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.

ĐBP - The private economy is increasingly asserting its role as an important driving force in the socio-economic development of Điện Biên province.

ĐBP - After the merger of the three communes Xá Nhè, Mường Đun, and Phình Sáng, the area of industrial crops in Sáng Nhè commune, Điện Biên province has expanded.

ĐBP - Mobilizing and effectively using resources plays a vital role in socio-economic development. With that in mind, Điện Biên province has prioritized investment in essential infrastructure, production support, and gradual improvements in people’s living standards. These efforts have transformed rural areas and laid a solid foundation for sustainable development in the years ahead.

ĐBP - As consumers and markets demand higher-quality produce, organic farming has become not only a way to boost value and competitiveness but also a path toward sustainable development.

ĐBP - This crop season, 76 hectares of rice in the Mường Thanh field in Điện Biên province are being cultivated under the “Smart Rice Farming to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promote Green Growth” model, an increase of 19 hectares compared to the 2024-2025 Winter-Spring season.

ĐBP - In recent years, Agribank’s Tuần Giáo Branch has prioritized credit flows for the “three rural sectors” (agriculture, farmers, and rural areas) through various preferential loan programs. As communes across the district accelerate agricultural restructuring, Agribank’s timely capital has become an important “lever” helping farmers maintain production, care for, and expand areas of high-value crops.

ĐBP - In recent years, authorities in Điện Biên province have launched repeated campaigns to clear makeshift and temporary markets that obstruct traffic and disrupt urban order. The province has also pushed to modernize market management, upgrading facilities to meet standards for trade, food safety, environment, and fire prevention. Yet several long-standing obstacles remain unresolved.

ĐBP - Despite major obstacles in land clearance, adverse weather, and heavy workloads, strong direction from Điện Biên province and close coordination among project management units, government agencies, and local authorities have helped remove bottlenecks and keep projects on track. As a result, many projects have seen positive progress, meeting both schedule and quality requirements.

ĐBP - Điện Biên province has a population of over 80% from ethnic minorities, facing challenging living conditions and a high poverty rate. The lack of production capital, insufficient livelihood tools, and outdated farming practices are barriers that make poverty reduction efforts in the region quite challenging. In this context, policy credit capital has played an essential role in promoting sustainable poverty reduction.

ĐBP - To improve public awareness and skills in handling electricity-related situations, the Điện Biên Phủ power management team has stepped up communication efforts, educating local residents about potential electrical hazards, safety measures, accident prevention, and compliance with electrical safety regulations. Thanks to diverse communication methods, community awareness has improved significantly, encouraging energy-saving practices, safeguarding power line right-of-way, and reducing accident risks.

ĐBP - Rural suspension bridges play a crucial role in connecting communities and supporting daily life and production, especially in mountainous areas. However, to ensure safe travel for residents, local authorities must strengthen management, conduct regular inspections, and promptly repair deteriorating bridges, protecting lives, property, and socio-economic development in the region.

ĐBP - In recent years, Điện Biên province has introduced and implemented a series of policies to unlock its agricultural potential. As a result, specialized farming zones producing high-value crops and livestock have emerged, making agriculture a reliable pillar of the local economy.

ĐBP - Despite the agricultural sector’s efforts to establish a crop structure suited to each season, many households in Điện Biên province still use rice varieties outside the approved list.

ĐBP - Over the past few years, Điện Biên province has made significant strides in developing its economy and society by fully utilizing its potential and advantages.

ĐBP - Products such as dried pork, dried buffalo meat, and sausages have long been recognized as specialties rich in the flavors of the Northwestern localities in general and Điện Biên province in particular. Today, however, these specialties face a major challenge as counterfeit and substandard products infiltrate the market. This not only damages brand recognition and erodes consumer trust, but also threatens the livelihoods of local producers.

ĐBP - Điện Biên province has in recent years stepped up efforts to unlock its potential, rolling out a series of measures that are providing strong momentum for economic development. As a result, the province’s socio-economic landscape has seen clear improvements: GRDP growth has remained high, investment and tourism have expanded, and poverty reduction has accelerated, all contributing to a better quality of life for local communities.

ĐBP - Recognizing that vocational training tied to employment plays an important role in sustainable poverty reduction, Điện Biên province has in recent years implemented a wide range of solutions, focusing on training programs that closely meet practical needs.

ĐBP - On July 30, in Thanh Hóa province, authorities inspected five slaughterhouses and discovered over 1.6 tons of pork with abnormal color, odor, and storage conditions. Suspects admitted that all of this meat came from pigs infected with African Swine Fever (ASF), purchased cheaply from various sources, slaughtered, frozen, and distributed to the market.

ĐBP - In the context of a rapidly growing digital economy, digital transformation is no longer an optional trend but a necessary requirement for businesses to survive and develop. Applying information technology and digitizing production and business processes helps enterprises optimize operations and enhance capacity. In Điện Biên province, many organizations have proactively implemented technology solutions across management, operations, and customer service.