Some 1.3 km of roads in Muong Lan concreted

Zero-VND Market” brings Tet goods to Ngoc Chien

SOCIETY - 12/28/2025 6:27 PM

Nong thon Ngay nay (Countryside Today) Newspaper, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ngoc Chien commune, on December 28 organised a “Zero-VND Market” to deliver Lunar New Year (Tet) gifts to local residents in 2025, aiming to support households facing difficult circumstances.

Son La Tourism Contests 2025 awards presented

TOURISM - 12/26/2025 6:01 PM

The Organising Committee of the Son La Tourism Contests 2025 held a ceremony on December 26 to announce and present awards. The event was attended by representatives of provincial departments and agencies, as well as authors and groups whose works won prizes.

Cultural identity of Dao ethnic group preserved

CULTURE - 12/26/2025 3:41 PM

Located in Thao Nguyen ward, Ta Loong residential area is blessed with striking natural scenery and a rich cultural legacy of the Dao ethnic community. Amid the pressures of urbanisation and deeper integration, local residents have remained committed to safeguarding traditional values, treating cultural heritage as a treasured asset that enriches spiritual life while laying the foundation for sustainable tourism growth.

Proactive measures in place to ensure successful spring crop

BUSINESS - 12/26/2025 3:41 PM

Identifying the spring crop as the most important production season of the year, the agricultural sector and localities across Son La province are stepping up preparations to secure seed structure, agricultural supplies and irrigation water, aiming to complete planting within the recommended timeline and achieve high yield and quality.

Son La seeks to promote science-technology application, climate adaptation in agricultural production

NEWS - POLITICS - 12/25/2025 5:29 PM

Vice Chairman of the Son La provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong held a working session on December 25 with a delegation from the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS) to discuss strengthening the application of science and technology and enhancing climate adaptation in agricultural production.

Delegation from Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment visits Son La

FOREIGN AFFAIR - 12/25/2025 5:29 PM

A delegation from the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment led by Deputy Minister Chanthanet Boualapha paid a working visit to Son La province on December 25.

Meeting reviews construction progress of border schools

NEWS - POLITICS - 12/25/2025 3:13 PM

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh Tien on December 25 chaired a meeting to review the investment and construction progress of primary and secondary boarding schools in border communes.

Youth Unions of Son La and Laos’ Oudomxay and Xayabury provinces hold talks

FOREIGN AFFAIR - 12/25/2025 3:12 PM

The Son La provincial Youth Union held talks with its counterparts from Laos’ Oudomxay and Xayabury provinces on December 25.

Long Sap supports eradication of 14 temporary houses

SOCIETY - 12/25/2025 11:11 AM

With the motto “no one left behind,” Long Sap commune has mobilised resources to support poor households in doing away with temporary and dilapidated houses.

Son La ensures transparency, efficiency in managing public assets

NEWS - POLITICS - 12/25/2025 11:10 AM

After nearly six months of implementing the two-tier local government model, Son La province has completed a review and developed plans for handling 114 surplus public facilities and land assets, as well as accelerated the treatment of public assets in accordance with regulations, ensuring transparency and preventing losses or waste of state property.

Chieng Lao commune's fresh cassava yield reaches 15 tonnes per hectare

BUSINESS - 12/25/2025 11:10 AM

So far, farmers in Chieng Lao commune have grown more than 3,154 hectares of cassava, with various varieties.

Chieng So expands fruit cultivation

BUSINESS - 12/25/2025 11:10 AM

Chieng So commune is home to 1,565 hectares of fruit, including 1,178 hectares of longan, 201 hectares of mango and 186 hectares of others.

Chieng Mai harvests more than 78,000 tonnes of coffee

BUSINESS - 12/25/2025 11:09 AM

Leveraging the climate and soil conditions of Na San Plateau, Chieng Mai commune has maintained and expanded its Arabica coffee area to more than 3,790 hectares.

Co Ma distributes 44 tonnes of rice, salt

SOCIETY - 12/25/2025 11:09 AM

Co Ma commune has recently received and distributed 44 tonnes of rice and salt to support local residents.

Chieng Khoong commune raises trained labour rate to 60%

SOCIETY - 12/25/2025 11:09 AM

Chieng Khoong commune now has 424 poor households, accounting for 9.25%, a decrease of 0.57 percentage points compared to 2024. The number of near-poor households stands at 1,083, or over 23%, down 0.92 percentage points, according to a 2025 review.