On February 18, 2026, Lam Dong province recorded many positive developments in its sustainable economic development orientation and cultural activities celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Horse. In addition, social welfare and maintaining security and order continued to be prioritized, especially local rescue efforts.
Quick Score
- Public order and security — Bodies of two missing young men found at Ca Giang dike: Authorities have found the bodies of two victims in a drowning incident that occurred in Hong Son commune.
- Economy — Affirming its position as a national high-tech agricultural center: Lam Dong strengthens the application of smart solutions and develops production along the value chain.
- Society — “Midwives” escaping poverty in remote areas of Lam Dong : Military units join hands to support and care for poor and near-poor households in difficult areas.
- Culture — Spring arrives in the Hmong villages: A new look in the villages of Dam Rong with sturdy houses and lush green fields.
Economy – Investment – Infrastructure
Lam Dong is consolidating its position as a dynamic region, attracting diverse types of investment to expand development potential for the southern economic region. In particular, the strategy of developing green and smart agriculture is considered a key focus to increase value per unit area of agricultural land.
- Attracting investment isn't just for businesses that haven't arrived yet: The province focuses on creating favorable conditions for both existing businesses and new investors.
- Lam Dong's industry aims for greater reach: developing energy and industrial infrastructure in the context of global competition.
- Young people from ethnic minorities are innovating their thinking about farming: Applying science and technology to production to increase the value of local agricultural products.
Security – Order – Society
In the field of security, the Lam Dong Provincial Police Department was honored to receive the Government's Emulation Flag in 2025 for its outstanding achievements in the "For National Security" movement. However, the locality also recorded a heartbreaking incident when the bodies of two young men who went missing due to drowning were found in the Ca Giang dike area after a day of searching.
- Lam Dong Provincial Police: A leading force in the emulation movement: A unit that leads with a sense of responsibility and decisive action.
- Drowning incident at Ca Giang dike: The incident occurred on the afternoon of February 17th, resulting in the deaths of two young men from Hong Son commune.
Culture – Tourism – Lifestyle
The festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) is still spreading widely. In tourist areas like Mui Ne (Lam Dong), international tourists are enthusiastically experiencing traditional Vietnamese customs. At the same time, local fishermen and ethnic minority communities are organizing many traditional activities and folk games that reflect their unique cultural identity.
- International tourists experience Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) in Mui Ne: Activities such as making banh chung (traditional rice cakes) and sculpting to he (traditional clay figurines) attract a large number of foreign visitors.
- Fishermen set sail to seek good fortune at the beginning of the year: People working in the fishing industry in Phan Rí Cửa commune perform the ritual of setting sail on the second day of Tet (Lunar New Year).
- Traditional folk games during Tet (Lunar New Year): A vibrant highlight in the cultural life of ethnic minority communities.
- Information about the Huong Pagoda Tourism Festival 2026: The festival starts on February 18th with the theme "Safety - Friendliness - Quality".
List of news articles by time
- February 18, 2026, 5:54 PM — Bodies of two missing young men found at Ca Giang dike.
- February 18, 2026, 3:33 PM — "Midwife" helps people escape poverty in remote areas of Lam Dong.
- February 18, 2026, 1:08 PM — Information about the Huong Pagoda Tourism Festival 2026
- February 18, 2026 07:04 — International tourists experience Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) in Mui Ne
You can view the details of each news item via the link above to get a full update on today's developments in Lam Dong.
Source: https://baolamdong.vn/lam-dong-hom-nay-18-02-425252.html
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