Healthy soil means healthy crops. This principle is becoming a new farming mindset for many farmers in response to climate change and the growing demand for sustainable agriculture. Restoring soil health not only promotes stronger crop growth and reduces production costs but also lays the foundation for improving agricultural product quality and production efficiency, paving the way toward sustainable agricultural development.

Three children who were swept away by flash floods in Gia Phu commune on the evening of August 1 were found after an overnight search operation led by provincial authorities. The body of the last missing child was recovered at 7:40 a.m. on August 2, concluding the rescue effort.

The Moc Chau Farm People's Credit Fund held a ceremony in Thao Nguyen ward on August 1 to celebrate its 30th founding anniversary (August 1, 1996 – 2026).

The provincial Steering Committee for the 2026 Economic Census held a conference on July 31 to review the implementation of the 2026 Economic Census.

Dang Ngoc Hau, Vice Chairman of the Son provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial Border Affairs Steering Committee, chaired a conference on July 31 to review border affairs in the first six months of 2026 and roll out tasks for the remaining months of the year. The conference was connected online to 13 border communes.

Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, on July 31 conducted a field inspection and held a working session with the investor and contractors on the progress of the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau Expressway project - section running through Son La province.

The Son La provincial Military Command on July 31 held a conference to hand over the duties of the Political Commissar. The event was co-chaired by Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, head of the provincial delegation of National Assembly deputies, and Secretary of the provincial Military Command’s Party Committee, and Lieut. Gen. Pham Duc Duyen, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of Military Region 2.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on July 30 chaired a ceremony to sign a contract for the Van Ho cloudscape therapeutic eco-urban area project. The event also saw the attendance of Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Tien, leaders of several provincial departments and agencies, representatives of Van Ho commune, and the project's investor - Van Ho Cloud Community JSC.

The Management Council of the provincial Forest Protection and Development Fund, convened a meeting on July 30, under the chair of its head Nguyen Thanh Cong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee.

The provincial delegation of National Assembly deputies, Standing members of the provincial People's Council and the provincial People's Committee, and the Standing Board of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee on July 30 signed coordination regulations for the 2026–2031 term.

The provincial Agricultural Extension and Digital Transformation Centre, in coordination with the Van Ho commune People's Committee, organised a field workshop titled “Applying Water-Saving Irrigation Solutions Combined with Soil and Crop Health Management” in Hang Trung 1 hamlet, Van Ho commune on July 29.

More than half a century after national reunification, the Party and State continue to prioritise efforts to search for, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers. Advances in science and technology, particularly DNA testing, are offering new hope of identifying martyrs whose identities remain unknown, honouring those who laid down their lives for national independence and bringing comfort to their families.

Deputy Secretary of the Son La provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on July 29 chaired the fourth meeting of the 16th provincial People's Committee for the 2026–2031 tenure to review socio-economic development, national defence and security in July and discuss key tasks for August.

The Son La provincial People's Committee and Vietnam Post Corporation on July 28 held a ceremony to sign a cooperation agreement for the 2026–2030 period.

The provincial Sponsorship Association held its first Congress for the 2026–2031 term on July 28. Attending the event were Tran Thi Dung, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association for the Support of Persons with Disabilities; Do Hong Lam, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin; leaders of provincial departments and agencies; and 113 delegates representing association members from across the province.

Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, on July 28 chaired a meeting on investment preparations and the implementation of compensation, support and resettlement plans for the Moc Chau – Son La – Dien Bien Expressway (CT.03) project – section passing through Son La province.

To commemorate the 79th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – 2026), the Son La provincial People's Committee organised a special art performance entitled “Hell on Earth” at the Memorial to the Martyrs of Son La Prison on the evening of July 27.