ĐBP - Every year from September, water rises in the Sơn La Hydropower reservoir within Mường Lay ward and remains high for about six months. This marks the start of a bustling season for river-based livelihoods.

ĐBP- In the drive to build new-style rural areas, farmers in Điện Biên province are taking the lead, embracing the movement “Farmers excelling in production and business, joining forces to prosper together and sustainably reduce poverty”. From practical farming models to exemplary success stories, the movement has spread widely, reshaping rural communities and improving livelihoods.

ĐBP - Wildlife farming is considered a solution to conserve valuable genetic resources while reducing illegal hunting of wild species in nature.

ĐBP - Known as the country’s “macadamia capital,” the former Tuần Giáo district once had the largest macadamia-growing area in Việt Nam, with a booming planting movement and strategic partnerships with reputable partners such as TH Group and the Vietnam Macadamia Association. After the district was dissolved and its communes merged, although cooperation agreements have not yet been officially transferred, commitments to macadamia have remained unchanged.

ĐBP - Reviewing all forest areas, reorganizing staff assignments according to new administrative boundaries, and strengthening coordination with local authorities are among the proactive measures being implemented by the provincial forest rangers to enhance forestry management under the two-tier local government model.

ĐBP - This morning (September 17), Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Lò Văn Cương inspected the model “Smart Rice Cultivation for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction” in the Mường Thanh field.

ĐBP - In August and September, as the summer rains become less frequent, beneath the damp forest canopy, the amomum fruits turn deep red. This is the time when the people of Sính Phình harvest this multi-purpose medicinal plant.

ĐBP - In implementing the two-tier local government model, the Điện Biên provincial Forest Protection Division has reorganized its structure, reassigned personnel, arranged workplaces, reviewed the entire forested area, and strengthened coordination with local authorities to match the realities of each commune and ward when carrying out forestry tasks.

ĐBP - Across Điện Biên province, many suspension bridges built for local communities have deteriorated or been damaged, no longer ensuring safe travel or transportation. This reality requires the construction of new bridges to replace the old, unsafe ones. Investment in strong and durable bridges is essential not only to guarantee traffic safety but also to strengthen infrastructure connectivity and promote trade, particularly in remote and mountainous areas where transportation remains difficult.

ĐBP - Crop restructuring, the application of science and technology, the development of key agricultural products, clean production, and value-chain linkages are now central strategies helping Điện Biên province build a modern, sustainable agriculture, both raising farmers’ incomes and opening long-term development prospects for the province.

ĐBP - Artificial sand (manufactured sand) is considered a potential alternative as natural sand becomes increasingly scarce and its price soars. However, significant obstacles remain before this new material can secure a stable position in the market.

ĐBP - The implementation of production support projects is an important component of the National Target Program for the 2021-2025 period. After the two-tier local government model came into operation, Na Son commune proactively reviewed and thoroughly inspected both documentation and fieldwork related to projects initiated by the former communes. This ensured that policies were carried out consistently, publicly, and transparently, reached the right beneficiaries, and achieved the intended results.

ĐBP - Payment for forest environmental services (PFES) is a sound policy aimed at protecting headwater forests, maintaining ecosystems, and ensuring water resources for hydropower and tourism activities. In recent years, the Management Board of the Mường Nhé Nature Reserve has effectively implemented PFES, providing people with additional income, improving their living standards, and strengthening their commitment to forest protection and development.

ĐBP - The exploitation of minerals for common construction materials in Điện Biên province still faces many shortcomings and limitations. Some enterprises have not fully complied with regulations on the environment, mine design, and technical infrastructure requirements. In response, functional agencies have promptly urged corrections, requiring enterprises to address violations and gradually complete necessary conditions to ensure legal, safe, and sustainable exploitation.

ĐBP - The rapid growth of e-commerce has posed major challenges for traditional markets. Today, most shoppers only go to the market for fresh food, while stalls selling household goods, clothing, and footwear are left idle.

ĐBP - In recent years, Điện Biên province has stepped up efforts to improve the investment climate and enhance competitiveness. The province has focused on streamlining administrative procedures, promptly removing barriers, and creating favorable conditions for businesses and investors. As a result, capital flows, particularly non-budget investment, have been on the rise, becoming a key driver of local economic growth.

ĐBP - For generations, ancient tea trees have been an inseparable part of life in Sín Chải commune, Điện Biên province. Through hardships and change, the trees continue to thrive, affirming their enduring vitality.

ĐBP - After many years of taking root in Điện Biên province’s soil, rubber trees have affirmed their role in driving local economic development. Alongside safeguarding the rights of households contributing land for rubber plantations, the Điện Biên Rubber Joint Stock Company has also focused on creating jobs for local workers. This has not only stabilized livelihoods but also contributed to the province’s socio-economic growth.

ĐBP - After more than six years of implementing the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) program, Điện Biên province has had 138 outstanding products certified with 3-star and 4-star standards. However, many products have now expired in terms of certification, and not a few producers have yet to pay due attention to the process of evaluation and re-certification. This not only places some products at risk of losing their “passport” in the market but also reduces competitiveness and undermines the reputation of local brands.

ĐBP - One of the first tasks carried out by the Điện Biên branch of the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) after the recent administrative reorganization of communes and wards was the handover and reception of policy credit operations. Proactive efforts to grasp the realities of newly merged areas have helped ensure that policy capital flows remain seamless.