The Son La provincial People’s Committee held a ceremony on August 22 to inaugurate and launch trial operation of the Long Phieng Primary and Secondary Boarding School. Attending the event were Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council; Cha A Cua, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and President of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, among other officials; along with teachers, students and local residents.

The Son La provincial People’s Committee on August 22 held an inauguration ceremony and trial operation of the Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Yen Son commune.

Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on August 22 inspected the construction progress of the Phieng Pan Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Phieng Pan commune. He was accompanied by leaders of several relevant provincial departments and agencies.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and President of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Cha A Cua on August 21 held a working session with the Standing Board of the Nam Ty commune Party Committee to review task performance during the first seven months of 2026 and plans for the remainder of the year.

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on August 21 attended the final rehearsal for the inauguration and trial operation of Long Phieng Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Long Phieng commune. Also attending were Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ha Trung Chien, Vice Chairman of the committee Dang Ngoc Hau, and representatives of several departments and agencies.

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on August 21 attended the final rehearsal for the inauguration and trial operation of Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School in Yen Son commune. Also attending were Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ha Trung Chien, and representatives of several departments and agencies.

After more than nine months of construction, the Yen Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School project has completed all major facilities and is ready to welcome teachers and students for the new academic year. It is set to become a dream school, nurturing children from ethnic minority communities in the border area and helping them pursue their dreams of a brighter future.

The Chieng Hac commune People’s Committee on April 21 held the 2026 highland market under the theme “Back to Cherished Memories,” featuring a vibrant lineup of cultural, sporting and culinary activities that drew large crowds of local residents and visitors.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on August 21 chaired a meeting with representatives of several departments and agencies to finalise data for the adjustment and allocation of 2026 funding for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, as well as prepare for a working session with the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Son La province’s authorities are stepping up measures to prevent and strictly handle illegal mineral exploitation along the Da River, particularly illegal sand mining outside licensed areas.

A delegation from the Department of Industry and Trade of Laos' Houaphanh province led by its Director Thongsuk Somphavan paid a working visit to the Department of Industry and Trade of Son La province on August 20. Director of the Son La department Ha Nhu Hue received and held a working session with the delegation.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and President of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Cha A Cua on August 20 conducted a field survey to assess the use of agricultural and forestry land and the relocation of dairy cattle from the core zone of the Moc Chau National Tourism Area in Thao Nguyen and Van Son wards. He was accompanied by leaders of several provincial departments and agencies.

Muong Chanh commune, in coordination with Tay Bac University, on August 18 organised a workshop themed “Muong Chanh Tourism: Potential, Current Situation and Solutions.” The event was attended by Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Lo Minh Hung; leaders of several provincial departments and agencies, and Phieng Cam, Chieng Mai, Muoi Noi and Binh Thuan communes; as well as scientists, artisans, businesses and cooperatives in the localities.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on August 17 chaired a working session with leaders of provincial departments and agencies on implementing the 2026 local budget revenue estimate and formulating the estimate for 2027.

Battalion 2 of Mobile Police Regiment 2 under the Mobile Police Command of the Ministry of Public Security conducted its second field march of 2026 in Chieng Mai commune from August 5-19.

Returning to Muong Chanh during the historic August days, the first impression is of lush coffee plantations stretching across the hillsides as far as the eyes can see. At the heart of the commune, a more prosperous and vibrant landscape, adorned with colourful flags and flowers, reflects a renewed sense of confidence and vitality in what was once a revolutionary base.

The To Hieu ward Youth Union launched its youth project “Green Map – Digital Heritage” at the Cultural House of Residential Group 12 on August 19.