The Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Historical Site continues to hold a unique and symbolic place for the Vietnamese people, the international community and Vietnam-France relations.

The northwestern province of Dien Bien is set to carry out around 6,000 UAV flights under a newly-approved sandbox programme aimed at testing low-altitude economy applications.

More than 70 years after the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, a place once defined by conflict has become a powerful symbol of reconciliation and cooperation between Vietnam and France.

The emergence of FPT, Vingroup, and Sun Group in developing the “low-altitude economy” shows that tech enterprises are not just providing digital infrastructure but acting as "architects" for economic models based on UAV, data, and automation.

The People’s Committee of Dien Bien, in coordination with Sun Group, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dien Bien Phu cultural-historical tourism and cable car complex project in Muong Phang commune on May 10.

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dien Bien province Le Van Luong has signed a decision approving in-principle the Dien Bien Phu cultural and historical tourism and cable car complex project.

Dien Bien, once a ferocious battlefield, is undergoing a visible overhaul, with gains in economic growth, poverty reduction, infrastructure, and social welfare that lay the groundwork for a new expansion phase.

At the first session of the 16th Dien Bien provincial People’s Council for the 2026-2031 term, delegates elected key leadership positions and approved several important resolutions.

The 15th Dien Bien Provincial People’s Council, during its 23rd session for the 2021–2026 term, has elected Le Van Luong, deputy party secretary of the province, as chairman of the People’s Committee of Dien Bien.

The fear of losing the centuries-old tradition of Lao brocade weaving pushed artisan Lo Thi Vien to rise against the odds. Today, the sound of looms echoes once more, day and night, across Na Sang 2 village in Dien Bien Province.

Facing a flash flood at midnight, Mua A Thi risked his life to lead a mass evacuation, earning national praise.

Torrential rains from the night of July 31 to early August 1 triggered flash floods and landslides across several communes in Dien Bien province, leaving at least two people dead and eight others missing.

Rapid response teams saved all passengers after a suspension bridge failed in Dien Bien.

A moderate earthquake struck Muong Cha District, leaving many residents feeling the tremor. Authorities have rated the event a level 2 disaster risk.

This annual event, a key cultural highlight of the province, celebrates the Ban flower, a symbol of the locality and the northwest region while promoting local heritage and tourism.

In a catastrophic turn of events, Muong Pon 1 village in Dien Bien province has been left in ruins after flash floods ravaged the area overnight.

The Xa Phang ethnic minority people in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien still keep many of their traditional customs and handicrafts such as shoe embroidery.

As many as 12 helicopters and 18 artillery pieces will join in a grand military parade in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7.

The opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien and Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival 2024 took place in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 16 evening, drawing a large number of visitors.