On the afternoon of March 24th, at the headquarters of the Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - received and worked with a delegation from Trang Nghiem Research Institute Co., Ltd., led by Mr. Nghiem Gioi Hoa - Chairman of Trang Nghiem Research Institute Co., Ltd., founder of Pacific Construction Group and To Thuong Construction Group.
This is the goal set by the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee in its Plan for implementing Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW dated January 7, 2026, of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture in the province.
On the morning of March 19th, in Ban Lau commune, Lao Cai province, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Ban Lau Primary and Secondary Boarding School – an educational project of special significance for the border region.
Along with nearly 79 million voters nationwide, on March 15th, nearly 1.2 million voters in Lao Cai province exercised their rights and civic duties by participating in the election of representatives to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. With a spirit of democracy, responsibility, and adherence to the law, the election in the province was conducted safely, seriously, and successfully.
"The beautiful land of Vietnam is made even more beautiful and radiant by the efforts of our women, young and old, who weave and embroider it" - President Ho Chi Minh's words in his letter to women nationwide on March 8, 1952, have become a guiding principle for generations of women in Lao Cai. With their self-reliance and desire to contribute, women in this border region have been writing inspiring stories and making significant contributions to the sustainable development of the locality.
In the joyful and vibrant atmosphere of the early days of the Lunar New Year of the Horse, on the morning of February 23rd (the 7th day of the Lunar New Year), President Luong Cuong attended the launching ceremony of the "Tree Planting Festival to Forever Remember Uncle Ho" organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in coordination with Lao Cai province at the Lao Cai Cultural Park Project area, Cam Duong ward, Lao Cai province.
On the evening of February 16, 2026, at Dinh Le Square (Lao Cai Ward), the People's Committee of Lao Cai Province solemnly organized the special art program "Lao Cai - Celebrating the Party and the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026" in a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere welcoming the new year. The program attracted a large number of officials, people, and tourists, creating a vibrant and warm cultural space during the transition from the old year to the new year.
The Standing Committee of the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee recently issued Resolution No. 51-NQ/TU dated February 12, 2026, on focusing leadership and guidance on building "drug-free communes and wards." This is a strong political determination of the province to create fundamental and sustainable changes in drug prevention and control, aiming to preserve a peaceful and happy life for the people and create a safe environment for socio-economic development.
During the period 2026-2030, Lao Cai province plans to develop 20 industrial parks (IPs) with a total area of approximately 5,797.89 hectares and 50 industrial clusters (ICs) with a total area of 2,647.84 hectares. In 2026 alone, the province will create more than 500 hectares of cleared land in IPs and ICs to attract strategic domestic and foreign investors.
The Bat Xat - Lao Cai Border Trade Promotion Fair 2026 is currently taking place vibrantly in Bat Xat commune, and is expected by local authorities, businesses, investors, and households to open up opportunities to promote the development of border trade.