Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh Tien on December 10 inspected the progress of the Sop Cop and Muong Lan Primary-Secondary Boarding School projects.

Dinh Thi Bich Thao, member of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and head of committee’s Board for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, on December 10 chaired a working session with the Department of Education and Training and the Department of Agriculture and Environment to review the implementation of the “Digital Literacy for All” movement.

In November, the production index of Son La’s manufacturing and processing sector rose 36.28%, while that of the water supply, waste, and wastewater management sector increased 8%, and the mining industry edged up 0.06%. In contrast, the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector fell 56.82%.

Son La province’s export value is estimated at 215 million USD in 2025, an increase of 91.9% compared to that in 2020, marking an average export growth of 13.9% in the 2021-2025 period.

Na Mon hamlet in Sop Cop commune has more than 26 hectares of orange orchards. This year’s favourable weather conditions have resulted in an average yield of about 10 tonnes of fruit per hectare.

A range of activities have been carried out to support disadvantaged students.

Toward the 81st founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 36th All-People's National Defense Day, schools across Son La province have organised various flexible educational activities, integrating history lessons into real-life experiences. This creative approach is helping foster patriotism and national pride among the younger generation.

The People’s Committee of Ta Xua commune, in coordination with Belove Mountain Co., Ltd., held the closing ceremony of the Son La Ultra Trail 2025 on December 7.

As part of the series of activities for the Ethnic Cultural Festival and Orange Festival 2025 in Muong Coi commune, various traditional folk game competitions took place, attracting a large number of local residents and visitors.

As part of the Muong Coi Ethnic Culture Festival and Orange Festival 2025, Muong Coi commune hosted a competition featuring citrus fruits and orange-themed art installations.

The Son La Ultra Trail 2025 opened in Ta Xua commune on December 5 with the participation of nearly 1,000 domestic and international runners. The event highlights the province’s growing appeal for adventure sports combined with nature exploration.

Dang Ngoc Hau, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on December 5 inspected ethnic minority and mountainous area designation for 2026-2030 under Government Decree No. 272/2025/ND-CP at Chieng An ward.

The Youth Union of To Hieu ward on December 3 organised a free screening of the film “Red Rain” at the ward’s Convention Centre, attracting more than 1,000 students and local residents.

A supervisory delegation of the Committee for Socio and Cultural Affairs under the provincial People’s Council on December 3 supervised the compliance with legal regulations regarding the management of private medical and pharmaceutical practices in Son La province for the 2021-2025 period.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on December 3 chaired a meeting with relevant departments and the People’s Committees of relevant communes regarding the implementation of Government Decree No. 272/2025/ND-CP dated October 16, 2025, on the zoning of ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the 2026-2030 period.

An appraisal team from the provincial Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, and Fisheries on December 3 declared that Gia Phu commune meets the conditions to be officially recognissed as free from African swine fever (ASF).

Exports contribute to promoting production development, expanding markets and economic relations, improving competitiveness and attracting capital and technology. In recent times, along with expanding production areas in accordance with standards and improving product quality, Son La province has focused on developing export support services, helping to sell agricultural products stably and sustainably.