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.

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.