Son La boosts lifelong learning with scholarships, campaign
The provincial Association for Promoting Education on May 19 held a scholarship award ceremony and launched the 2026 “Learning Never Ends” campaign.
Attending the event were Ha Trung Chien, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee; Nguyen Manh Hung, Standing Vice President of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, along with representatives from provincial departments and agencies and 189 individuals recognised for their contributions to the “Learning Never Ends” movement.
At the scholarship award ceremony and the launch of the “Learning Never Ends” campaign.
The scholarship programme, launched by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Association for Promoting Education, aims to encourage lifelong learning in line with the teachings of President Ho Chi Minh. It also seeks to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving strong academic results, while recognising individuals who actively pursue self-learning and effectively apply knowledge in work, production and profesxsional activities.
Ha Trung Chien, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, speaks at the event.
To date, the province has recorded 742,335 learning citizens, 244,713 learning families, 1,176 learning clans, 1,974 learning communities and 902 learning organisations.
Through education and talent promotion initiatives, the provincial Association for Promoting Education has awarded 1,451 certificates of merit and scholarships worth over 1.1 billion VND (42,000 USD) to outstanding organisations and individuals. Associations at different levels across the province have also recognised and rewarded thousands of exemplary organisations and individuals, with total funding of more than 2.5 billion VND.
The Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and the Chairman of the provincial Association for Promoting Education present certificates of merit to exemplary adults recognised under the “Learning Never Ends” campaign.The Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and the Chairman of the provincial Association for Promoting Education present certificates of merit to organisations and individuals.
At the ceremony, scholarships were awarded to 189 outstanding individuals, including high-performing farmers, distinguished teachers, intellectuals, entrepreneurs, outstanding students and those who won national awards. The total scholarship value exceeded 200 million VND.
Speaking at the event, Chien called on authorities at all levels to continue fostering a learning society and creating conditions for all citizens to access education, enhance knowledge and achieve all-round development.
He also urged broader adoption of effective learning models and timely recognition of exemplary individuals, while encouraging organisations, businesses and benefactors to support education promotion efforts and help disadvantaged people improve their lives through knowledge.
Delegates present certificates of merit to individuals under the “Learning Never Ends” campaign.
After the ceremony, the provincial Association for Promoting Education launched the 2026 “Learning Never Ends” campaign among officials, Party members, workers, members of the armed forces and residents across the province.
Alongside the 12 ethnic groups living in Son La, smaller ethnic communities such as the La Ha, Kho Mu, and Khang have enriched the province's vibrant cultural landscape with their unique traditions. Over time, many of their cultural practices faced the risk of disappearing. However, thanks to the dedication of local artisans, the collective efforts of their communities, and, most importantly, the practical support and practical solutions of authorities at all levels, the cultural heritage of these smaller ethnic groups is being preserved, safeguarded, and promoted.
In response to Vietnam Health Insurance Day (July 1), the provincial Social Security and organisations supporting participant development on July 4 organised a launch ceremony for a communication campaign to provide information, answer questions, and offer consultations on health insurance policies for local residents. The event was held simultaneously at all local social security offices.
As part of the Thuan Chau Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival 2026, Thuan Chau commune on July 3 morning reenacted the traditional Xen Ban, a traditional festival that embodies the distinctive cultural identity of the Thai ethnic people.
Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Council, and head of the working group of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board on the development of a standard political school, on July 3 chaired a meeting to review the implementation of tasks in the second quarter of 2026 and outline key priorities for the third quarter.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment has issued a decision assigning 200 civil servants and public employees to directly assist commune- and ward-level People's Committees in implementing Plan No. 2959/KH-BNNMT-BCA jointly issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Ministry of Public Security on March 29, 2026 on completing the national land database.
Chieng On Border Guard Station, in coordination with the Phieng Khoai commune Women's Union, held a signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement to implement the "Accompanying Border Women" programme for the 2026–2030 period in Phieng Khoai commune’s Lao Kho 1 hamlet on July 2.
Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council, together with Delegation No. 01 of the council, on July 2 met with voters in To Hieu ward ahead of the second session of the 16th provincial People's Council for the 2026–2031 term.
The provincial Steering Committee for the National Target Programme on New-style Rural Development, Sustainable Poverty Reduction, and Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas for the 2026–2035 period, with Phase I spanning 2026–2030, convened a meeting on July 2. The event was chaired by Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, and head of the Steering Committee.
Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television on July 1 held a ceremony to launch its SNEWS brand. Attending the event were Dinh Thi Bich Thao, member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and head of the committee’s Board for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, along with leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The Son La branch of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) on July 1 announced the establishment of its Priority Banking Department and inaugurated its BIDV Premier priority banking lounge, a dedicated service area for priority and high-net-worth clients.
Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, on June 30 chaired a working session with provincial departments and agencies, and the People's Committee of Chieng Mung commune to review the progress of the Dream Plastic Mai Son Factory project.
A delegation from Communist Review led by Ngo Minh Tuan, Director of the Party Building Department, on June 30 held a working session with leaders of provincial departments and agencies to review the implementation of Party building and Party rectification efforts.
Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, and head of the provincial delegation of National Assembly deputies, on June 30 chaired a meeting of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board to review and decide on several matters within its authority.
Son La Environment and Urban Services JSC on June 30 held a conference to review its performance during the first six months and outline key tasks for the remaining of this year.
The Centre for Archives, Employment and Meritorious Services under the Department of Home Affairs, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Chieng La commune, organised a job fair on June 29. The event drew the participation of Tinh Loi Garment Co., Ltd., Vietnam Coal and Minerals College, Japan-Vietnam Human Resources JSC, and 50 local workers in the commune.
The Son La provincial Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Unidentified Martyrs' Remains, together with Moc Chau ward authorities, on June 29 offered incense in tribute to heroic martyrs at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Moc Chau ward.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on June 29 chaired a working session with relevant departments and agencies to review legal normative documents affected by the restructuring of the state apparatus under the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 190/2025/QH15.
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