Muong Chanh commune, in coordination with Tay Bac University, on August 18 organised a workshop themed “Muong Chanh Tourism: Potential, Current Situation and Solutions.” The event was attended by Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Lo Minh Hung; leaders of several provincial departments and agencies, and Phieng Cam, Chieng Mai, Muoi Noi and Binh Thuan communes; as well as scientists, artisans, businesses and cooperatives in the localities.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on August 17 chaired a working session with leaders of provincial departments and agencies on implementing the 2026 local budget revenue estimate and formulating the estimate for 2027.

The Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television, in coordination with the provincial Culture and Sports Centre, organised the “Ve Ban Em” (Coming to my hamlet) gameshow in Huoi Mot commune on August 18. The programme attracted a large number of local residents.

A provincial inter-agency inspection delegation reviewed administrative reform efforts in Ta Xua commune on August 18.

More than eight decades have passed since the success of the August Revolution in 1945, yet the unyielding revolutionary spirit kindled by the Party cell at Son La Prison continues to light the way, serving as an invaluable source of strength for the people of Son La and the wider Northwestern region, especially the younger generation. From that historic autumn to today’s autumn of peace, the legacy of the revolution continues to inspire young people with a profound sense of pride and gratitude, strengthening their faith in the revolutionary traditions and their love for their homeland and country.

The Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television, in coordination with the provincial Culture and Sports Centre, on August 17 organised the “Ve ban em” (Coming to my hamlet) gameshow in Bo Sinh commune. The event attracted a large number of local residents, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

A ceremony was held on August 17 at the Son La provincial Convention Centre to present the Orders of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to collectives and individuals in Son La province.

A delegation from Laos’ Bokeo province led by Paenkham Boutchanpheng, member of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, paid a courtesy visit to Son La provincial leaders on August 17.

The collective economy is emerging as an important economic driver in the border commune of Chieng Son. The commune currently has six cooperatives operating effectively, with 78 members and providing regular employment for 68 workers. Average revenue stands at 1.3 billion VND (49,608 USD) per cooperative a year, while average annual income for workers is 80 million VND each.

After one and a half days of intense competition, Son La province on August 16 concluded its 2026 competition on artificial intelligence application and use of the province’s shared data repository at Studio S350 of Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television.

Delegations from the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Inspection and Son La province inspected construction progress of the Muong Lan Primary and Secondary Boarding School project on August 16.

The Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Son La chapter (VBS Son La) held its fourth Congress for the 2026–2031 term on August 16 at the provincial Cultural Centre in To Hieu ward.

The Son La Department of Agriculture and Environment’s Centre for Agricultural Extension and Digital Transformation organised an agricultural extension training course for 30 participants in Thuan Chau commune on August 12-13.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong and a provincial working delegation on August 13 held working sessions with Mai Son and Ta Hoc communes to review progress in developing the land database.

Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Lo Minh Hung on August 13 chaired the 9th meeting of the Standing Board of the 16th provincial People’s Council for the 2026–2031 tenure.

The Steering Committee for AIDS, Drug and Prostitution Prevention and Control, and the All-People National Security Protection Movement in Gia Phu commune held the 2026 All-People National Security Protection Day on August 12.

Returning to Muong Bam commune in late July, the changes across the highland area were evident in the vast green stretches of coffee plantations and fruit-growing hills. Support from the local Party Committee and authorities in production planning, access to capital, and technical transfer has helped residents transform their farming practices and gradually improve their incomes.