Since the beginning of this year, the total aquaculture production in Son La province has reached over 8,100 tonnes, including nearly 7,000 tonnes from farming and over 1,100 tonnes from fishing.

Since the beginning of the year, plantations and production teams across Son La province harvested nearly 2,800 tonnes of latex as raw material to the Son La 28/10 Rubber Processing Factory, achieving 78% of the planned target.

Harnessing its potential and advantages, Muong district has consistently created favourable conditions for the development of collective economy, helping local cooperatives transform their mindset, apply technology, and improve productivity, quality, and competitiveness of their products. This approach has also generated stable employment and income for local labourers.

The provincial Youth Union on November 16 organized an event to promote the One Commune One Product (OCOP) products made by local youth, and a livestream of an OCOP market.

The People's Committee of Son La province organised a ceremony on November 12 to honour and award certificates for typical agricultural products in 2024.

Mai Son district boasts 11,500 hectares of fruit. To improve productivity and product quality, local authorities have prioritised initiatives to strengthen linkages and apply scientific and technological advances in production.

In the 10 months of 2024, Son La province produced 8,229 tonnes of citrus fruits, serving both domestic consumption and export.

Son La province's index of industrial production (IIP) in October soared 62.71% over the same month last year.

Son La province is making a concerted effort to meet new-style rural development targets set for 2024. With plans to have nine more communes achieve the status of new-style rural area, local authorities are implementing a range of solutions to help these communes fulfill the necessary criteria.

Son La province is currently maintaining 288 safe agricultural and aquatic product supply chains.

Son La province exported 280 tonnes of fresh longan worth over 10.4 billion VND (411,206 USD) and 1,000 tonnes of dried longan valued at 180 billion VND (7.12 million USD) this year’s crop.

Tan Lap commune, Moc Chau district now has six tea products recognized as 4- and 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) items.

As digital technology continues to advance, livestreaming has sparked a new trend in e-commerce, especially for agricultural products. With high interactivity and the ability to showcase products in detail and with transparency, livestreaming has become an effective tool for attracting customers and boosting sales.

Son La province currently has 101 facilities applying the VietGAP and GlobalGAP processes.

Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank opened its branch in Son La province on October 29.

Since the beginning of this year, Son La province's tea bud production has reached 53,527 tonnes, a 5.7% increase from the same period last year, meeting the material demand of processors.

Bac Yen district now has 11 products meeting the OCOP (One Commune One Product) standards, with accounts established and traceability support provided.

Since the start of 2024, Yen Chau district has made significant investments in agricultural processing, establishing 15 thermal drying ovens, 15 packaging facilities, and a cold drying line.

Sop Cop district is gearing up for its orange harvest, with nearly 370 hectares of orchards primarily located in the communes of Muong Va, Muong Lan, and Nam Lanh. The anticipated production is over 600 tonnes, marking orange as a staple crop for several communes.

Taking advantage of the water surface of the hydroelectric reservoir, people in Quynh Nhai, Muong La, Phu Yen, Moc Chau, and Van Ho districts are maintaining 7,100 fish cages.