The provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, in coordination with the provincial Department of Science and Technology, on March 31 organised a consultative workshop on solutions to create breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation in Son La. Attending the event were leaders of provincial departments and sectors, scientists, enterprises, and startup organisations in the province.

Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Lo Minh Hung on March 31 chaired the first meeting of permanent members of the 16th-tenure People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term. The event was attended by member of the Standing Board of the Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Council Vi Duc Tho, among others.

The provincial Department of Education and Training on March 31 closed the 12th provincial-level contest for outstanding secondary school teachers for the 2025–2026 academic year.

In agricultural production, plant varieties are considered a decisive “input” that directly affects crop yield and product quality. In recent years, Muong Hong Seed Farm, under the Centre for Agricultural Extension and Digital Transformation of Son La province’s Department of Agricul

Member of the provincial Party Committee's Standing Board and Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ha Trung Chien on March 31 chaired a conference to announce and present the decisions of the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee on personnel work.

Son La leaders on March 30 co-chaired a conference to review the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term in the province.

The People’s Procuracy of Region 1 – Son La on March 30 coordinated with Binh Minh International Primary, Secondary and High School to organise a programme to disseminate laws on the prevention of school violence for teachers and students.

The Son La provincial Centre for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion, in coordination with Son La Power Company, organised an extracurricular programme titled “Raising Awareness and Disseminating Knowledge on Energy Saving and Efficient Use” for students of Tan Lap Primary and Secondary School in Tan Yen commune on March 30.

Continuing the agenda of the first session of the 16th provincial People’s Council (2026–2031 term), after hearing the proposals introducing personnel, the council proceeded to elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairpersons of the provincial People’s Council and heads of its committees on March 29.

The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on March 26 organised the closing ceremony of the Son La tennis and pickleball club tournament 2026 after four days of lively competition.

A provincial People’s Council delegation offered incense at the Ho Chi Minh Temple and the Son La Prison Martyrs’ Cemetery on the morning of March 29, ahead of the opening of the first session of the 16th-term provincial People’s Council for the 2026–2031 tenure.

The 16th Son La provincial People’s Council (2026–2031 term) officially opened its first session on March 29. Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the 15th provincial People’s Council, chaired the event.

The provincial Youth Union, in coordination with Youth Unions of the Office of the Party Central Committee, the Office of the State President, the Government Office, the State Securities Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and partner units, on March 28 organised a volunteer pro

Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on March 27 chaired a hybrid conference on the disbursement of public investment funds in 2026.

Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, as head of a task force established under Decision No. 1296-QD/TU dated March 21, 2025 by the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee, on March 26 chaired a meeting to review the Son La provincial Political School's first-quarter performance and outline its key tasks for the second quarter of 2026. Attendees included Nguyen Duc Thanh, a member of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and head of its Organisation Board, along with representatives of departments and agencies, and task force members.

A delegation from the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), led by its director, Associate Professor Dr. Dang Hoai Bac, held a working session with the Son La Department of Science and Technology on March 26 to discuss cooperation in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

The Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, in coordination with the Son La provincial Department of Science and Technology, held a programme to present STEM education equipment to Nguyen Trai Secondary School on March 26.