From 'Popular Digital Education' to the aspiration to master technology.

At the 10th Congress of the Vietnam Youth Union of Dak Lak province, innovative youth models such as applying AI to enhance people's digital skills, digitizing historical relics, and the movement to protect border security were highly appreciated.

Báo Thanh niên•27/05/2026

On the morning of May 27th, the 10th Congress of the Vietnam Youth Union of Dak Lak province, for the term 2026-2029, took place with the participation of over 200 official delegates representing young people throughout the province.

Attendees included Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union and Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper; Mr. Y Giang Gry Niê Knơng, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dak Lak province; Ms. Ho Thi Nguyen Thao, Standing Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dak Lak province; Mr. Nguyen Thanh Han, Chairman of the Logistics and Port Association of Dak Lak province; leaders of the Gia Lai and Lam Dong Provincial Youth Unions; and representatives from departments and agencies of Dak Lak province.

Thanh niên Đắk Lắk: Từ — The 10th Congress of the Vietnam Youth Union of the province, term 2026 – 2029.

Dak Lak youth demonstrate a sense of responsibility after the merger.

In his opening remarks at the congress, Mr. Y Le Pas Tor, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union and President of the Vietnam Youth Union of Dak Lak province, stated that the country is entering an era of progress. The forest and sea areas of Dak Lak province today represent a new economic "gold mine," encompassing cultural and ecological tourism, high-tech agriculture, logistics, and the marine economy.

"With the patriotic, united, pioneering, and distinctive spirit of the youth of all ethnic groups in Dak Lak province, I have absolute confidence that our congress will fully embrace the boundless aspirations and help the youth of the entire Central Highlands province conquer new heights, contributing to building Dak Lak province into a rapidly developing, sustainable, civilized, and united region," said Y Le Pas Tor.

Speaking at the congress, Mr. Y Giang Gry Niê Knơng, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dak Lak province, said that despite many difficulties due to the impact of government organizations at all levels, many youth movements have still made a good impression. Thousands of union members and association members participated in supporting digital transformation for youth in remote areas and guiding people to use online public services.

Many youth-led startup models, ranging from clean agriculture to manufacturing and community tourism, have gradually established their brands in the market. During natural disasters, epidemics, or difficult times for the locality, the youth force is always the first and most proactive to arrive.

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Mr. Y Giang Gry Niê Knơng emphasized that the task of gathering young people in foreign-owned businesses, ethnic minority youth, and religious youth remains challenging, and the gap in accessing technology between urban and remote youth is still significant; it is necessary to strongly promote youth solidarity throughout the province.

According to Mr. Y Giang Gry Niê Knơng, Dak Lak is a land rich in cultural identity with many ethnic groups living together. Youth are the pioneering force in preserving ethnic cultural identity, striving for unity, responsibility, and community spirit; at the same time, proactively fighting against and refuting harmful and divisive information and opinions that undermine national unity on the internet; and pioneering in digital transformation and mastering technologies in the digital age.

"I hope that in the future, more young Vietnamese people will emerge who master new technologies, build digital economic and business models, and create innovative products bearing the brand of their homeland," said Mr. Y Giang Gry Niê Knơng.

To concretize the "I love my homeland" movement.

Delivering a keynote address at the congress, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union and Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper, stated that in the past period, despite many difficulties and new demands placed on youth work, the Dak Lak Provincial Youth Union has proactively and creatively implemented the "I Love My Homeland" movement and the "Building a Strong Vietnam Youth Union" program effectively. The various levels of the Union have organized many practical activities, clearly demonstrating the pioneering role of young people in carrying out the local political tasks.

In addition, the organization has proactively and effectively implemented traditional education activities, pioneered the digitization of historical relics connecting the Central Highlands to the coastal region; and maintained cultural preservation models associated with ecotourism development such as the "Outstanding Ethnic and Religious Youth" Festival or the "M'nong Gong Rhythm" Run.

Community volunteer activities and youth support programs are implemented effectively, closely adhering to the province's strategic breakthroughs. The focus is on enhancing the digital capacity of the people through the "Digital Literacy Movement" and the application of AI technology. High-impact volunteer campaigns are concretized through community projects such as "Lighting up the Border," planting trees to protect the environment, and building safe houses for people in flood-prone areas.

"The rate of youth solidarity and mobilization across the province has reached an impressive level of over 73%, affirming its role as an open and welcoming home for young people. At the same time, the cohesion and quality of activities of collective member organizations such as the Student Union, the Young Entrepreneurs Association, and the Young Doctors Association continue to be firmly established," said Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan.

To meet the requirements and tasks set forth, given the mission of youth and the current context, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan suggested that the Vietnam Youth Union of Dak Lak province should continue to focus on concretizing the "I Love My Homeland" movement, linking it with pride in revolutionary traditions, preserving cultural identity, and the responsibility of protecting political security at the grassroots level; focus on and be determined to promote the application of technology and digital transformation in the implementation of the Union's work and youth movements in the province; the Union should continue to effectively accompany young people in establishing themselves, building careers, starting businesses, and improving the quality of human resources; and continuously expand the front of solidarity and gathering of young people and build a strong Union organization in the new situation.

"With the action slogan 'Youth of ethnic groups in Dak Lak province: Patriotism - Unity - Pioneering - Identity - Development,' I wish all members, youth, and all levels of the Youth Union in Dak Lak province a new term that is creative, groundbreaking, and successful," Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan emphasized.

The Congress nominated 48 individuals to be members of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union of Dak Lak province, 10th term, 2026-2029.

At the first meeting, the Committee nominated 14 members to the Secretariat. Among them, Mr. Y Le Pas Tor was nominated to continue serving as Chairman of the Vietnam Youth Union of Dak Lak province. The four Vice-Chairmen were nominated: Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu, Ms. Le Thi My Hanh, Mr. Dinh Xuan Hoang, and Ms. Phan Thanh Trinh.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tu-binh-dan-hoc-vu-so-den-khat-vong-lam-chu-cong-nghe-185260527102052846.htm