Dien Bien, March 8 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged the northwestern province of Dien Bien to clearly identify its distinctive potential, key opportunities and competitive advantages in order to develop policies and mechanisms that will drive rapid and sustainable development, prosperity and greater well-being for its people.

The PM made the request at a working session with leaders of the provincial People's Committee during his trip to the locality on March 8. The meeting reviewed the province's socio-economic situation, the implementation of directions given by Party General Secretary To Lam during his working trip to Dien Bien in late January 2026, preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and...