Amid the chilly weather of the early days of the year, we had the opportunity to return to the border commune of Long Sap, where projects to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses are being urgently completed so that local people can welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) in new homes.

In 2025, Son La province has strengthened state management over mineral resources, focusing on advising and organising auctions, issuing exploration and mining licenses in accordance with the planning, contributing to the efficient use of resources and increasing budget revenue.

In 2025, Muong Lam commune was among the localities in Son La province most severely affected by natural disasters, with total damage exceeding 80 billion VND (3.05 million USD).

Since the implementation of the two-level local government model, Chieng Sung commune has mobilised social resources to install 296 solar-powered street lights along Provincial Road 110 in the commune centre and on internal roads in Yen Binh, Chieng Den, Tram Cau, Tan Lap, Phuong, Sai Luong, and Phat Nam hamlets.

Currently, Muong Chien commune has more than 22,400 hectares of forest land, including over 22,200 hectares of natural forest and nearly 180 hectares of planted forest that has matured.

The Son La provincial Association for Promoting Education on January 22 held a ceremony to present “Tet for Children” scholarships to students at the provincial Social Protection Centre on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2026.

The Son La provincial Red Cross, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Song Ma commune, on January 25 held the “Spring of Love – Meaningful Tet for Flood-Affected Communities” programme.

The Muong Lan Border Guard Post, together with the Muong Lan commune People’s Committee and donors, on January 24 organised a programme aiming to bring Lunar New Year (Tet) support to residents and students in the border commune of Muong Lan, Son La province.

The standing board of the Son La Youth Union, together with the Youth Unions of Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited and the Ministry of Finance, on January 24 organised a volunteer programme at Muong Sai Primary and Secondary School in Muong Sai commune.

The Son La provincial Red Cross Society, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Muong Khieng commune, on January 24 organised a gift-giving programme on the occasion the Lunar New Year 2026.

A delegation of the provincial Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs on January 23 visited and presented gifts to respected individuals among ethnic minority communities in Ta Xua and Bac Yen communes.

Chieng An ward on January 23 held an inauguration ceremony for Hong Hoc Bridge in Phieng Tam hamlet as a work celebrating the 14th National Party Congress.

The provincial Elderly Association on January 23 organised a programme to present gifts to elderly people in difficult circumstances in Chieng Mung commune and Chieng Coi ward on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

Chieng An ward on January 23 coordinated with Quynh Ngoc JSC and An Binh Commercial JSC – Son La branch to hold an inauguration ceremony for two “Great Solidarity” houses for disadvantaged households in the ward.

The Trade Union and Youth Union of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) on January 22 presented funding to support the construction of houses for 12 households in especially difficult circumstances in Yen Son commune.

After 25 years of formation and development, the study promotion and talent encouragement movement in Son La has recorded positive changes and wide-reaching impacts, helping to foster a spirit of lifelong learning in every household and family lineage.

The Son La provincial Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs on January 21 paid visits and presented gifts to prestigious individuals among ethnic minority communities in Thao Nguyen and Moc Chau wards on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

After one day of vibrant activities, the Huoi Mot commune Ethnic Culture and Sports Festival 2026 concluded successfully, attracting thousands of local residents and visitors from within and outside the commune.

The organising board of the Huoi Mot commune Mot Ethnic Culture and Sports Festival 2026 on January 17 arranged a dedicated space to display typical and signature agricultural products of the locality, while also organising “zero-dong” booths run by local officials, civil servants, public employees and workers.

Chieng Sinh ward on January 17 mobilised nearly 1,000 officials, soldiers, and local residents to participate in environmental cleanup and stream clearance, as a practical effort to celebrate the 14th National Party Congress.