The first Long Phieng Plum Festival 2026 officially opened in Yen Thi hamlet, Long Phieng commune on May 9.

The provincial Social Security Agency, in coordination with the provincial Post Office and Thong Nhat Technology Services JSC, on May 9 launched a campaign in response to the Month for Universal Social Insurance.

As part of the “Huong sac vung cao” (The colours and flavours of the highlands) exhibition series from May 8 to 10, a photo exhibition is taking place in Moc Son ward, attracting a large number of residents and visitors.

Identifying the crucial role of rural infrastructure, Muong La commune has mobilised resources to invest in infrastructure systems, focusing on transportation, irrigation, and cultural facilities, contributing to socio-economic development and improving people’s living standards.

Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet on May 7 inspected the progress of the Hoa Binh–Moc Chau Expressway project, specifically the section passing through the province. He also conducted a field survey of the planned sites for a high-tech agricultural zone at the Tan Yen Industrial Park.

The Son La provincial People’s Committee on May 7 held a conference to review disaster prevention and control, search and rescue efforts in 2025, and launch tasks for 2026. The conference was connected online to People’s Committee offices in communes and wards across the province.

The development of science, technology, and innovation is no longer merely a trend; it has become an essential requirement and a key driving force for realising the aspiration for rapid and sustainable development in every locality and organisation throughout the process of growth and integration. In Son La, science, technology, and digital transformation are experiencing strong development and are present across all areas of socio-economic life, gradually helping to realise the province’s aspiration for fast and sustainable growth.

Director of the Department of Justice of Laos’ Oudomxay province Van Si Phuong Ma Lay on May 7 led a delegation to visit Son La province for experience sharing in judicial affairs and civil judgment enforcement. Receiving and working with the delegation were leaders of the Son La Department of Justice and Civil Judgment Enforcement Agency.

The "Huong sac vung cao" (The colours and flavours of the highlands) exhibition will take place in Moc Son ward from May 8 to 10. The event is jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Son La provincial People’s Committee, with the participation of Lai Chau, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau on May 6 chaired a working session with the Department of Foreign Affairs and relevant departments and sectors on devising a border area economic development plan for the 2026–2030 and 2030–2035 periods.

Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, head of the Steering Committee for science and technology development, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06, and head of the provincial Data Steering Committee, on May 6 chaired a conference to review the steering committees’ performance in the first four months of 2026 and launch key tasks for the second quarter. The conference was held both in person and online, connected to commune and ward People’s Committee offices.

The provincial People’s Committee has issued a plan to implement the National Programme on supporting enterprises in improving productivity and the quality of products and goods in 2026 in Son La province.

Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, head of the provincial delegation of National Assembly deputies, and head of the provincial Steering Committee for Science, Technology Development, Innovation, and Digital Transformation (Steering Committee 2009), on May 5 chaired a meeting to review the steering committee’s April performance and launch key tasks for May.

The Son La provincial Party Committee on May 5 opened a training course on Party affairs, government operations, and Fatherland Front work for grassroots officials, including Party cell secretaries, heads of villages, wards and residential areas, and Fatherland Front board leaders for the 2025–2030 term.

The Standing Committee of the provincial Party Agencies’ Youth Union organised the launching ceremony of the 2026 Summer Youth Volunteer Campaign in Tang hamlet, Chieng Sai commune on May 5, with many practical and meaningful activities aimed at supporting local communities.

The provincial Party Committee Office on May 4 held a conference to announce a decision by the Party Committee’s Standing Board on personnel arrangement, attended by officials and civil servants from the office and the committee’s Organisation Board.

The provincial People’s Committee held a conference on May 4 to announce the Chairman’s decisions on personnel matters. The event was attended by Dang Ngoc Hau, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, along with leaders of provincial departments, agencies, and relevant localities.