As part of the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, Phu Yen commune has successfully developed 11 OCOP products rated from 3 to 4 stars. These belong to three main categories: food products, handicrafts, and medicinal or herbal products.

Chieng Mai currently has 18 cooperatives with over 200 members, operating in agriculture, services, agro-product processing, and livestock. Many of them have proactively innovated their operations, and partnered with businesses and researchers to produce high-quality agricultural products that meet market demands.

To enhance the value of its products, Son La province has focused on implementing scientific tasks, with focus on building and developing brands for key agricultural products, thereby contributing to affirming their quality and origin in the market. This effort has created legal barriers to prevent copying and counterfeiting, protecting production, maximising commercial value and strengthening consumer trust.

Standing Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of the provincial Border Affairs Steering Committee Trang Thi Xuan on October 14 inspected border management and efforts to maintain security and order in Muong Hung and Chieng Khoong communes.

The 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania was held in Hong Kong (China) on October 13 evening. At this event, the Moc Chau National Tourism Area in Son La province was once again recognised as "Asia’s Leading Regional Nature Destination 2025."

Arabica coffee has been cultivated in Son La since the 1990s, primarily in former Mai Son and Thuan Chau districts, and Son La city. After overcoming many challenges, coffee has emerged as one of the province’s key crops, ensuring sustainable livelihoods for farmers, driving agricultural restructuring, increasing value, and expanding export markets.

With its favourable climate, stunning landscapes, hospitable people, and rich cultural identity, Ngoc Chien commune has been actively developing trade, services, and tourism. The commune’s appearance has significantly improved, its economic structure has shifted positively, and the living standards of local residents continue to rise.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, and head of the provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies Nguyen Dinh Viet on October 13 chaired a meeting on investment in the construction of primary-secondary boarding schools in border communes.

The provincial Industrial Parks Authority held a conference on October 13 to present the decision approving the investment policy and investor for the Son La Cascara instant coffee factory project to Cascara Coffee JSC.

The Son La provincial Party Committee’s Board for Information and Education and Mass Mobilisation, in collaboration with the Party Committee of Chieng Lao commune, on October 13 organised a conference on legal dissemination and education in 2025.

Immediately after completing the restructuring and stabilisation of the two-tier local government apparatus, Thuan Chau commune proactively launched a series of coordinated measures to pursue the goal of comprehensive digital transformation. This has been identified as a key task in building a modern and civilised society, enabling residents to benefit from digital technologies, while improving their quality of life and enhancing the efficiency of production and business activities.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on October 11 conducted a field inspection and chaired a working session with provincial departments, agencies, and the People’s Committees of Van Ho and To Mua communes regarding the site clearance progress of the Hoa Binh – Moc Chau Expressway project.

In response to the 30th Fire Prevention and Safety Month (October 2025), on October 11, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, along with local police units across Son La province, simultaneously organised fire safety and rescue awareness activities, hands-on exercises, and practical training for residents, teachers, and students.

As part of their visit to attend the celebration of the 130th founding anniversary of Son La province, on the morning of October 11, a delegation from Laos’ Oudomxay province led by Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Governor Vongsavanh Saynhavong paid a working visit to Son La province.

A contest to choose the most beautifully arranged booths was held at Tay Bac Square on October 9 afternoon, as part of a series of activities organised by the provincial Farmers’ Union to welcome the 16th provincial Party Congress and the 130th founding anniversary of Son La province (October 10, 1895–2025).

Van Ho commune’s police, in collaboration with the Bee Garden Van Khe Kindergarten charity group from Hanoi, on October 10 presented gifts to the Pa Cop 2 branch of the Van Ho Kindergarten and its students.

As part of the series of events celebrating the 130th anniversary of Son La province's founding, the visual art exhibition entitled “Xong chu xon xao” is taking place at Tay Bac Square.