President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai (second, right) hands over 20 billion VND to Lam Dong province to overcome damage caused by natural disasters. (Photo: VNA)

Front leader visits flood-hit Lam Dong province

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai urged intensified monitoring of high-risk areas, proactive evacuation, provision of medical supplies, and prevention of post-flood disease outbreaks in Lam Dong province.

By 2025, Lam Dong province’s tea cultivation area shrinks to about 12,000 ha of raw material zones. (Photo: VNA)

Four records set as Vietnam hosts first-ever world tea fest 2025

The World Tea Fest 2025, Vietnam’s first international-scale tea festival, features four remarkable records: a mass tea-brewing performance by 1,111 artisans; the preservation of a 100-year-old tea factory; the participation of beauty queens from 80 countries; and the display of 1,000 ancient tea trees, each several centuries old.

Delegates joining the programme (Photo: VNA)

Lam Dong promotes tourism, service products for Halal market

During the trip, the delegation will survey destinations in Da Lat and Phan Thiet to identify tourism products aligned with Halal standards. The programme also aims to promote Lam Dong’s cultural identity and signature tourism offerings to international partners, such as the Datala Waterfall, specialty coffee, Po Sah Inu Tower, the Ancient Fishing Village Fish Sauce Museum, and the "Fisherman Show – Legend of the Fishing Village.”

Lam Dong's fishing boat anchored on Ca Ty river, Phan Thiet ward, lam Dong province (Photo: VNA)

Lam Dong works hard on fishing vessel registration, inspection

As of October 23, 7,255 out of 8,398 fishing vessels measuring six metres or longer in Lam Dong province still hold valid fishing licences. Meanwhile, 3,212 out of 3,957 vessels remain validly registered. In addition, 311 fishing boats have been proposed by local authorities for deregistration.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh addresses Lam Dong province's investment promotion conference on October 12. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy PM calls on Lam Dong to tap advantages to lure investments

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh encouraged businesses to explore the province’s potential and make wise investment decisions aligned with Vietnam’s development trends and Lam Dong’s four strategic pillars. Sustainable development, he said, must go hand in hand with legal compliance and environmental responsibility.

Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee for the 2025–2030 tenure, delivers the closing remarks at the congress. (Photo: VNA)

Lam Dong province targets to become regional dynamic growth pole

The congress discussed and agreed on major objectives, tasks, and solutions. The targets include achieving an average gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate of 10 – 10.5% in 2025 – 2030; raising per capita GRDP to about 6,700 – 7,500 USD by 2030; and maintaining total social investment capital at 35 – 40% of GRDP.

The conference reviewing the substandard house elimination programme in Lam Dong (Photo: VNA)

Lam Dong mobilises over 218 billion VND to eliminate substandard houses

Looking ahead, Lam Dong will continue to mobilise resources through the provincial “For the Poor” Fund, socialised contributions from corporations, businesses, philanthropists, organisations and individuals to provide housing support for poor and near-poor households and those in difficult circumstances, helping them stabilise their lives.

An art performance at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Lam Dong province launches tourism experience month

The initiative seeks to foster linkages between tourism products across different regions while preserving and showcasing ethnic cultural identities. It also aims to enhance Lam Dong’s tourism brand in both domestic and international markets, contributing to sustainable socio-economic development.

Children enjoy exploring a traditional farming space at the event. (Photo: VNA)

Street culture month highlights Lam Dong’s tourism

A “Street culture month” programme, themed “Lam Dong - convergence of essence, connection of emotions,” kicked off in Phan Thiet ward on September 6 as a highlight of the “Tourist Destination Experience Month 2025,” organised by the Lam Dong provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The local Thanh Hai Border Guard Station conducts patrol and inspection at Phu Hai port. (Photo: VNA)

Lam Dong tightens control over coastal fishing vessels

Currently, 100% of fishing vessels 15 metres in length or more operating in Lam Dong are equipped with VMS devices. However, instances of lost VMS connection at sea still occur. Between January and July, local coastal border guard stations conducted 563 communication sessions for 31,089 fishermen engaged in offshore fishing, focusing on groups and sectors with higher risks of fishing violations.

Mui Ne is steadily transforming itself from a well-known resort destination into one of Vietnam and the region’s top spots for sea sports tourism. (Photo: VNA)

Mui Ne sets sights on global water sports and luxury resort tourism

Recently, National Geographic Traveller named Mui Ne a leading water sports destination in Southeast Asia. The magazine praised it as an ideal location for windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP, paragliding, parasailing, and other sea-based experiences, thanks to its unique geographical and climatic features: strong winds, consistent waves, and dry weather year-round.