As the whole country intensifies efforts to remove the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card”, Dak Lak province is demonstrating strong determination. Notably, clear changes in fishermen’s awareness and actions have become a crucial and prerequisite foundation in the process of building a sustainable, modern and responsible marine fishing industry.
On November 29 afternoon, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak to encourage residents severely affected by the floods, provide support, and inspect the local recovery efforts.
Ea So Nature Reserve in Dak Lak province, in coordination with the Centre for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD), has announced the results of a biodiversity survey conducted in the reserve. After more than two months of field surveys and camera trapping expeditions, researchers documented 789 plant species, including one critically endangered species. In terms of fauna, 179 bird species and 30 mammal species were documented, many of which are listed in the Vietnam Red Data Book.
Recognised as a national scenic site, O Loan Lagoon in Dak Lak province lies at the foot of Quan Cau pass and is surrounded by Dong Chay mountain, Cam mountain, and An Hai sand dune. As the sun sets and paints the sky crimson, the lagoon emerges like a peaceful, romantic painting — not only captivating visitors but also preserving unique local cultural and historical stories.
After more than two months of field surveys and camera trapping expeditions, researchers documented 789 species of vascular plants across 148 families and 494 genera, including one classified as critically endangered, nine endangered, and 11 near threatened, at the Ea So Nature Reserve in Dak Lak province.
The mats from Phu Tan village are durable and skillfully woven by the talented hands of artisans, preserving the unique traditional cultural beauty of the O Loan region in Dak Lak province. This traditional mat weaving craft, which has an over a century history, not only provides livelihoods but also serves as a cultural heritage, the “soul of the countryside” for the local people.
The small seaside market in Phuoc Dong hamlet, O Loan commune, Dak Lak province comes alive at dawn as fishing boats return with their fresh catch. The buying and selling take place quickly, but they reflect a deep-rooted bond between the people and the sea - a simple, unforgettable scene.
While modern fishing boats have become increasingly common, the handcrafted thung chai (basket boat) continues to play a vital role in the daily life of Vietnam’s coastal fishermen. In Phu My Village, Tuy Hoa Bac commune, Dak Lak province, skilled artisans use their hands and traditional techniques to turn strips of bamboo and a special waterproofing resin made from tree sap and cow dung into these iconic round boats - an enduring symbol of coastal culture and livelihood.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak to maintain its momentum in pursuing rapid, sustainable, comprehensive and inclusive socio-economic development at a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee on August 18.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 17 had a working session with Krong Pac district’s police as part of his working trip to the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 17 inspected the construction of the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot expressway in the central region, which is expected to be opened to traffic in 2027.
The Central Highlands, home to nearly 6 million people, needs thorough solutions to issues related to land use, agro-forestry-fisheries development, and ecological environment protection in order to deal with risks of instability in security and order.
