ĐBP - On the evening of October 11, at Mường Thanh Walking Street in Điện Biên Phủ ward, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Điện Biên provincial People’s Committee to organize the Closing Ceremony of the 4th Hmông Ethnic Cultural Festival, 2026. Following three vibrant days featuring distinctive activities, the festival concluded with great success, leaving profound impressions on local residents and tourists.

ĐBP - From invested and upgraded water supply facilities to pipeline systems extending into residential areas, Điện Biên is progressively bringing clean water closer to the people. Alongside expanding supply networks, the province prioritizes water resource protection, elevating treatment quality, and strengthening surveillance, aiming to ensure safe, stable domestic water sources and contributing to improved public health and quality of life.

ĐBP - Điện Biên is refreshing its tourism offerings with experiences linked to indigenous culture, community life, border regions, and urban nightlife spaces. These new products not only provide visitors with more choices, but also offer more intimate perspectives on the land and people of Điện Biên, helping lengthen stays and heighten destination appeal.

ĐBP - Within the framework of the 4th Hmông Ethnic Cultural Festival in 2026, Mường Thanh Walking Street became vibrant with colors through exhibition, introduction, and cultural experiential spaces.

ĐBP - On the morning of October 10, Đỗ Văn Chiến, Politburo Member and Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, alongside a working delegation, visited and inspected the studying, accommodation, and living conditions of students at Sam Mứn Primary and Secondary Boarding School.

ĐBP - Under the two-tier local government system, many responsibilities have been transferred to the commune level.

ĐBP - On October 10, 1949, the Lai Châu provincial Party Affairs Committee - now the Điện Biên provincial Party Committee - was established. This represented a milestone laying the groundwork for revolutionary movements across the locality to receive unified leadership.

ĐBP - Within the framework of the 4th Hmông Ethnic Cultural Festival, taking place from October 9 to 11 in Điện Biên, localities have brought forth craft demonstration spaces rich in identity. Every product and practical maneuver contributes to showcasing the cultural beauty and vitality of handicrafts preserved across generations by the Hmông people.

ĐBP - On the evening of October 9, at May 7th Square, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Điện Biên provincial People's Committee to organize the Opening Ceremony of the 4th Hmông Ethnic Cultural Festival, 2026, themed “Cultural Colors of the Hmông Ethnic Group - Convergence and Radiance.”

ĐBP - The lively sound of the Hmông khèn flute echoes through the mountains and forests of Điện Biên, blending with the excitement building ahead of the 4th Hmông Ethnic Culture Festival 2026. Artisans rehearse with passion, while villagers bustle about preparing to welcome visitors. Behind the flute’s rich, haunting melodies lies pride in ethnic identity and a heartfelt invitation to friends and travelers to join in the festivities.

ĐBP - Within the framework of the 4th Hmông Ethnic Cultural Festival, sporting events officially kick off on October 9. At this point, athletes from participating delegations are swiftly stabilizing their contingents, checking registration dossiers, and preparing uniforms and equipment, looking forward to spirited competitions.

ĐBP - The 4th Hmông Ethnic Cultural Festival in 2026 takes place from October 9 to 11 in Điện Biên province. Nearly 800 artisans, performers, and athletes from 11 provinces - including Tuyên Quang, Phú Thọ, Thái Nguyên, Sơn La, Cao Bằng, Lào Cai, Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An, Đắk Lắk, Điện Biên, and Lai Châu - gather together. This is not only a cultural celebration, but also an occasion to affirm the enduring vitality of ethnic identity within the nation’s developmental stream.

ĐBP - On October 8, Deputy Secretary of the Điện Biên provincial Party Committee Nguyễn Văn Thắng chaired a meeting to hear progress reports on investment preparation for the Sơn La - Điện Biên - Tây Trang Border Gate Expressway section project (Phase 1).

ĐBP - Drawing on the cultural and natural assets embedded in everyday life, Hmông communities in Điện Biên province are gradually changing the way they think and work to develop community-based tourism. The transformation is reflected in their proactive efforts to improve their villages, preserve traditional culture and work together to protect the landscape and environment.

ĐBP - Aiming for a mid-tier economic scale among northern provinces and centrally administered cities, Điện Biên is concentrating all efforts to accomplish its 2026 growth target of over 11%.

ĐBP - In Điện Biên province, enterprises and local farmers are progressively introducing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into agricultural production.

ĐBP - In Xa Vua village, Phình Giàng commune, smartphone usage is steadily becoming an ingrained part of residents’ daily lives. Moving beyond devices previously used merely for phone calls, many villagers now know how to install and activate VNeID electronic identification accounts, complete various administrative procedures online, and perform cashless payments.