Gia Lai authorities are expanding legal support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) amid intensifying competition and deeper economic integration, aiming to boost compliance, strengthen resilience, and enhance the local economy.

Three young entrepreneurs from Gia Lai province have been recognized at the Red Star Awards in Hanoi for their innovation, leadership, and community contributions.

Producers in the Bàu Đá traditional liquor village in Bình Định Province are doubling down on time-honored distillation methods to protect the authenticity of their famous spirit and preserve the collective “Bàu Đá liquor” brand.

The Institute of Applied Biological Research under Quang Trung University, in partnership with Japan’s Nikko Kinoko no Mori Co., Ltd., has successfully introduced a model for cultivating shiitake mushrooms using Japanese technology, showing strong potential for local adaptation and economic gains.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Quy Nhon–Pleiku Expressway, a key infrastructure project in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is scheduled for December 19, according to provincial officials.