Son La province has ranked 25th out of the 63 provinces and cities nationwide in the Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) 2024, up 5 places from 2023, with 43.88 points.

Son La province currently cultivates over 84,700 hectares of fruit trees and nearly 150,000 hectares of crops such as maize, rice, and coffee, with an annual output of approximately 1 million tonnes. To meet requirements for export, the province has focused on developing growing area and packing facility codes in accordance with international standards, providing a vital “passport” for local agricultural products to access global markets.

Thuan Chau district has 11 OCOP products rated from 3 to 5 stars, falling into three main categories: food, beverages, and rural tourism.

A total of 376 new enterprises and subsidiaries were established in the first quarter of 2025, with a registered capital of 901 billion VND (34.83 million USD).

In the first quarter of 2025, farmers in the communes of Van Ho district cultivated 700 hectares of spring rice, 901 hectares of various vegetables, and over 960 hectares of biomass corn.

Since the beginning of this year, export activities in Son La province have been stable, with a total export value of 87.26 million USD in the first quarter, a 21.27% increase year-on-year.

The provincial Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Centre, in cooperation with Son La Power Company and its Thuan Chau - Quynh Nhai branch, organised an extracurricular event on March 29 to disseminate knowledge about energy saving at the Chu Van An Secondary School in Thuan Chau town, Thuan Chua district.

Using funds from national target programmes, Quynh Nhai district has implemented projects to support agricultural, forestry, and aquaculture production that are tailored to the needs and real conditions of localities.

The People's Committee of Son La province on March 26 held a working session with Vietnam Aquaculture and Seafood Processing JSC (VietFood VN) to discuss a proposed plan for creating a linkage chain for stocking, managing, protecting, harvesting, and selling aquatic products at the Son La hydropower reservoir.

Son La province saved 18,211 kWh of electricity during Earth Hour 2025, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday (March 22).

Maximising its potential and advantages, Song Ma district has mobilised various resources to develop agriculture, encouraging locals to shift crop and livestock structures toward commercial production. As a result, specialised agricultural zones featuring distinctive local products have been established, contributing to improved livelihoods for residents.

Located at an average altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level, Hang Dong commune in Bac Yen district has a cool climate, with mist covering the area year-round. The commune is famous for its centuries-old Shan Tuyet tea trees, which are rarely seen in other places.

The Youth Union of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade on March 15 coordinated with the Youth Unions of Son La Medical College, Tay Bac (Northwest) University, Son La Power Company, and several other local units to hold a parade in response to Vietnam Consumer Rights Day 2025.

Since the beginning of the year, the operations of banks and credit institutions in Van Ho district have remained stable, meeting the loan demands of local residents.

Since the beginning of the year, Quynh Nhai district has directed communes to urge farmers to quickly prepare the soil and repair irrigation systems to support spring rice production.

The final round of the "Skilled Farmers" Contest 2025 took place in Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province on March 11 evening, with the team from Son La securing the second place.

Alongside plum orchards that are in the fruit-setting stage, many off-season plum areas in Moc Chau township are being harvested. This is thanks to local farmers applying techniques to stagger the harvest, allowing the plums to fruit earlier and extending the harvest period, thus increasing the product's value.

In February, the provincial Steering Committee 389 directed relevant forces to intensify inspections and tighten control over border areas, checkpoints, trails, crossings, and gathering points near the border and customs gates.

To ensure a sufficient water supply for this year's spring crop production, the People's Committee of Phu Yen district has directed local authorities to proactively manage irrigation during the dry season, overseeing 252 irrigation works.

In February, the system of credit institutions in Son La province remained stable, with the total cash inflow through bank funds estimated at 13 trillion VND (509.7 million USD), an increase of 23.95% compared to the same period last year.