A highlight of Son La province’s economic landscape in 2025 are its achievements in attracting investment. During the year, the province approved 39 new investment project proposals with a total registered capital of over 22.1 trillion VND (839.3 million USD), marking a 12.7-fold increase compared to 2024. These projects have become a key driver of growth, significantly contributing to the restructuring of the provincial economy.

Ta Xua bamboo tube tea has been listed in Top 20 outstanding projects in the National Startup Competition 2025.

Son La province’s aquaculture output in November is estimated at 685.2 tonnes, including 676 tonnes of fish, 0.2 tonnes of shrimp and 8.6 tonnes of other aquatic products .

Son La province recorded 192 newly established enterprises and affiliated units in November, with total registered capital of nearly 351 billion VND (13.33 million USD), up 260% and 127% year-on-year, respectively. The total number of businesses operating in the province has now surpassed 4,500.

Tay Nguyen University in Dak Lak province on December 10 hosted the award ceremony for the “Innovative Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation in the Coffee Sector” competition, organised by the coffee industry innovation cluster.

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.

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.

Since October 2024, the provincial Cooperative Alliance has entrusted the provincial Bank for Social Policies to manage and use funds from the provincial Cooperative Development Support Fund for cooperatives, cooperative unions, and members of cooperative groups to borrow in accordance with Government Decree 45/2021/ND-CP.

The GREAT Project Management Board and the GREAT Project Management Consultancy Office on November 27 evaluated the effectiveness and scalability of the subproject on developing Son La’s commercial medicinal herb zones under the GREAT 2 Project in To Mua and Song Khua communes.

Since the beginning of this year, farmers in Van Ho commune have planted 557 hectares of various vegetables, mainly Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, cauliflower, chayote, and tomatoes, with a total yield of 6,684 tonnes.

Son La province currently has 23 credit institutions, 49 transaction offices, and 269 transaction points, along with 80 ATMs/CDMs and 157 POS acceptance points.

The application of science and technology in production, combined with proactive engagement on e-commerce platforms and livestreaming to introduce and sell products online, is creating momentum for Son La’s agricultural products, helping expand market access, enhance their position, and promote the digital economy.

As part of the 8th “Startup Project Ideas for Ethnic Minority Youth and Students” programme in 2025, the Standing Committee of the Son La provincial Youth Union on November 22 organised a study tour for more than 30 students and youth members from Tay Bac University to visit exemplary youth economic development models in Binh Thuan commune.

The production of 13 major products rose in the first 10 months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

The provincial market surveillance agency on November 20 set up a booth in Yen Chau commune to showcase methods for distinguishing genuine goods from counterfeits.

Son La province’s council for selecting outstanding rural industrial products met on November 18 to review implementation and scoring outcomes, and agree on the list of products proposed for provincial-level recognition in 2025.

Processing is considered the decisive stage in the agricultural value chain, helping diversify products and optimise profits. Son La province has been actively attracting investment into the agricultural processing sector, creating a solid foundation for transforming agricultural structures, building agri-product brands, and increasing farmers’ incomes.