As a mountainous province with challenging terrain, Son La has many roads that are frequently affected by floods and landslides. Some roads were built many years ago, while rising traffic volumes have accelerated deterioration of road surfaces and infrastructure. Alongside investment in key transport routes, the province is stepping up management and maintenance, addressing locations with potential traffic safety risks, and gradually improving connectivity to ensure safe and uninterrupted travel.

Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended a ceremony at the Son La provincial Convention Centre on September 5 to present the 80-year Party membership badges to veteran Party members of the provincial Party Organisation on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945-2026).

Amid the nationwide "back to school" atmosphere, the Tay Bac University held its opening ceremony for the 2026-2027 academic year on the morning of September 5. The event was attended by Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council, along with representatives of provincial departments and agencies.

Joining students across the country in welcoming the new academic year, more than 370,000 students in Son La province attended the opening ceremony for the 2026-2027 school year on September 5. Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Vice President, led a delegation to such an event at newly-built Chieng Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School.

The five-day National Day holiday provided favourable conditions for tourist sites and attractions across Son La province to draw visitors for sightseeing, experiences and leisure.

Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Ha Trung Chien and leaders of provincial departments and agencies attended the opening of a cultural, sports and tourism programme marking Vietnam's National Day in the border commune of Long Sap on September 2.

The Moc Chau Culture and Tourism Week 2026, held on a provincial scale, features a refreshed lineup of community street performances, creating a vibrant and distinctive festival atmosphere for both local residents and visitors.

A competition showcasing and presenting traditional cuisine was held on September 1 as part of the Moc Chau Culture and Tourism Week 2026, attracting entries from 13 communes and wards across Son La province.

Joining celebrations across the country for Vietnam's National Day, Long Sap border commune held a range of cultural, sports and trade activities on September 1, drawing large crowds of residents and visitors.

In celebration of the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2026), Phu Yen commune has spruced up its streets and public spaces, giving the locality a bright new look.

The 2026 Co Ma Highland Market opened on September 1 in Co Ma commune, attracting local officials, residents and visitors.

Community cultural performances took place on September 1 as part of the Moc Chau Culture and Tourism Week 2026, bringing traditional ethnic music, dance and costumes to streets across the highland region.

Provincial leaders on August 31 visited and inspected preparations by forces and units taking part in Moc Chau Culture and Tourism Week 2026, urging them to ensure the event is safe, well organised and showcases Son La's cultural identity.

Binh Thuan commune hosted more than 3,000 tourists in the first three days of the National Day holiday from August 29-31, with visitors exploring attractions including the tea hills, Pha Din Market and Pha Din Top tourist area.

As part of Moc Chau Culture and Tourism Week 2026, an ethnic cultural and tourism camp area was held on August 31 at May 8 Square in Moc Chau Ward, bringing together eight communes and wards from the Moc Chau National Tourism Area and five from other parts of the province: Quynh Nhai, Ngoc Chien, Muong Chanh, Ta Xua and Binh Thuan.

Cultural and tourism camps showcasing the traditions of 12 ethnic groups in Son La province have become a major attraction during the Moc Chau Culture and Tourism Week 2026, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into the diverse cultural heritage of Vietnam's northwest.

With their youthful energy, pioneering spirit, creativity and technological agility, young people in Son La province are gradually asserting their pivotal role in the province’s digital transformation journey. Through concrete projects and initiatives, members of the provincial Youth Union and young people are not only integrating technology into youth union activities but also helping spread digital skills and expand residents’ access to digital services, contributing to the development of a digital society across the province.