Delegations from the Lao provinces of Houaphanh and Xieng Khouang, respectively led by Phouthphan Keovongsay and Phouvong Ounkhamsen, both members of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Secretaries of their respective provincial Party Committees and Chairmen of their provincial People's Councils, paid a working visit to Son La province on November 1.
The 2026-2027 academic year marks the official opening of Phieng Pan Primary and Secondary Boarding School in the border commune of Phieng Pan. The school currently has 967 students and 56 staff members, including teachers and other personnel. Its modern facilities, built with comprehensive investment, provide students with an improved environment for both learning and daily life.
The Phu Yen commune People's Committee, in coordination with the Centre for Archives, Employment and Services for People with Meritorious Contributions under the Son La provincial Department of Home Affairs, held its second job fair and career guidance event in 2026 at Phu Yen High School on October 31.
Muong Gion commune held a civil defence, forest fire response and search and rescue exercise 2026 on October 30. Participants included leaders of the provincial Military Command and the provincial Department of Public Security, and representatives of provincial departments and agencies, communes across the province, and neighbouring communes in Lai Chau and Dien Bien provinces.
Keeping pace with labour market demands, Son La College of Engineering and Technology has in recent years focused on reforming its curriculum around a learner-centred approach and aligning training with businesses’ recruitment needs.