As of December 5, 2025, Dak Lak had 2,556 fishing vessels, with an annual marine catch of around 68,000 tonnes. An estimated 2,900 workers are in need of occupational transition, as most have limited educational backgrounds, unstable incomes and are increasingly ageing.
According to the ministry’s statistics, as of December 24, 2025, natural disasters this year left more than 400 people dead or missing and over 700 injured, with total economic losses estimated at over 98.67 trillion VND (3.75 billion USD).
The central province of Dak Lak has gradually tapped into its tourism potential by building on the distinctive traditional culture of ethnic minority communities.
The Trong Doi, Cong Ba, Chieng Nam Festival in Xi Thoai hamlet, which takes place at the end of January each year, attracts strong interest from both locals and visitors thanks to the distinctive artistic expressions of Ba Na culture.
The central province of Dak Lak is mobilising all resources to swiftly rebuild and repair houses damaged by Storm Kalmaegi (Storm No. 13) and the historic floods in November, under the “Quang Trung Campaign” directed by the Prime Minister.
The ‘che’, a traditional jar used in Ede rituals, holds both spiritual and social significance, symbolising wealth and prestige. Still treasured today, che jars are handed down through generations, reflecting the enduring cultural identity of the Ede people.
The PM requested provincial leaders from Ha Tinh to Lam Dong, especially Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai and Lam Dong, to develop detailed plans and officially launch the campaign on December 1 to mobilise all available forces for the housing effort.
Under the latest decision, Dak Lak province will receive 50 billion VND, Khanh Hoa 40 billion VND, while Gia Lai and Lam Dong will each be provided 30 billion VND. This brings the total funding distributed by the VFF’s Central Relief Committee to the four provinces to 275 billion VND as of November 29
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 29 inspected flood-recovery efforts in Dak Lak - one of the provinces hardest hit by the historic floods in the south central region.
The border guard force in the central province of Dak Lak has mobilised personnel and equipment to deliver essential supplies, clean up affected areas, provide medical services and help local residents overcome severe damage caused by recent flooding.
On November 14, a delegation led by Secretary of the Hai Phong municipal Party Committee Le Tien Chau visited Dak Lak and Gia Lai, presenting each province with 10 billion VND (379,000 USD) for recovery efforts.
Under the decision, Khanh Hoa will receive 150 billion VND, Lam Dong 300 billion VND, Gia Lai 150 billion VND, and Dak Lak 500 billion VND, in line with the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Finance.
Since November 16, the south-central provinces have been battered by an unprecedented spell of torrential rain and flooding. Never before have localities in the South Central Coast suffered such unusual and exceptionally severe conditions. Entire communities have been submerged under vast expanses of floodwater.
The support reflects nationwide solidarity, with the funding to be disbursed promptly and transparently to help residents stabilise their lives and restore production.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh presented gifts to residents evacuated from heavily flooded areas in Dong Hoa, encouraging them to overcome current difficulties to quickly stabilise their lives after the floods.
Military units, local authorities, and emergency forces are ramping up relief operations as prolonged torrential rains have triggered devastating floods across Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces in the central region, leaving tens of thousands of households inundated, many communities isolated, and critical infrastructure damaged.
On November 20, Air Force Division 372 deployed two helicopters to carry hundreds of life buoys, life jackets, specialised rescue equipment, and essential supplies to cut-off areas in the two provinces, which have seen water rise rapidly, leaving residents without boats, rescue gear, or access to food and clean water.
Along with delivering emergency goods, Dak Lak police have deployed significant forces and equipment, including 122 vehicles and 40 boats and canoes to assist localities in responding to floods, maintaining security and supporting residents in inundated areas. Commune- and ward-level police have also been helping people at critical times.
Torrential rains and flooding have left nine people dead, six missing and 19 injured; and forced the evacuation of nearly 16,000 residents across the central and Central Highlands regions.
Heavy rains and rising waters have caused severe flooding and landslides across Gia Lai, Dak Lak, and Da Nang, submerging thousands of households, cutting off communities, and prompting overnight emergency evacuations and military-led rescue efforts.