Five earthquakes struck Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on August 22, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center under the Institute of Geophysics.

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit Kon Plong district, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, on August 20, the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning under the Institute of Geophysics reported.

According to the latest data from the Institute of Geophysics, more than 230 earthquakes have rocked Kon Plông District since January. Among these, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake on July 28 was the most powerful to hit the area in over a century.

Prime Minister has ordered a thorough investigation by experts and scientists to determine the cause of the recent unusual increase in earthquakes in Kon Tum, and to promptly inform relevant authorities and the public.

On July 28, Kon Plong District in Kon Tum Province experienced 21 earthquakes, followed by an additional 11 tremors between midnight and 7 a.m. on July 29, raising concerns about unusual seismic activity in the region.

Up to 13 consecutive earthquakes with focal depths of about 8.1-10 kilometres were reported in Kon Plong district of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on July 28 with no damage recorded.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kon Tum at noon on July 28, causing significant tremors felt across the Central and Central Highlands provinces of Vietnam, including Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Kon Tum.

Tu Mo Rong district in Kon Tum province set a Vietnamese record with 120 dishes made from ginseng at a recent contest.

While preparing to land on an empty lot on the second day of the competition, the paraglider, a male athlete from Hà Nội, suddenly twisted, causing him fall from height to the ground.

Some 130 Vietnamese and foreign pilots will compete in the Kon Tum Open Paragliding Tournament in Sa Thay district of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on March 22- 24.

Tu Mo Rong District Police has launched an investigation after the theft of more than 800 Ngoc Linh ginseng plants during Tet (Lunar New Year).

Over the past time, Kon Tum has made efforts to build tourist and entertainment areas not only in urban areas, but also in rural areas to create a spillover effect in tourism activities.

The People's Committee of Kon Tum has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to provide technical support in developing a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for its Kon Tum plateau as a World Biosphere Reserve.

Dak Glei district in the central highlands province of Kon Tum successfully organized a tourism, trade and investment connection forum on December 9.

In Decision No. 671/QD-UBND dated November 17, 2023, the Kon Tum Provincial People's Committee recognized Dak Rang community tourism village, in Dak Duc commune, Ngoc Hoi district, Kon Tum province as a tourist destination.

Kon Ko Tu community cultural tourism village is the first tourist site in Kon Tum province to be recognized as a 3-star OCOP tourism product. This place preserves many unique traditional cultural features of the Ba Na people.

Building brands for agricultural product on digital technology platforms has been effectively supporting businesses and people in Kon Tum province to introduce their agricultural products and goods to the world.

An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale hit Kon Plong district of Kon Tum on the morning of September 22, following detection by the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics of Vietnam.

Kon Tum has promoted the OCOP program through the implementation of many support policies to help businesses, cooperatives and farmers expand production, gradually standardize products, and contribute to building brands for agricultural products.