Điện Biên Province attends int’l handicrafts fair in India
ĐBP - From February 14 to 17, a delegation from Điện Biên Province, led by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vừ A Bằng, took part in the 38th Surajkund Mela International Handicrafts Fair in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
As part of the Surajkund Fair, the Điện Biên delegation, along with artisans and performers, made a courtesy visit to the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi, India. They also honored President Hồ Chí Minh with an incense and floral offering at G20 Park in New Delhi.
The artisans and performers from Điện Biên participated in cultural exchanges and delivered engaging performances, showcasing Điện Biên’s culture, tourism, and heritage to an international audience. Their performances received high praise from organizers and drew enthusiastic support from local audiences and tourists.
The fair was co-organized by a coalition of ministries this year, including the Ministries of Tourism and Culture, External Affairs, and Textiles, in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Government of Haryana.
Reportedly, it draws participants from more than 30 countries, showcasing traditional craftsmanship, textiles, cultural heritage, and cuisine from India and around the world.
Here are photos of the Điện Biên delegation’s activities in India:
The Điện Biên delegation pays tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh with incense and flowers at G20 Park in New Delhi.Vice Chairman of the Điện Biên Provincial People’s Committee discusses socio-economic development.Vice Chairman Vừ A Bằng presents a gifts to Mr. Nguyễn Thanh Hải, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.Vice Chairman Vừ A Bằng signs guestbook at the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi.Ambassador Nguyễn Thanh Hải presents a gift to the Điện Biên delegation.The Điện Biên delegation joins vibrant street parade in New Delhi.Thái ethnic artisans showcase unique cultural dance.Hà Nhì ethnic dance performance captivates audience at the event.Thái ethnic dance performance at the event.Mông ethnic dance performance attracts large crowds of locals and tourists.A Mông ethnic artisan performs traditional khèn dance.
ĐBP - As a mountainous province occupying a uniquely vital strategic position with over 455km of border shared with Laos and China, Điện Biên has consistently identified the development of trade infrastructure as a primary engine for socio-economic progress.
ĐBP - In response to the ongoing concerns surrounding food safety in educational institutions, Điện Biên province has proactively reinforced its management protocols.
ĐBP - The implementation of the two-tier local government model necessitates a synchronized adjustment across the entire political system, particularly within local military forces. In Điện Biên, this model is already yielding tangible results, creating a distinct shift in efficiency at the commune level.
ĐBP - In 2026, Điện Biên province plans to plant 12,000 hectares of coffee and macadamia, including 5,930 hectares of coffee, 5,930 hectares of intercropped macadamia, and 140 hectares of monoculture macadamia.
ĐBP - On the afternoon of April 21, the first session of the 16th National Assembly held group discussions regarding the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT), the Law on Value Added Tax (VAT), the Law on Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and the Law on Special Consumption Tax (Excise Tax).
ĐBP - In recent years, the province’s agricultural sector has undergone a strong transformation, shifting from traditional farming methods to safe and responsible production. A key focus has been promoting smart farming initiatives that minimize the use of chemicals and pesticides to protect public health and enhance the value of local agricultural products.
ĐBP - As the rainy and flood season of 2026 approaches, Điện Biên province is taking decisive action to manage the increasingly extreme and unpredictable nature of climate events.
ĐBP - In April, the Đà River flows with emerald-green waters, gliding leisurely like a soft silk ribbon. Its banks are lined with endless limestone mountain ranges, creating a landscape that is simultaneously majestic and poetic. Within this space, Tủa Thàng is gradually transforming as it step-by-step awakens its tourism potential.
ĐBP - On April 20, the first session of the 16th National Assembly featured a group discussion regarding the draft Resolution on proposed pilot of public lawyers.
ĐBP - In 2025, the Điện Biên provincial Forest Protection and Development Fund disbursed VND 245.5 billion in forest environmental services (FES) payments via bank accounts to forest owners across the province.
ĐBP - In its strategic orientation for tourism development, Điện Biên province has identified digital transformation as a critical solution to enhance visitor experiences and expand accessibility to its destinations.
ĐBP - Following the implementation of the new-style rural development (NRD) program in the previous phase, Điện Biên province’s rural landscape has seen significant flourishes. However, the transition to a two-tier local government model has created major fluctuations, leaving many indicators and criteria no longer aligned with current realities.
ĐBP - Connecting laborers with jobs is recognized as a vital political task that contributes to poverty reduction, ensures social security, and drives local economic development.
ĐBP - Behind the statistics of nearly 1,000 reports, operational plans, and directive documents advised and issued annually, serving hundreds of major, complex criminal cases, lies a rigorous process of analysis and strategic orientation. The advisory force of the Điện Biên provincial Police helps leadership make precise, timely decisions, ensuring security and order are maintained starting at the grassroots level.
ĐBP - For the first time, a special meeting between mud-covered farmers and digital content creators has paved the way for Điện Biên’s agricultural products to reach new heights through technology.
ĐBP - Điện Biên stands as a cultural crossroads, preserving the unique treasures of 19 ethnic groups. In recent years, the province has placed a high priority on safeguarding and promoting traditional values, viewing them as a vital engine for sustainable tourism development.
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