Tag: "Gia Lai"
Wastewater treatment plant in Vietnam’s Gia Lai left idle as sewage continues to flow into sea

Wastewater treatment plant in Vietnam’s Gia Lai left idle as sewage continues to flow into sea

Vietnam News 15:26 16/09/2025

Foul-smelling wastewater is flowing heavily into Nhon Ly Beach in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam despite the completion of a nearly VND5.9 billion (US$223,647) treatment plant.

9 Vietnamese students hospitalized after eating toad meat

9 Vietnamese students hospitalized after eating toad meat

Vietnam News 09:49 06/09/2025

Nine Jarai ethnic minority students in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam were hospitalized over food poisoning after catching and cooking toads while their parents were away at work, a local official confirmed on Friday.

131 hospitalized for suspected food poisoning after housewarming party in Vietnam’s Gia Lai

131 hospitalized for suspected food poisoning after housewarming party in Vietnam’s Gia Lai

Vietnam News 15:26 31/08/2025

After a housewarming party in Ia Hiao Commune, Gia Lai Province on Thursday, 131 guests began showing symptoms of suspected food poisoning, including stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever, and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

3 mega tourism urban projects to be developed in Vietnam’s Gia Lai

3 mega tourism urban projects to be developed in Vietnam’s Gia Lai

Economy 14:48 29/08/2025

The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province on Friday issued a memorandum of understanding to Sun Group, a Vietnamese real estate developer, to explore the development of three large-scale service, tourism, and urban complexes covering a total of 11,000 hectares in the province’s eastern part.

Vietnam province aims to promote Kon Ka Kinh National Park as global ecotourism destination

Vietnam province aims to promote Kon Ka Kinh National Park as global ecotourism destination

Travel 14:43 10/08/2025

Authorities in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province are planning to promote Kon Ka Kinh National Park as an international ecotourism destination, highlighting its rich biodiversity and conservation value, officials said on Saturday.

When whales, doves come calling: Vietnam’s missed opportunities in wildlife tourism

When whales, doves come calling: Vietnam’s missed opportunities in wildlife tourism

Travel 14:41 02/08/2025

Since 2022, Bryde’s whales have been appearing near the coast of Quy Nhon in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province. This summer, they came closer than ever—close enough to see clearly from shore using binoculars.

Vietnam’s Gia Lai unveils tourism potential of Chu Dang Ya Volcano

Vietnam’s Gia Lai unveils tourism potential of Chu Dang Ya Volcano

Travel 17:12 27/07/2025

Authorities in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam are working on a plan to include Chu Dang Ya Volcano in the planning for the Bien Ho-Chu Dang Ya tourism area.

Police officer killed by dislodged container truck wheels in Vietnam

Police officer killed by dislodged container truck wheels in Vietnam

Vietnam News 15:29 13/07/2025

A police officer from An Nhon Bac Ward, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam was tragically killed while walking for exercise as a pair of wheels detached from a container truck and struck him on Saturday.

Check out Cu Lao Xanh, a peaceful emerald island off central Vietnam

Check out Cu Lao Xanh, a peaceful emerald island off central Vietnam

Travel 15:55 07/07/2025

Located about 24 kilometers east of Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam, Nhon Chau Island, also known as Cu Lao Xanh, retains its untouched beauty, secluded from the bustle of the mainland.

Man uses drone to rescue children trapped in river in Vietnam

Man uses drone to rescue children trapped in river in Vietnam

Vietnam News 13:14 04/07/2025

Social media in Vietnam was abuzz on Thursday with a video showing a man using a drone to fly a rope out to the middle of a river, rescuing two children who had been stranded in the fast-moving current and bringing them safely to shore one by one.

Whales repeatedly spotted hunting off coast of Vietnam’s Gia Lai, Dak Lak

Whales repeatedly spotted hunting off coast of Vietnam’s Gia Lai, Dak Lak

Vietnam News 17:25 02/07/2025

Whales have been spotted hunting for food in the waters of Gia Lai and Dak Lak Provinces in central Vietnam over the past few days, drawing the attention of locals and tourists.

Foreigner found dead in hotel room in Vietnam’s Gia Lai

Foreigner found dead in hotel room in Vietnam’s Gia Lai

Vietnam News 15:16 27/05/2025

Authorities in An Khe Town under Gia Lai Province in the Central Highlands region on Tuesday confirmed the death of a South African man discovered naked in a hotel room after not being seen for two days.