Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on November 7 chaired a meeting on the construction of primary-secondary boarding schools in border communes.

A working delegation led by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on November 7 inspected the elimination of temporary and dilapidated houses in Muong Gion commune. Accompanying him were representatives from the Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs and Muong Gion commune.

The youth union of the force development division under the provincial Department of Public Security, in coordination with Thao Nguyen ward police, the youth’s and women’s boards of the department, and sponsors, held a programme to present computers to Lang Chieu Secondary School in Ta Xua commune on November 7.

A working delegation led by Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, on November 6 held a meeting with the Muong Khieng, Muoi Noi, and Chieng La communes to discuss the implementation of political tasks, socio-economic development, ensuring national defence and security, and building the local political system after the mergence.

The People’s Procuracy of Region I, in coordination with the To Hieu Secondary School in Chieng Coi ward, November 6 organised a 2025 anti-drug awareness programme, attracting the participation of 750 students. The event was part of a series of activities in response to Vietnam Law Day (November 9).

Dang Ngoc Hau, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on November 6 inspected the progress of the project to upgrade the Long Sap Main Border Gate into an international border gate, and the situation of security, order, and border markers in the area.

VBIC Son La Joint Stock Company held a ceremony in Kham hamlet, Chieng Coi ward on November 5 to inaugurate the first phase of the Mong Hamlet – Son La Water Plant.

Chief of the Office of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Binh Minh on November 5 chaired a meeting with leaders of relevant departments, sectors, and units to review preparations for the ground-breaking ceremony of Long Sap Primary–Secondary Boarding School.

Not only showcasing signature agricultural products and high-quality OCOP (One Commune One Product) items, Son La province’s booths at various fairs and exhibitions vividly recreate the cultural space of the Northwest, drawing strong interest from visitors. The combination of product promotion with cultural and tourism elements has become a highlight, spreading the image of a dynamic, friendly, and culturally rich Son La.

Weaving remains a cornerstone of cultural life for the Thai and Muong communities in Phu Yen. As traditional crafts face gradual decline, local women continue to devote themselves to the loom, producing vibrant brocades that help preserve the centuries-old cultural heritage.

Hoang Van Nghiem, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and head of the provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies, on November 2 inspected the construction of Hoa Binh – Moc Chau expressway’s section running through Son La province and the Moc Chau urban main road.

Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television, in coordination with VTC Mobile Services JSC and the Yulgang Origin VTC – Hiep Khach PC gaming community, inaugurated a rural road in Huoi Han hamlet, Bo Sinh commune on November 2. The ceremony was attended by local officials, benefactors, and a large number of local residents.

The Son La High School for the Gifted recently handed over a new house to the family of Tong Thi Huong in Bo hamlet, Chieng Mung commune, Son La province. Huong’s family is a poor household in extremely difficult circumstances, and she has suffered from a mobility disability for many years.

The Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), in collaboration with the Son La Union of Science and Technology Associations, on October 31 organised a workshop titled “Solutions for Developing Coffee Cultivation in Son La province”.

A survey team from the National Council for Education and Human Resources Development under the Ministry of Education and Training on October 31 held a working session with the Son La provincial Steering Committee for Building a Learning Society to review the implementation of learning society development in the context of the two-tier local administration system.

Ha Trung Chien, member of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on October 31 chaired a working session with the Department of Health.

Nguyen Minh Tien, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on October 31 chaired a hybrid conference on the 2025 public investment disbursement.