The provincial Department of Education and Training and the provincial Association for Learning Promotion on January 3 organised a conference to sign the programme to enhance learning and talent promotion, and build a learning society for the 2024-2030 period. The event was connected to schools under the Department of Education and Training.

The Son La Power Company on January 3 coordinated with the provincial Department of Industry and Trade to organise a customer appreciation programme during which they handed over the "Lighting up rural roads" project and gave gifts to disadvantaged students in Pi Toong commune, Muong La district.

The Vietnam Students' Association of Son La province on January 3 organised a programme to visit and present gifts to children at the provincial Inclusive Education Development Support Centre on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025.

A delegation from the Department of Information and Communications on January 3 visited and extended best wishes to Dua Mon commune, Song Ma district, in the threshold of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh visited Long He commune, Thuan Chau district to offer Lunar New Year (Tet) gifts to local people.

In 2024, Son La province’s administrative reform achieved significant progress as its administrative reform index continued to rise, ranking 13th out of the 63 provinces and cities, affirming the determination and commitment of local authorities to reform and innovation.

Leveraging the local potential and advantages, Thuan Chau district has boosted the OCOP (One Commune Once Product) programme, contributing to increasing product value, driving production development, and enhancing the efficiency of the new-style rural development programme.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh on January 2 chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee for the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing in Son La province.

Organic farming not only brings in higher economic efficiency but also helps farmers shift from traditional methods to responsible, safe, and sustainable production techniques that meet the growing demand of consumers. Organic farming models are creating vibrant, sustainable agricultural landscapes and creating high economic value, paving the way for sustainable agricultural development.

In 2024, Son La province's efforts in promoting and introducing agricultural products to consumers continued to leave a remarkable impression. The province signed more distribution agreements with major groups. Many of its products expanded their reach to domestic and international markets, earning high praise for their design and quality.

The provincial Sports Training and Competition Centre on December 31 held a conference to review the sports training and competition work in 2024 and set tasks for 2025.

The Yen Chau district People’s Committee on December 31 honoured Quang Thi Thu Nghia, who won gold at the 20th Pencak Silat World Championship held on December 19-22 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates.

The Mai Son district People's Committee on December 31 held a ceremony to announce Chieng Mai commune as a new-style rural area in 2024.

Song Ma district’s Youth Union on December 31 held a ceremony to kick-start the construction of a classroom and an auxiliary item at Anh Duong Kindergarten’s Sao Va hamlet facility in Na Nghiu commune.

The provincial Youth Union on December 30 organized the “Volunteer Winter 2024 – Spring 2025” programme to celebrate the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3) and the upcoming Party congresses at all levels.

The provincial Youth Union on December 30 coordinated with the Tan Lang High School in Phu Yen district to organise a forum entitled "Building beautiful friendships, saying no to school violence", drawing nearly 850 students.

The provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Board, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), Capital Women's Newspaper, and the provincial Women Journalists Club on December 30 collaborated with Pac Nga commune, Bac Yen district to hand over a boarding house and auxiliary items for female students at the Pac Nga Secondary School.