The provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment is coordinating with the UN-Habitat project in organising two training of trainers (TOT) courses on community-based disaster risk management and assessment from April 9-12.

Regiment 754 under the Son La provincial Military Command on April 9 held a contest for outstanding political lecturers and rapporteurs.

The National Target Programme on New-style Rural Area Building, and the “One Commune One Product” (OCOP) initiative are increasingly serving as key levers for localities to fully tap into their unique potential and comparative advantages. In Binh Thuan commune, capitalising on favourable soil conditions and climate, local authorities and residents have prioritised the development of high-tech agriculture toward specialised commodity production. This approach has enabled distinctive agricultural products to meet stringent standards and gain access to demanding markets, paving the way for sustainable economic growth.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on April 7 led a delegation to visit the Lao Embassy in Hanoi to extend congratulations on the occasion of Laos' traditional Bunpimay (New Year) festival (April 14–16). The delegation was received by Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh.

The People’s Committee of Chieng Hac commune organised a conference to provide guidance on mango bagging and launch a campaign on mango bagging for domestic consumption and export in 2026 at the Coc Lac hamlet Cultural House on April 8.