Lam Dong today, December 14th

The news summary of the situation in Lam Dong on December 14, 2025, highlights several noteworthy events. Most notably, 36 people were hospitalized suspected of food poisoning after eating bread. In addition, the tourism sector made its mark with the record for the largest bouquet of flowers in Vietnam, set in Da Lat. The agricultural sector faced challenges as unusual weather caused coffee plants to flower prematurely in the middle of the harvest season.

Below is a summary of the main news stories of the day.

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36 people hospitalized in Lam Dong : 36 suspected food poisoning from eating bread: Many people in the coastal area have been hospitalized, with initial information suggesting they ate bread from the same shop.
Giant bouquet sets record — A bouquet made from 108 types of fresh Da Lat flowers sets the record for the largest in Vietnam: The event took place at Da Lat Flower Garden, attracting the attention of locals and tourists.
Establishment of a Public Service Inspection Team — The Department of Internal Affairs has issued a decision to establish this working group to monitor public service activities throughout the province.
Coffee plants are flowering out of season — Unusual weather conditions are causing many coffee plantations to bloom right at harvest time: This phenomenon occurs at the end of the harvest season, causing concern among farmers about the yield of the next crop.

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Health and Social Security

On December 14th, Lam Dong province recorded a serious food safety incident when 36 people were hospitalized suspected of bread poisoning. Regarding prevention efforts, the Department of Agriculture and Environment has issued a plan for animal disease prevention and control for 2026. Simultaneously, the Provincial Social Insurance agency continues its programs to expand social insurance and health insurance coverage to contribute to the development of new rural areas.

Lam Dong: 36 people suspected of food poisoning from eating bread.
Lam Dong province to strengthen animal disease prevention and control in 2026.
Lam Dong Social Insurance accompanies the construction of new rural areas.

Economics and Agriculture

The agricultural sector is facing many challenges. Unusual weather has caused coffee plants to flower prematurely during the harvest season. Meanwhile, farmers are striving to restore production after recent storms and floods. The province has also recognized effective economic models such as exemplary agricultural cooperatives and the technology for cultivating cordyceps without refrigeration, opening up new avenues for development.

Due to unusual weather, many coffee plantations are blooming right when the fruit is being harvested.
Lam Dong farmers revive production after storms and floods.
Exemplary agricultural cooperatives create momentum for rural economy in Lam Dong.
Cultivating Cordyceps sinensis without cold storage.

Administration and New Rural Development

State management has been strengthened with the establishment of a Public Service Inspection Team. The province has also proposed many solutions to improve administrative reform indicators. Localities continue to promote the construction of new rural areas, such as Nam Da commune which is accelerating the completion of advanced criteria, and the environmental protection movement is changing the face of rural areas.

Establish a Public Service Inspection Team in Lam Dong Province.
Lam Dong province is determined to improve its administrative reform indicators after the provincial merger.
Nam Da accelerates efforts to meet the criteria for advanced new rural development.
Lam Dong's rural areas are transforming thanks to the environmental protection movement.

Culture and Events

On the morning of December 14th, at the Da Lat Flower Garden, a giant bouquet made from 108 different types of flowers was officially recognized as the largest in Vietnam. On the same day, the Provincial Youth Union organized the Children's Singing Festival of Ethnic Groups, creating a cultural playground for young people in the province.

A bouquet made from 108 types of fresh flowers from Da Lat has set a record for the largest in Vietnam.
Lam Dong Ethnic Children's Singing Festival

A bouquet made from 108 types of fresh flowers from Da Lat has set a record for the largest in Vietnam.

List of news articles by time (for reference)

December 14, 2025 17:37 — Lam Dong Province to strengthen animal disease prevention and control in 2026
December 14, 2025, 17:36 — Lam Dong Ethnic Children's Singing Festival
December 14, 2025, 5:32 PM — Lam Dong: 36 people suspected of food poisoning from eating bread.
December 14, 2025, 3:12 PM — Nam Da accelerates the completion of criteria for advanced new rural development.
December 14, 2025, 2:58 PM — Establishment of a Public Service Inspection Team in Lam Dong Province
December 14, 2025, 2:55 PM — Lam Dong Social Insurance accompanies the construction of new rural areas.
December 14, 2025, 2:35 PM — Rural Lam Dong Province transforms thanks to the environmental protection movement.
December 14, 2025, 1:48 PM — A bouquet made from 108 types of fresh flowers from Da Lat sets a record for the largest in Vietnam.
December 14, 2025 10:22 AM — Unusual weather causes many coffee plantations to bloom right when the fruit is being harvested.
December 14, 2025 10:21 AM — Exemplary agricultural cooperatives create momentum for rural economy in Lam Dong.
December 14, 2025, 05:00 AM — Lam Dong Province is determined to improve administrative reform indicators after the provincial merger.
December 14, 2025, 05:00 AM — Cultivating Cordyceps sinensis without cold storage.
December 14, 2025, 05:00 AM — Farmers in Lam Dong Province revive production after storms and floods.