The provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, in coordination with the provincial Forest Protection and Development Fund and the People’s Committee of Ngoc Chien commune, on May 12 launched a tree-planting campaign in gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh in Muong Chien hamlet, Ngoc Chien commune, on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of the great leader (May 19, 1890 – 2026).

The People’s Committee and Federation of Labour of Son La province on May 12 jointly launched the 2026 Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene and Workers’ Month.

Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Son La provincial Party Committee, head of the province’s delegation of National Assembly deputies and head of the provincial steering committee for defensive zone exercise, attended and directed a rehearsal for Son La’s 2026 defensive zone exercise.

Major General Nguyen Dang Khai, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Military Region 2, standing deputy head of the Steering Committee for the Son La provincial Defensive Zone Exercise 2026 of Military Region 2, on May 11 chaired a conference to review preparation work and deploy additional tasks for the exercise.

Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on May 11 chaired a meeting to address difficulties facing delayed and long-stalled projects across the province.

The Minh Tam Inclusive Education Development Support Centre on May 10 held a ceremony marking its 10th anniversary, attended by Ha Trung Chien, Standing Vice Chairman of the Son La provincial People’s Committee.

At this time of year, plum orchards on the Moc Chau Plateau enter their peak harvest season. Amid the lush green foliage hang clusters of ripe red plums weighing down the branches, while baskets filled with ripe plums are transported on trucks traveling across the country, bringing Moc Chau plums to consumers nationwide.

The Northwest Regional Branch of the Deposit Insurance of Vietnam, in coordination with Tay Bac University, on May 10 organised an event entitled “Shield Up! Tay Bac University Student Forum on Deposit Insurance Policy.”

The Son La provincial Youth Activity Centre on May 10 organised the final round of the “Searching for Young Talents” Contest 2026.

The first Long Phieng Plum Festival 2026 officially opened in Yen Thi hamlet, Long Phieng commune on May 9.

The provincial Social Security Agency, in coordination with the provincial Post Office and Thong Nhat Technology Services JSC, on May 9 launched a campaign in response to the Month for Universal Social Insurance.

As part of the “Huong sac vung cao” (The colours and flavours of the highlands) exhibition series from May 8 to 10, a photo exhibition is taking place in Moc Son ward, attracting a large number of residents and visitors.

Identifying the crucial role of rural infrastructure, Muong La commune has mobilised resources to invest in infrastructure systems, focusing on transportation, irrigation, and cultural facilities, contributing to socio-economic development and improving people’s living standards.

Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on May 7 inspected the progress of the Hoa Binh–Moc Chau Expressway project, specifically the section passing through the province. He also conducted a field survey of the planned sites for a high-tech agricultural zone at the Tan Yen Industrial Park.

The Son La provincial People’s Committee on May 7 held a conference to review disaster prevention and control, search and rescue efforts in 2025, and launch tasks for 2026. The conference was connected online to People’s Committee offices in communes and wards across the province.

The development of science, technology, and innovation is no longer merely a trend; it has become an essential requirement and a key driving force for realising the aspiration for rapid and sustainable development in every locality and organisation throughout the process of growth and integration. In Son La, science, technology, and digital transformation are experiencing strong development and are present across all areas of socio-economic life, gradually helping to realise the province’s aspiration for fast and sustainable growth.

Director of the Department of Justice of Laos’ Oudomxay province Van Si Phuong Ma Lay on May 7 led a delegation to visit Son La province for experience sharing in judicial affairs and civil judgment enforcement. Receiving and working with the delegation were leaders of the Son La Department of Justice and Civil Judgment Enforcement Agency.