Yen Bai throughout 120 years of construction and development

  •  Thursday, January 23, 2020

Editorial Board’s words: Throughout the past 120 years since its establishment (April 11, 1900 - April 11, 2020), the people of all ethnic groups in Yen Bai province have upheld the patriotic tradition in the struggle for national independence, protection and construction. On the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Rat 2020, Yen Bai newspaper proudly introduces some images of Yen Bai homeland throughout the history.

A corner of Yen Bai city centre today.
A corner of Yen Bai city centre today.



Yen Bai railway station during the French colonial period.



A corner of Yen Bai township during the 1900 – 1945 period.


On September 25, 1958, Yen Bai province is honoured to welcome Uncle Ho to visit and talk with ethnic groups in the province.



During the fierce resistance war against the US imperialists, Thac Ba hydropower plant is built, becoming the forerunner of Vietnam's hydropower sector. 



Over the past three decades, Yen Bai has built seven bridges spanning the Red River, creating a strong driving force for the province’s socio-economic development. (Photo: Provincial leaders at a ceremony to open Bach Lam bridge to traffic).



Thanks to investment attraction policies, many foreign investors come to Yen Bai. 



Yen Bai farmers emulate in new-style rural area building campaign, applying technological advances in production. 

Special attention is paid to education-training infrastructure, personnel training quality (Photo: Boarding school for ethnic minority secondary students in Mu Cang Chai district).



Noi Bai - Lao Cai expressway becomes an axis linking Yen Bai with key economic zones of the country.
Yen Bai farmers emulate in new-style rural area building campaign, applying technological advances in production. 



Special attention is paid to education-training infrastructure, personnel training quality (Photo:
Boarding school for ethnic minority secondary students in Mu Cang Chai district).


Yen Bai general hospital with 500 beds and modern equipment meets people’s demand for healthcare.

Yen Bai newspaper