The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organised a ceremony on September 24 at Tay Bac Square to open a poster exhibition and launch a communication campaign for the 16th Congress of the Son La provincial Party Organisation for the 2025-2030 term.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet, who is also head of the provincial steering committee for the construction of the Hoa Binh – Moc Chau Expressway’s section in Son La, chaired the steering committee’s meeting on September 23 in Van Ho commune to review its performance in the third quarter of 2025 and launch tasks for the fourth quarter.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet, who is head of the Organising Committee of the 6th Patriotic Emulation Congress of Son La province, chaired a meeting on the preparations for the congress on September 22.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh on September 15 inspected preparations for the construction of primary-secondary boarding schools in the border communes of Chieng Khoong, Muong Hung, and Chieng Khuong.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh on September 15 inspected preparations for the construction of primary–secondary boarding schools in the border communes of Muong Leo, Muong Lan, and Sop Cop.

The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, in coordination with the Standing Board of the Son La provincial Party Committee, on September 13 held a ceremony to announce the decision recognising the Son La School of Politics for achieving Level 1 standards.

The Son La provincial Fire Prevention and Rescue Steering Committee on September 12-13 held a firefighting and rescue skills competition at Tay Bac (Northwest) Square. The event featured participation from grassroots firefighting and rescue forces, civil defence teams, and community-based fire safety groups.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on September 12 chaired a meeting of the finance, protocol, logistics, healthcare, food safety, and environment subcommittee supporting the organising committee of Son La’s 130th founding anniversary (October 10). The meeting gathered leaders of provincial departments, agencies, and relevant localities.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh on September 6 led a working delegation to inspect preparations for the construction of primary-secondary boarding schools in the border communes of Xuan Nha, Chieng Son, and Long Sap.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh on September 4 inspected preparations for the construction of combined primary-secondary boarding schools in the border communes of Yen Son, Long Phieng, and Phieng Pan.

Nearly 200 delegates from Son La province will join the grand celebrations and parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day in Hanoi on September 1-2.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on August 31 chaired a hybrid meeting with departments, agencies, and the People's Committees of communes and wards on National Day gift distribution to the people.

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025), Son La province’s leaders on August 29 offered flowers at the monument “President Ho Chi Minh and the Ethnic Groups of the Northwest” and incense at the President Ho Chi Minh Temple in Tay Bac Square.

Son La province is taking part in an exhibition showcasing national achievements that kicked off at the Vietnam National Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi on August 28.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on August 28 chaired a meeting to prepare the necessary conditions for the new academic year and organise the opening ceremony for the 2025-2026 school year.

Nguyen Thai Hung, member of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, on August 28 visited and presented gifts to La Tan Khoi Viet, a veteran revolutionary residing in To Hieu ward.

The People’s Committee of Son La province held a ceremony on August 26 to celebrate the 80th traditional day of the provincial armed forces (August 26, 1945-2025).

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), 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 has visited and presented gifts to former provincial leaders currently residing in Son La.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet inspected the proposed site for the construction of a primary and secondary school in Chieng Khuong commune on August 23.

The Son La provincial museum and library on August 23 organised “Thai Xoe” dance performances, bringing together 200 artisans and representatives from clubs and troupes in To Hieu and Chieng Coi wards, along with large crowds of residents and tourists.