After the two-level local administration model officially operated on July 1, the provincial People's Committee has directed departments and agenciess to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business, with the goal of eliminating at least 30% of unnecessary investment and business conditions, and reducing 30% of processing time and compliance costs.

In July, the provincial Employment Service Centre coordinated with units to organise career, vocational training and labour export consulting, and provide information on the labour market, employment policies and laws for over 2,500 people.

As of 4:00 pm on August 5, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Son La province had received over 16 billion VND (609,524 USD) from more than 15,000 organisations and individuals both within and outside the province to support the local disaster recovery efforts.

A historic flood on the Ma River recently devastated parts of Son La province, leaving heavy human and property losses. To ease difficulties for local residents, local youth have voluntarily helped them rebuild their lives.

The Muong Leo Border Guard Station, in coordination with the Youth Union, Women's Union, and Military Command of Muong Leo commune, and Team 6 (Economic-Defence Cops 326), on August 4 joined hands in building a concrete road leading to the house of war invalid Luong Van Duong in Lieng hamlet.

Trang Thi Xuan, member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee, on April 4 visited the construction sites of inter-level boarding schools in the border communes of Chieng Son and Long Sap.

A historic flood along the Ma River on August 1 caused extensive damage to property and severely impacted the lives of residents in riverside communes. In response, Son La province has mobilised all available forces to support affected households, restore infrastructure, and stabilise livelihoods.

A delegation from the provincial Red Cross Society and Food Bank Northern Vietnam visited and provided aid to households severely affected by Storm Wipha in Huoi Mot commune on August 3.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on August 2 inspected flood recovery efforts in several localities, including Song Ma, Chieng Khoong, Muong Hung, and Chieng So.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong on August 2 morning led a provincial working delegation to inspect disaster recovery efforts in Huoi Mot commune.

The Chieng Tuong Border Guard Station has just coordinated with the People's Public Security Ceremonial Unit; Regiments E30 and E31; and Hanoi’s Giap Bat Primary School to inaugurate and hand over six “Great Unity” houses to households living in difficult circumstances in Long Phieng commune, Son La province.

The provincial People's Committee held a campaign to support residents affected by natural disasters in Son La province on July 31.

A delegation from the provincial Red Cross Society on July 31 visited and provided assistance to residents affected by recent floods in Chieng So commune.

Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, and head of the provincial Delegation to the National Assembly, on July 30 conducted an inspection to assess the flood recovery efforts in several communes.

During summer break, many families choose swimming lessons for their children, not only to improve physical fitness and life skills but also to enhance safety, prevent drowning, and reduce screen time.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, and head of the provincial Delegation to the National Assembly Nguyen Dinh Viet on July 30 surveyed the proposed construction sites for combined primary and secondary boarding schools in the border communes of Muong Leo, Muong Lan and Sop Cop.

The provincial Association for Promoting Education held a ceremony on July 30 to commend students who got 10 in the 2025 high school graduation exam.