Slow Zones, Safe Zones programme reduces road accident injuries The second phase of the Slow Zones, Safe Zones speed reduction programme will be carried out in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai between July and March 2022, following the first phase that began in April 2018 and ended in June this year.

Đắk Lắk police bust cross-border drug ring, seize 1.8kg of crystal meth The police found 1.8kg of crystal meth, worth VNĐ450 million (US$19,340), hidden under the seats of a car.

'Lucky' hammock helped war correspondent safely report the news from the frontline

A lucky hammock which saved the life of a Vietnamese war correspondent is now displayed at the newly-opened Vietnam Press Museum.

Soldiers share water with local people in Gia Lai Province The prolonged drought and extreme hot weather has dried up water resources in the border district of Đức Cơ causing difficulties for the locals’ lives and production.

Illegal stone mining sites discovered in Gia Lai Local authorities have discovered two illegal stone-mining sites in Bờ Ngoong Commune, Chư Sê District, the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Gia Lai, a leader of the communal People's Committee said on Wednesday morning.

Gia Lai faces water shortage

Drought in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) region has seriously affected daily lives of residents in Gia Lai Province.

National Highway No 19 to be upgraded in Central Highlands The upgrade of National Highway No 19 in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) region is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.

Environment ministry prepares to tackle drought

Vietnam News Agency talk to Châu Trần Vĩnh, deputy head of the Department of Water Resources Management under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, on water security challenges and measures to tackle them.

Farmers, businesses struggle as pepper, cashew prices drop

The price of pepper and cashew in southern Việt Nam is falling as demand has dropped due to the COVID-19 crisis, affecting farmers and businesses. 

Boat capsizes during live-stream, three drown

Three men died during a live-stream after their boat capsized in An Khê Ka Nak hydropower reservoir in An Khê Town, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on Sunday.