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Promoting role of community in forest protection through policy of payment for forest environmental services

PANO - In recent years, the policy of payment for forest environmental services (PFES) has yielded positive results. Through receiving PFES payments, residents and communities in Điện Biên province have not only actively participated in preserving and developing forests, but also gained opportunities to increase their income and improve their living standards. This policy has significantly contributed to the socio-economic development of local areas.

Nậm Pồ district steps up reforestation efforts

ĐBP - Authorities and residents in Nậm Pồ district, Điện Biên province have actively embraced community-driven afforestation and forest restoration efforts, helping to green barren hills and restore degraded land. Early results from highland and border communes have been encouraging, paving the way for expansion and replication soon.

Effective initiative for the poor in Điện Biên

ĐBP - In Điện Biên province, with just a few dozens or a few hundreds of VND each month, local poor people and policy beneficiaries are still able to save through the savings and loan groups. This form of saving not only helps individuals actively save for their expenses and develop a savings habit, but it also creates a source of capital that can be used in the future, including ensuring the repayment of bank loans.

Điện Biên sees decrease in rice cultivation area

ĐBP - In recent years, the area of rice cultivation in Điện Biên province has been gradually shrinking. This change is attributed to multiple factors such as climate change, land use conversion, changes in crop structures, lower economic efficiency compared to other crops, and urbanization.

Accelerating implementation of “Lighting up Điện Biên” program

ĐBP - With the goal of improving living conditions, ensuring security and order, and promoting socio-economic development in remote and mountainous areas, the “Rural Electrification Project from the National Grid - Lighting up Điện Biên” program is being rapidly implemented by authorities and localities in Điện Biên province, demonstrating high determination and coordination.

Digital technology enhances efficiency in managing policy credit

- BUSINESS 11/04/2025 17:33

ĐBP - Applying information technology to credit management is among the key solutions being strongly implemented within the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) system. In Điện Biên, the widespread implementation of digital apps has brought practical efficiency and convenience.
Promptly resolving irrigation issues for Mển hamlet residents

- BUSINESS 10/04/2025 21:15

ĐBP - During the renovation works on National Highway 12, the irrigation canal system serving rice paddies in Mển and Hua Ná hamlets (Thanh Nưa commune, Điện Biên district, Điện Biên province) was affected.
Tech-driven waste treatment boosts agriculture in Tuần Giáo

- BUSINESS 09/04/2025 22:09

ĐBP - In Tuần Giáo district, Điện Biên province, modern technology is being applied to waste treatment, with residual heat from incineration being repurposed to dry wood and agricultural products such as cassava and coffee. This initiative not only reduces environmental pollution but also enhances the value and quality of local produce.
Further heightening public awareness of forest fire prevention and control

- BUSINESS 08/04/2025 23:49

ĐBP - Amid increasingly severe climate change and extreme weather, forest fire prevention and control (FFPC) has become a critical task requiring coordinated action from all levels and sectors, particularly the active participation and awareness of the public.
Tủa Chùa carves a name with its standout agricultural products

- BUSINESS 06/04/2025 20:45

ĐBP - Developing brands for local products has emerged as a sustainable development trend. A well-established brand helps secure a foothold in the market, enhances competitiveness, and contributes to local socio-economic growth.
Nà Tấu face challenges to preserve traditional bamboo and rattan weaving

- BUSINESS 06/04/2025 18:39

ĐBP - As a long-standing tradition in Nà Tấu commune, Điện Biên Phủ city, Điện Biên province, the bamboo and rattan weaving craft is now facing numerous challenges in preservation. A lack of stable market access, generational continuity, and competition from industrial products are among the key reasons this traditional craft is at risk of fading away.
Điện Biên leader inspects major project in Mường Lay Town

- BUSINESS 05/04/2025 22:32

ĐBP - On the morning of April 5, Trần Quốc Cường, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Điện Biên provincial Party Committee, conducted a field survey of the proposed site for the construction of a spiritual cultural park in Mường Lay Town.
Điện Biên Phủ Power Company prevents electricity scam fraud

- BUSINESS 05/04/2025 20:48

ĐBP - Taking advantage of digital technology, fraudsters have recently impersonated electricity company employees to deceive and steal from unsuspecting customers.
Tuần Giáo applies smart technology to protect forests

- BUSINESS 05/04/2025 14:06

ĐBP - The integration of smart technology into forest protection and development efforts has significantly enhanced the capacity of forest rangers in Tuần Giáo district, Điện Biên province to detect, prevent, and respond to illegal logging and forest fires.
Điện Biên to remove difficulties for long-standing backlogged projects

- BUSINESS 03/04/2025 15:03

ĐBP - The implementation progress of investment projects, key projects, and projects under the national target programs in Điện Biên province remains significantly delayed, failing to meet the set plans.
Ensuring seedling supply for the reforestation season

- BUSINESS 02/04/2025 14:53

ĐBP - The reforestation season in Điện Biên province typically begins in mid-May and lasts until the end of July each year. To meet the demand for seedlings, nurseries and enterprises have been preparing for months, cultivating and nurturing forestry seedlings to ensure high-quality supply for the new planting season.
Điện Biên tries to mitigate disruptions in safe agricultural supply chain

- BUSINESS 31/03/2025 20:36

ĐBP - To meet consumer demand for clean food and promote sustainable agriculture, the province has encouraged stakeholders to establish safe food supply chains. However, due to high investment costs, stringent processes, and inconsistent supervision, the number of certified supply chains remains limited. Many chains, even after certification, fail to operate effectively and, in some cases, cease operations entirely.
Clarifying responsibilities in forest management and protection

- BUSINESS 31/03/2025 15:56

ĐBP - As a province with a large forested area, Điện Biên has implemented policies that enable local residents to protect forests while benefiting from them.
Tuần Giáo makes efforts to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses

- BUSINESS 30/03/2025 21:44

ĐBP - In an effort to support disadvantaged households facing housing difficulties, ensuring they have stable and secure homes to focus on economic development and achieve sustainable poverty alleviation, Tuần Giáo district, Điện Biên province has been implementing flexible measures to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses for the poor in the area.
Focusing on final settlement of completed projects

- BUSINESS 30/03/2025 11:36

ĐBP - The final settlement of completed projects is a crucial stage in the investment and construction process, contributing to improving the efficiency of public investment capital usage.