ĐBP - According to statistics from competent authorities, since the beginning of the year, African swine fever has occurred in 398 households across 106 hamlets and villages in 15 out of 45 communes and wards in Điện Biên province, with 1,866 pigs infected and culled, weighing a total of 87,509 kilograms, causing losses worth billions of VND.

ĐBP - Amid rising competition and ever-changing consumer trends, many businesses, cooperatives, OCOP producers, and farming households in Điện Biên province are actively innovating, revamping both their production processes and sales strategies, to stay ahead of the curve.

ĐBP - Due to the impact of prolonged heavy rains across the province, many areas have experienced landslides and significant damage to transportation infrastructure.

ĐBP - Once a poor, remote village with an almost absolute poverty rate, Tát Hẹ (in Mường Ảng commune, Điện Biên province) is gradually transforming, thanks to the effective utilization of its hilly land potential, agricultural economic development, and the growing determination of its people to improve their own lives.

ĐBP - Macadamia is expected to become a “billion-dollar crop,” bringing sustainable livelihoods to people in mountainous areas. However, in recent times, several localities in the province have witnessed the premature harvesting and selling of unripe macadamia nuts, which not only reduces their economic value but also negatively impacts the brand reputation of this specialty product.

ĐBP - Following the recent restructuring and streamlining of the two-tier local government apparatus, the transfer of management for ongoing and completed infrastructure projects is being carried out urgently to ensure continuity. The goal is to avoid any delays or disruptions caused by the reorganization and merger of administrative units.

ĐBP - Hundreds of households in the former center of Thanh Hưng commune, now part of Thanh Nưa commune, Điện Biên province are enduring daily hardships as they navigate a severely degraded road leading to the old commune center. Despite repeated appeals and years of hope, the rugged, muddy path remains a persistent burden, especially during the rainy season.

ĐBP - Across the country, more than 540 communes and wards in 30 of 34 provinces and cities still have African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks that have not passed the 21-day quarantine period. The illegal sale, purchase, transport, slaughter, and consumption of sick or dead pigs, as well as the disposal of carcasses into the environment, are worsening the epidemic’s spread.

ĐBP - In recent years, people of Mường Phăng commune, Điện Biên province have worked tirelessly to establish a strong brand for the Hạ Đen grape variety grown in the area. However, some individuals have taken advantage of this growing reputation, selling untraceable products under the name “Mường Phăng grapes”. This situation is causing distress among genuine grape farmers and raising concerns about the potential loss of the local agricultural brand.

ĐBP - To promote sustainable agricultural development, localities have mobilized resources and focused on concretizing inter-field traffic routes and irrigation canals. The upgraded and synchronized infrastructure facilitates farming, improves productivity and output, and enhances the value of agricultural products in the province.

ĐBP - As part of administrative streamlining and implementation of a two-tier government model, local forest rangers now shoulder greater responsibility with expanded jurisdictions, and heavier pressure, amid unsettled operational structures. As a specialized force, they have demonstrated initiative and commitment in managing, protecting, and developing forests in remote communes.

ĐBP - With flexible, comprehensive approaches tailored to local conditions and characteristics, Điện Biên province is now focusing on diversifying livelihoods and scaling up poverty reduction models, bringing about visible improvements in the lives of local residents, especially among ethnic minority communities.

ĐBP - With the goal of timely supply and preventing shortages of essential goods during the rainy and stormy season, the Điện Biên provincial Department of Industry and Trade has coordinated with localities and businesses to proactively prepare supply plans and stockpiles. As of now, essential goods have been fully stocked and are ready to be promptly delivered to residents, especially those in remote and mountainous areas, should natural disasters strike.

ĐBP - The “golden population” period marks a unique demographic phase not only for the province but also for the entire country, when the working-age population makes up the largest proportion of the total population. If effectively harnessed, this window offers a powerful opportunity to drive sustainable development.

ĐBP - Huổi Trẳng, a highland resettlement hamlet in Tủa Thàng commune, Điện Biên province, relies heavily on the Huổi Trẳng wharf as a vital transportation hub. While the construction of this wharf is of significant importance, the project has faced numerous challenges during implementation.

ĐBP - Though the war has long passed, many wounded and sick veterans still carry the scars of bombs and bullets on their bodies. In this time of peace, these Uncle Hồ’s soldiers continue to rise above pain and disability, standing firm on a new front, working tirelessly to develop their livelihoods, build their families, and contribute to the progress of their homeland. They are the quiet yet resilient examples of President Hồ Chí Minh’s saying, “wounded but not useless,” living honorable lives in peacetime.

ĐBP - Under the negative impacts of climate change, agricultural productivity, output, and crop quality in Điện Biên province have declined. To minimize risks and damage caused by natural disasters, the agriculture sector and local authorities have been advising and guiding farmers to adopt proactive, technology-driven, and climate-adaptive production methods.

ĐBP - Although market demand for safe agricultural products continues to rise, the development of clean agriculture in Điện Biên province still faces numerous difficulties. Small-scale production, limited funding, weak market linkages, and restricted access to scientific and technological applications have all become major obstacles. These challenges prevent promising models from expanding and hinder the broader goal of building a sustainable agricultural sector.

ĐBP - In Mường Chà commune, Điện Biên province, where farming conditions remain challenging, red peanuts have long taken root and become a staple in daily life. Once cultivated mainly for household consumption, red peanuts are now emerging as a commercial crop that brings income to many local households.

ĐBP - Raised in a natural environment using traditional free-range practices, Mường Lạn short-neck ducks in Mường Lạn commune, Điện Biên province are known for their flavorful and firm meat. However, efforts to build a recognizable brand for this local duck breed still face many challenges.