In August, medical facilities across Son La province provided check-ups and treatment for nearly 147,700 patient visits, including 26,400 inpatients and 75,500 outpatients. A total of 10,800 cases were referred to higher-level hospitals.

As part of Project 1 under the National Target Programme for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas for the 2021-2025 period, Son La province has invested in numerous water supply facilities and systems in ethnic minority regions, contributing to the improvement of people’s quality of life.

The Charity Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Son La province, in coordination with the People's Committee of Chieng An ward, on September 9 provided 120 million VND (4,548 USD) in support for Quang Anh Tuan’s family in Tam Quynh hamlet to build a new house.

The Office of the provincial People’s Committee on September 9 organised a training conference on the digitalisation of administrative procedure processing results and the handling of administrative services regardless of administrative boundaries within the province. The conference was connected online to the People's Committee offices of all communes and wards across the province.

Son La province’s Department of Education and Training has rolled out a series of measures to expand national-standard schools, standardise facilities and teaching staff, and raise overall education quality. The province is also working to create a safer and more student-friendly learning environment.

Quang Van Huong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly’s Ethnic Council; Hoang Thi Doi, member of the National Assembly’s Ethnic Council and deputy head of the provincial Delegation to National Assembly; and other members, delivered donations to support efforts in overcoming damage caused by natural disasters in the province on September 8.

The Red Cross Society of Son La province, in coordination with the Hanoi Red Cross Society and the Red Cross family of Ngoc Mai in Hanoi, organised a programme to present gifts to underprivileged households and students in Song Khua commune on September 7.

A working delegation of Viet Duc University Hospital led by Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Long, Vice Director of the Training and Direction for Healthcare Activities Centre, visited to survey and evaluate professional activities, direction for healthcare activities, technology transfer and support for technical implementation at the Son La provincial General Hospital.

To celebrate the National Day (or Independence Day), the People’s Committee of Phu Yen commune on September 1-2 organised a series of events including a “Culinary Destination” programme, traditional folk games, and a photo check-in point at the September 2 Park in Sub-zone 1, serving both local residents and visitors during the holiday.

Within the framework of the New Rice Festival 2025 in Ngoc Chien commune, a buffalo worship ceremony and a "Buffalo Prince" contest took place at the Muong Chien II stadium on August 31 morning.

The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH), in coordination with the Department of Education and Training of Son La province and the Northwestern Book and Equipment Service JSC, presented textbooks to students in communes and schools affected by floods on August 28 in Song Ma commune.

The Son La provincial Association for Promoting Education on August 27 presented “Cung em den truong” (Together to School) scholarships to students at the provincial Social Protection Centre on the occasion of the 2025-2026 academic year opening.

With consumer trends shifting, safe and clean food is becoming a top choice for many households. Seizing this demand, 26/3 Green Agriculture Cooperative in Chieng Sinh ward has built a successful “farm-to-table” clean agriculture model, generating positive outcomes.

The provincial Department of Public Security on August 27 launched a campaign to step up communications, patrols and controls to ensure traffic order and safety during the National Day holiday and the back-to-school traffic safety month. The ceremony was attended by Nguyen Thanh Cong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, along with representatives of the local departments.

Son La province’s Department of Education and Training held a conference on August 25 to review the 2024-2025 academic year, launch tasks for the new school year, and commend exemplary role models.

The Son La provincial Youth Union on August 25 held an inauguration ceremony for a youth project to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).

The Youth Union of Tay Bac University, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Muong Sai commune, organised a “zero-VND market” to support local poor households and policy beneficiaries on August 24.

The Youth Union of the provincial Military Command, together with its counterpart from To Hieu ward and the ward Women’s Union, on August 24 launched the 2025 Green Sunday Campaign.

The Border Guard Command, in collaboration with the volunteer group “Mam sach vung cao” from Hai Phong city, organised a programme to support students at Ta Vat hamlet satellite site of Phieng Pan Primary School in Phieng Pan commune on August 23–24.

The Son La provincial Social Protection Association on August 22 organised a conference to disseminate and raise awareness of the Party's policies and the State's laws related to victims of Agent Orange/dioxin.