Nine rare woolly-necked storks have returned to Yok Don National Park in Vietnam's Central Highlands after a long absence.

After three months growing rice on 1,000 square meters of land, a farmer in Vietnam’s Dak Lak Province was left with just VND35,000 ($1.30) after direct costs.

Ho Quang Tien, a young member of Vietnam's Bru Van Kieu ethnic community, is using TikTok and Facebook to bring traditional music, customs and village life to a new generation.

For the Mnong people of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, a jar of traditional rice wine holds more than a drink: it carries knowledge of the forest, generations-old techniques and a ritual of sharing that binds communities together.

Police in central Vietnam arrested a group of foreign suspects just an hour after two of them allegedly staged a distraction to steal gold worth VND208 million ($7,900) from a jewelry shop.

Four remarkable trees in Dak Lak, including one more than 300 years old, have gained national heritage recognition and could now become a new draw for local tourism.

New Chinese approvals promise greater opportunities for Dak Lak durian growers, but officials are warning that Vietnam’s booming production must now focus on quality.

Dak Lak durian has become a billion-dollar export story. Its next challenge is harder: turning scale, quality and consumer trust into a lasting global brand.

Hidden beneath lush green leaves, giant gourds weighing 5-10kg lie across the fields. Grown for seeds worth around $15 per kilogram, the crop is opening up a promising new source of income for farmers in Dak Lak.

A 27-year-old Chinese tourist is missing after being swept away by waves at Tuy Hoa beach in Dak Lak, with rough seas and strong winds hampering search efforts.

Durian businesses in Dak Lak expect major savings after authorities proposed easing procedures for growing area codes and export packing facilities.

A young Thai ethnic entrepreneur in Dak Lak has turned a small family chili plot into a 10-ha export production area that brings in billions of dong each year.

Dak Lak introduced 257 investment opportunities and pledged faster procedures and stronger support for investors.

In villages where girls once married at 14, changing attitudes are helping reduce child marriage and create new opportunities for young people.

Dak Lak Province plans to set a Guinness World Record by mobilizing 500 pickup trucks for a large-scale parade during the 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival.

After decades of building new lives in the Dak Lak highlands, the Muong community continues to preserve the sound of chieng gongs, Mo Muong rituals and the cultural traditions of their ancestral homeland across generations.

A pair of whales has been spotted off the coast of Cu Lao Mai Nha island in O Loan commune, Dak Lak province, delighting locals and tourists with a rare wildlife encounter.

A photo exhibition themed “connecting identities” opened at the Dak Lak Museum on May 12, featuring 100 photographic works showcasing the cultural beauty of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Dak Lak Provincial Police have successfully dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking case, seizing 19kg of various narcotics along with a firearm and multiple related items.