Aiming for a 10.2% GRDP growth rate in 2026, Gia Lai province is modernising its administrative methods, unlocking resources, and catalysing development momentum. Alongside reforming governance, accelerating digitalisation, and enhancing the accountability of leadership, the province is decisively shifting from determination to concrete action to realise its growth targets.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC's Commission for Information and Education Trinh Van Quyet attended and delivered a keynote address at the 2026 All People Protecting National Security Festival, held in Hoai Nhon Bac Ward, Gia Lai Province, on August 5.

Practising sustainable business according to the ESG (environment-social-governance) framework has currently become a vital condition for global businesses. In this context, the business community in Gia Lai is pursuing a rigorous transformation to attract high-quality investment capital.

In the context of strong infrastructure investment and the promotion of international air routes, Gia Lai is standing before a golden opportunity to break through and become an attractive destination.

Gia Lai Province will launch a pilot coffee and culture space at Dai Doan Kiet Square in Pleiku Ward, running every Friday to Sunday from March to August. The initiative aims to provide tourists with more engaging and memorable experiences when visiting the locality.

Along the frontier land of Gia Lai province, village elders and reputable individuals are regarded as “living milestones” in the great forest. They are firm spiritual pillars, contributing to maintaining security and order, consolidating the great national unity bloc, and protecting national territorial sovereignty.

Under the theme “Gia Lai – Mountains Embrace the Sea”, Visit Viet Nam Year 2026 introduces both domestic and international visitors to a newly unified Gia Lai, following its merger with Binh Dinh Province. This transformation positions Gia Lai as a destination that embodies the finest values of the Central and Central Highlands regions.

Floodwaters have receded in most communes and wards of Dak Lak, Gia Lai, and Khanh Hoa Provinces, but the risk of disease outbreaks remains very high. Local health departments are actively coordinating with relevant sectors and Party committees, and authorities to clear mud and waste, disinfect the environment, and ensure proper healthcare for residents.

Storm No.13 (international name Kalmaegi) has caused severe damage to people, property, and infrastructure in the provinces it passed through.

In recent years, Kep Village in Ia Ly Commune, Gia Lai Province has emerged as a shining example of how community-based tourism can be successfully integrated with the preservation of traditional culture. The brocade weaving craft of the local Jrai ethnic community has not only been revitalised but has also become a distinctive tourism offering, drawing visitors to the village.

The first congress of the Gia Lai Provincial Party Committee for the 2025–2030 tenure was a significant political event, marking a major turning point for the province following its merger. With the motto “Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Breakthrough – Development”, Gia Lai has been laying firm foundations for its goal of becoming one of the fairly developed provinces in the country.

The People's Committee of the central province of Gia Lai on August 13 approved the investment policy for the first phase of Phu My port project, worth over 6 trillion VND (228 million USD), aiming at shaping up an industrial – sea port hub in the coming time.