On June 27th, the news scene in Lam Dong was vibrant with many activities preparing for new legal regulations that will come into effect at the beginning of July. In addition, the locality also focused on resolving bottlenecks in construction materials for public investment and promoting community cultural and sports movements.
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- New policy — Eliminating driving simulator tests from July 1st: Candidates taking the car driving license test will only have 3 core parts: theory, practical driving on the course, and on the road.
- Law — 29 important laws come into effect from July 1st: Laws on the Press, the Capital City, E-commerce, and Taxation will officially be implemented.
- Security — Rally in response to the Month of Action against Drug Abuse: Lam Dong is determined to build drug-free communes and wards.
- Economy — Sweet potato varieties open up new avenues for wealth creation: Sweet potato cultivation models are bringing high profits to farmers in many areas.
- Tragic accident — Two brothers die while swimming in a pond in Dak Mil Commune: The heartbreaking drowning incident was reported by the Commune People's Committee this morning.
- Culture — The craft of sawing bamboo screens now has only one artisan left: This exquisite handicraft, once famous in Da Lat, is facing the risk of disappearing.
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Policies and Laws
Starting July 1st, several major legal changes will be implemented. Most notably, the simulated driving test will be abolished, reducing the pressure on those taking the driver's license exam. Simultaneously, a series of 29 important laws related to tax management, personal income tax, and e-commerce will come into effect.
In addition, the Government has also issued a new Decree on administrative penalties for violations in the field of surveying and mapping. Accordingly, violations can be fined up to 50 million VND, effective from August 15, 2026.
Economy and Infrastructure Development
Lam Dong province is striving to overcome difficulties in the supply of construction materials such as sand and fill soil to ensure that public investment projects do not fall behind schedule. In the export sector, despite facing many new pressures, local businesses are still striving to maintain production with the support of the proactive government through the PCI 2.0 index.
In agriculture, developing high-quality sweet potato seedling nurseries is becoming an effective approach, serving both the domestic processing market and exports. In the border area, officers and soldiers of the Dak Dang Border Guard Post continue to work alongside the people during the harvest seasons, contributing to maintaining food security and border security.
Society and Health
Lam Dong's health sector has recorded significant progress after 18 months of implementing comprehensive digital transformation, aiming to build a smart healthcare system centered on the people. This morning, a rally and running event promoting drug prevention also attracted a large number of participants in many localities.
Culture, Sports and Tourism
Leading up to Vietnam Family Day (June 28th), the Lam Dong Province Family and Team Table Tennis Tournament has commenced with the participation of 100 athletes. At Lam Vien Square, Xuan Huong Ward, Lam Dong, more than 2,000 people participated in the nationwide sports and physical activity event.
Despite the temporary closure of Lien Khuong Airport for repairs, the local tourism industry continues to show strong growth, affirming Da Lat's position as a destination for large-scale cultural and entertainment events.
List of news articles by time (for reference)
- 16:40 — Sweet potato varieties are becoming a new path to prosperity for farmers in Lam Dong.
- 14:54 — Regulations on driver's license issuance: Driving simulator test abolished from July 1st
- 14:43 — 29 important laws will come into effect starting July 1st.
- 10:47 — 100 athletes compete in the Lam Dong Province Family and Team Table Tennis Open Tournament.
- 10:44 — Two brothers die while swimming in a pond in Dak Mil Commune, Lam Dong Province.
- 09:49 — Over 2,000 people participated in the nationwide sports and physical exercise day in Lam Dong.
- 08:54 — Awarding the Labor Medal to officials of Lam Dong Newspaper, Radio and Television
- 08:17 — Lam Dong holds rally in response to the 2026 Anti-Drug Action Month.
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Source: https://baolamdong.vn/lam-dong-hom-nay-27-06-450522.html
