Dak Lak province will focus on improving and enhancing the effectiveness of the two-tier local adminstration model and the quality of public services; mobilising all resources to ensure sustained growth of 10% or higher during the 2026–2030 period; accelerating the implementation of key projects.
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.
Sen. Lieut. Nguyen Tien Khanh, from Hoa Hiep Nam border guard station, reported that fishermen now show a much stronger grasp of fisheries rules and exactly what compliance demands from their day-to-day operations. That heightened awareness is paying off, intensifying local crackdowns on IUU practices and preparing for the upcoming European Commission (EC)'s 5th inspection round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VICOFA Vice Chairman Thai Nhu Hiep stated that Vietnam is already the world’s largest producer and exporter of Robusta coffee, with an annual output exceeding 1.8 million tonnes. Vietnamese Robusta coffee has several advantages, including favourable natural conditions and large, concentrated growing areas, which provide a stable supply.
Formed in 1991, veteran rock band Parikrama ranks among India’s longest-running and most respected rock bands, with more than 3,500 global shows at venues like the Kennedy Centre in the US, Download Festival and Brixton Academy.
According to an initial report from the People’s Committee of Xuan Canh commune, 25 houses were completely destroyed, causing an estimated 7.5 billion VND (285,000 USD) in losses. Up to 447 houses lost their roofs, with damage estimated at 67 billion VND.
By 17:00 on November 7, Kalmaegi, together with its circulation, had left five dead, three missing and 17 injured, while causing initial losses of 7.05 trillion VND in Dak Lak and Gia Lai provinces.
The theme of the upcoming congress highlights collective effort and unity to achieve Vietnam’s development goals by 2030, advancing in the era of the nation's rise peace for peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilisation, happiness, and steady progress toward socialism, thus demonstrating the strategic vision, mettle, and aspiration for development of the Party, State, and people.
According to preliminary reports, Typhoon Kalmaegi left two people dead, and injured two others in Dak Lak province. Twelve houses were destroyed, 326 houses had their roofs blown off, and 147 were flooded.
The Chairperson has instructed coastal communes and wards to mobilise all local political systems to closely monitor and prevent any illegal fishing activities, particularly those involving boats operating illegally in foreign waters. Local authorities are also required to thoroughly review the fishing fleet, ensuring that all vessels are properly registered, inspected, and licensed in accordance with regulations.
Luong Nguyen Minh Triet, Secretary of the Party Committee of Dak Lak province, vowed to work to build Dak Lak into a prosperous, sustainable province and a new growth engine for the Central Highlands and south central coastal regions.
By 2030, Dak Lak aims to raise GRDP per capita to at least 153 million VND (5,800 USD), attracting social investment of 600 trillion VND, or approximately 35% of GRDP. The province targets to boost export value to over 13 billion USD during this period, growing by 5 to 6% annually.
The animals, all endangered and rare species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, comprised one Javan pangolin, two pig-tailed macaques, one long-tailed macaque, and two pythons.
The province will ensure that vessels which do not meet standards are prevented from going offshore. This initiative is part of urgent efforts by coastal localities to help Vietnam address the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning.
The yellow-cheeked gibbon, scientifically named Nomascus gabriellae, belongs to group IB in the list of endangered, precious and rare species according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment’s Circular No 27/2025/TT-BNNMT.
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 project rolled out 21 pilot models, from goat and pig farming to coffee cultivation and the adoption of agricultural technology, helping farmers beef up production, spruce up livestock facilities, and improve market linkages.
The housing programme in Dak Lak has drawn broad participation from provincial agencies, businesses, armed forces, and youth volunteers. To date, over 7,000 houses have been completed and handed over, helping residents stabilise their lives and improve economic conditions.
This year’s camp gathers 110 young overseas Vietnamese, including students and youth from 31 countries and territories such as Germany, Canada, Cambodia, Thailand, the US, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
Visiting and presenting gifts to disadvantaged families is an important activity of the Vietnam Summer Camp 2025, helping support families’ living and educational conditions and also deepen the overseas youths’ understanding of and connection with compatriots in Vietnam.