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Media Partners with Lam Dong to Drive Economic Growth Targets

Chinh Thanh • 06/06/2026 19:31

The Information, Education and Mass Mobilization Commission of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee, in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Provincial Journalists' Association, held the May 2026 press briefing.

1-1-(1).jpg — An overview of the Lam Dong Provincial Press Briefing for May 2026

Strategic Rezoning and "Double-Digit" Economic Push

A key highlight drawing significant media attention was the ongoing adjustment to the Lam Dong Provincial Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050. Numerous reports analyzed the province's new spatial development strategies, notably the major policy initiative to establish Duc Trong Commune as the province's future administrative and political hub.

5(2).jpg — Leaders from the Information, Education, and Mass Mobilization Commission of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and the Provincial Journalists' Association co-chair the conference.

The economic sector continued to dominate media coverage throughout May, highlighting positive momentum across several sectors. Reports pointed to strong growth in state budget revenue, an increase in newly established businesses, a rebound in tourism activities, and ongoing improvements in the investment and business environment.

The media also closely tracked progress on major infrastructure projects, including strategic transport corridors, regional connectivity networks, logistics developments, the marine economy, and high-tech agriculture that are expected to drive long-term growth across Lam Dong Province.

Leaders of provincial departments and sectors attend the conference.

Social Welfare, Cultural Milestones, and Public Safety

In the cultural and social spheres, journalists focused heavily on the 136th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday, Vesak 2026, Workers' Month, and welfare programs for poor and remote communities.

3(2).jpg — Khuc Thi Thoi, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, presents an assessment of media activities and state management of the press during May 2026.

Tourism coverage remained a cornerstone of provincial reporting, spotlighting inter-regional travel packages, eco-tourism, wellness retreats, community-based tourism, and early promotional campaigns for the upcoming Da Lat Flower Festival 2026.

17(1).jpg — Nguyen Thanh Hung, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Journalists Association, provides an update on the association’s recent activities.

Media outlets also devoted significant attention to issues directly affecting residents’ daily lives. Coverage included preparations for the 2026 National High School Graduation Examination, the implementation of community health screening programs, environmental protection efforts, and disaster prevention and response measures.

Child protection remained a key topic, with reports highlighting initiatives to ensure children's safety, improve their living conditions, and strengthen efforts to prevent school violence and other risks affecting young people.

Leaders of the Department of Education and Training addressed and discussed key issues raised by journalists.

Regarding national defense and security, media outlets strengthened public awareness of crime prevention, specifically warning the public about cyber fraud networks targeting travelers with fake summer tour and hotel booking schemes.

Streamlining Official Briefings and Policy Directives

During the session, press representatives and resident correspondents engaged in dialogue regarding public concerns. They called on provincial departments to accelerate the disclosure of information related to urban planning, infrastructure investments, digital transformation, public healthcare, and disaster mitigation.

16(1).jpg — Journalist Lam Vien of Thanh Nien Newspaper raises questions regarding local education authorities’ responses to recent school violence cases that have attracted public concern.

Concluding the conference, Hoang Manh Thang, Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, acknowledged the important role played by the media in accompanying the province’s development efforts, reflecting real-life issues in a timely manner, and fostering social consensus.

He urged provincial departments and agencies to take a more proactive approach to information sharing, ensuring that media organizations receive timely, focused, and transparent information, particularly regarding major issues, bottlenecks, and challenges affecting local development.

21(1).jpg — Hoang Manh Thang, Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, delivers concluding remarks at the conference.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism was assigned to coordinate a working session with relevant agencies to improve mechanisms for information sharing and media engagement.

Media Encouraged to Support Double-Digit Growth Target

Outlining communication priorities for June 2026, provincial leaders called on both central and local media organizations to continue partnering with Lam Dong in promoting socio-economic development goals.

Coverage is expected to focus on the province’s efforts to achieve double-digit economic growth, accelerate public investment disbursement, remove obstacles affecting non-budget-funded projects, and support the implementation of key development strategies.

Chinh Thanh