ĐBP - As of June 12, farmers in Điện Biên district, Điện Biên province have harvested more than 90% of their winter-spring rice crop for 2024-2025. Unlike the usual joy and excitement during the harvest season, many farmers are ending the crop with concerns, as while the rice has been sold, the calculations show they have either broken even or even incurred losses compared to production costs.

ĐBP - With support from agricultural production programs, national target programs, and provincial and central budgets, many models and projects have been implemented to expand the area, improve the quality, and increase the value of fruit products in the province.

ĐBP - With low-interest rates and long-term loan terms, the housing support program under Government Decree No.28/2022/ND-CP, a preferential credit policy under the national target program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, has, over the past three years, helped hundreds of poor households in Điện Biên district, Điện Biên province move closer to achieving their dream of safe, stable housing.

ĐBP - In the context of reorganizing administrative units into a two-tier local government model, ensuring that public investment disbursements are not delayed or disrupted has been identified as one of the most urgent tasks for Tuần Giáo district, Điện Biên province.

ĐBP - As a mountainous and border district, in recent years, Nậm Pồ of Điện Biên province has made significant progress in its economic development and poverty reduction efforts. Achieving these results, besides strong support from various programs and projects, is due to the efforts of the district’s Party Committee and local authorities in diversifying communication methods, inspiring the will and determination to escape poverty among the people, especially in eliminating the mentality of dependency and the “preference for poverty” among a portion of the population.

ĐBP - Due to the impact of various economic factors and policies, the construction materials production industry is facing several challenges. To resolve these issues, departments in Điện Biên province, in cooperation with the provincial Business Association, have been actively working together to find solutions to stabilize production and promote growth.

ĐBP - The activity of hunting, transporting, and trading endangered wildlife is becoming increasingly complicated with many sophisticated methods used by criminal offenders. This not only causes significant harm to biodiversity but also poses a threat to the balance of ecosystems.

ĐBP - In recent years, the protection of forests in Mường Nhé district, Điện Biên province has seen positive changes thanks to the mobilization of community power. The local authorities and functional forces have proactively involved all levels of the population in forest protection and development, contributing to the preservation of natural resources and sustainable development.

ĐBP - The two villages of Ham Xoong 1 and Ham Xoong 2 in Vàng Đán commune, Mường Chà district, Điện Biên province are renowned for having the best plums in the area. Right now, Ham Xoong is in the peak of plum season. The plum orchards stretch along the hillsides, with large, ripe, and sweet plums that still maintain their crispness, drawing in anyone who visits.

ĐBP - Along the Đà River, Huổi Só commune in Tủa Chùa district is blessed with breathtaking natural landscapes. With a large area of water surface and favorable climate, the people of Huổi Só are taking advantage of these conditions to develop aquaculture in the Đà River reservoir, boosting the local economy and helping to reduce poverty.

ĐBP - By promoting the application of scientific and technological advances in production and processing, farmers in Tuần Giáo district, Điện Biên province are gradually increasing the productivity, quality, and value of agricultural products, contributing to sustainable poverty reduction in the area.

ĐBP - In recent years, agricultural production in Điện Biên province has been increasingly impacted by climate change. Prolonged droughts, cold spells, and frost have damaged many crops, leading to reduced yields and quality of agricultural products. In response to this, the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment has proactively implemented a range of measures to effectively combat climate change.

ĐBP - After more than three years of implementing the National Target Program on New-style Rural Development (NRD) for the 2022 - 2025 period, according to Plan No.1986/KH-UBND issued by the Điện Biên provincial People’s Committee, initial positive changes have been observed. However, the overall progress remains slow, with many key goals yet to be achieved. In addition to the low starting point and limited resources, some localities show complacency or a lack of effort to strive for the NRD standards.

ĐBP - In recent years, aquaculture has emerged as a key economic driver in Điện Biên province, offering high income potential for local residents. Given that fish farming here largely depends on natural water bodies such as lakes and ponds, ensuring safety during the storm season is of utmost importance. As the rainy season approaches, local fish farmers have proactively implemented protective measures to minimize potential losses from natural disasters.

ĐBP - Unlike previous years, the rice harvest in Mường Pồn commune (Điện Biên district, Điện Biên province) this year has been carried out with more urgency and excitement. The rice stalks, heavy with grain, bear the sweat and labor of the farmers. The air is filled with the fragrance of newly harvested rice, and after the devastation of a flash flood, prosperity has returned to the people here.

ĐBP - Circular economy in agriculture is a closed-loop production model where waste is not discarded but reused as input material, helping reduce pollution, protect the environment, and improve public health. Điện Biên province has identified the development of a circular agricultural economy as a core pillar in its sustainable farming strategy, closely tied to science, technology, and innovation.

ĐBP - With vast tracts of land, an abundant labor force, and a strategic location in Vietnam’s Northwest region, Điện Biên province is steadily asserting itself as an attractive destination for investors. In recent years, the provincial government has rolled out a comprehensive set of measures aimed at improving the investment climate, creating favorable conditions for private sector development, driving economic growth, improving living standards, and unlocking the province’s inherent strengths.

ĐBP - To promote social and economic development and reduce poverty, improving transportation infrastructure is crucial. Recognizing this, Tủa Chùa district, Điện Biên province has dedicated significant resources to enhancing its road network, particularly the inter-communal and inter-village roads.

ĐBP - In line with the policy of streamlining administrative bodies, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and eliminating the district-level government structure, localities in Điện Biên province are speeding up the progress of major projects. Many of these projects aim to be completed before the district-level government structure is removed, ensuring the timely completion of public investment projects and laying a solid foundation for future development.

ĐBP - In recent days, the issue of counterfeit goods, low-quality products, and food with unclear origins has gained significant attention, especially after a series of incidents involving the sale, transportation, and storage of such goods. In Điện Biên province, the provincial Department of Health conducted inspections and concluded that 8 facilities were in violation, forcing them to destroy more than 200kg of goods and food with unclear origins.