ĐBP - Huổi Trẳng, a highland resettlement hamlet in Tủa Thàng commune, Điện Biên province, relies heavily on the Huổi Trẳng wharf as a vital transportation hub. While the construction of this wharf is of significant importance, the project has faced numerous challenges during implementation.

ĐBP - Though the war has long passed, many wounded and sick veterans still carry the scars of bombs and bullets on their bodies. In this time of peace, these Uncle Hồ’s soldiers continue to rise above pain and disability, standing firm on a new front, working tirelessly to develop their livelihoods, build their families, and contribute to the progress of their homeland. They are the quiet yet resilient examples of President Hồ Chí Minh’s saying, “wounded but not useless,” living honorable lives in peacetime.

ĐBP - Under the negative impacts of climate change, agricultural productivity, output, and crop quality in Điện Biên province have declined. To minimize risks and damage caused by natural disasters, the agriculture sector and local authorities have been advising and guiding farmers to adopt proactive, technology-driven, and climate-adaptive production methods.

ĐBP - Although market demand for safe agricultural products continues to rise, the development of clean agriculture in Điện Biên province still faces numerous difficulties. Small-scale production, limited funding, weak market linkages, and restricted access to scientific and technological applications have all become major obstacles. These challenges prevent promising models from expanding and hinder the broader goal of building a sustainable agricultural sector.

ĐBP - In Mường Chà commune, Điện Biên province, where farming conditions remain challenging, red peanuts have long taken root and become a staple in daily life. Once cultivated mainly for household consumption, red peanuts are now emerging as a commercial crop that brings income to many local households.

ĐBP - Raised in a natural environment using traditional free-range practices, Mường Lạn short-neck ducks in Mường Lạn commune, Điện Biên province are known for their flavorful and firm meat. However, efforts to build a recognizable brand for this local duck breed still face many challenges.

ĐBP - The wet season rice crop is a key production season for farmers in Điện Biên Province. At present, technical agencies, local authorities, and farmers are actively implementing various care and protection measures to improve the productivity of this crop.

ĐBP - Tủa Thàng is a remote mountainous commune facing significant economic hardship, with a high poverty rate.

ĐBP - To support individuals, businesses, and households in effectively transitioning to the digital environment, Điện Biên province is implementing a program to promote safe and reliable online presence through digital services using the national domain “.vn”. The use of the national domain “.vn” not only expands business opportunities and boosts e-commerce but also contributes to building and protecting Vietnam’s digital sovereignty in cyberspace.

ĐBP - Despite having access to productive land, labor resources, and government support policies, many households in Điện Biên province, particularly in remote, mountainous, and border areas, remain caught in a cycle of poverty. The root cause is not merely a lack of capital or unfavorable farming conditions, but more critically, a lack of labor skills, especially those related to modern agricultural production, household economic management, and market adaptability. This “skill poverty” has become a major barrier to the province’s sustainable poverty reduction efforts.

ĐBP - Thanks to the comprehensive and resolute implementation of various solutions, the disbursement of public investment capital in Điện Biên province during the first six months of the year has shown many positive signs, contributing to the local economic growth.

ĐBP - To improve investment management efficiency, local authorities in Điện Biên province have swiftly coordinated efforts to transfer the oversight of public projects following the implementation of a new two-tier government structure.

ĐBP - Following the motto “easy tasks first, difficult ones later,” with flexibility, creativity, and alignment with local realities, many villages in border communes across the province have now met the criteria for the new-style rural development program; some have even achieved the status of model new-style rural villages. These results have brought a “new vitality” that is transforming the face of mountainous rural areas and improving the material and spiritual lives of the people.

ĐBP - Listing prices for goods and services is a mandatory requirement for all production and business entities. However, at small-scale grocery stores and traditional markets, price listing is often ignored or carried out in a superficial, perfunctory manner, lacking sincerity and failing to reflect a genuine commitment to civilized commerce.

ĐBP - The collective economy, with cooperatives at its core, remains one of the key drivers for promoting socio-economic development, especially in rural and mountainous areas. However, in reality, most cooperatives in the province are operating inefficiently, at a minimal level, with small scale, limited connectivity, and an underwhelming contribution to improving members’ income or driving local economic growth.