After more than three months of implementing the two-tier local government model, the Public Administrative Service Centre of Pung Banh commune has received and processed 325 administrative procedure applications across 12 areas under its jurisdiction.

The Forest Protection Sub-Department of Son La province is organising a training workshop on forestry communication skills in 2025 for 40 participants, including civil servants, public employees, and forest rangers across the forestry sector, on October 16-17.

The Department of Cooperative Economy and Rural Development under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on October 15-16 coordinated with the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to organise a training workshop on the nutrition-sensitive food system development project.

The Son La provincial Party Committee’s Board for Information and Education and Mass Mobilisation, in collaboration with the Party Committee of Chieng Lao commune, on October 13 organised a conference on legal dissemination and education in 2025.

Immediately after completing the restructuring and stabilisation of the two-tier local government apparatus, Thuan Chau commune proactively launched a series of coordinated measures to pursue the goal of comprehensive digital transformation. This has been identified as a key task in building a modern and civilised society, enabling residents to benefit from digital technologies, while improving their quality of life and enhancing the efficiency of production and business activities.

In response to the 30th Fire Prevention and Safety Month (October 2025), on October 11, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, along with local police units across Son La province, simultaneously organised fire safety and rescue awareness activities, hands-on exercises, and practical training for residents, teachers, and students.

Van Ho commune’s police, in collaboration with the Bee Garden Van Khe Kindergarten charity group from Hanoi, on October 10 presented gifts to the Pa Cop 2 branch of the Van Ho Kindergarten and its students.

In response to National Digital Transformation Day (October 10), the People’s Committee of Chieng An ward on October 8 organised a Digital Transformation Festival under the theme: "Universalising Digital Knowledge and Skills for All, Building a Sustainable Society."

The Forest Protection Unit of Region 15 and the Tu Xua Special-Use Forest Management Board, in coordination with the local authorities of Suoi To, Muong Coi, and Ta Xua communes, on October 7 organised a signing ceremony for coordination regulations on forest protection, forest fire prevention and control, nature conservation, and biodiversity preservation.

The provincial Mobile Police Unit, in coordination with Son La Hydropower Company, conducted a training exercise and drill on responding to armed attacks and bomb disposal at the Son La Hydropower Plant on October 7.

The Son La provincial Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation coordinated with the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion to organise the 2025 Voluntary Blood Donation Day, under the slogan “Donate Blood to Save Lives – Donate Regularly” at Tay Bac University on October 5.

The Son La Vietnamese Women’s Association – Connecting Women from All Places on October 5 held a gathering to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women’s Union (October 20, 1930 – 2025). The event was attended by over 120 members from grassroots-level women’s organisations across the province.

The Youth Union of the Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the provincial Youth Union, held a conference on October 5 to popularise the Party’s guidelines and policies on socio-economic development, startups, and business activities or youth in ethnic-inhabited and mountainous areas.

The People’s Committee of Mai Son commune launched the Lifelong Learning Week 2025, themed “Learn to develop yourself, master knowledge and technology, and contribute to building a strong and prosperous nation,” at Mai Son High-Quality Secondary School on October 2.

Heavy rains brought by Typhoon Bualoi between September 28 and 30 caused widespread damage in Son La province, particularly in its eastern and southeastern areas.

On the morning of September 30, although heavy rains still affected Son La province and numerous landslides made travel difficult, Son La Power Company (PC Son La) was determined to dispatch a working team to assist Ha Tinh Power Company in addressing power grid issues caused by Typhoon Bualoi.

Son La College on September 30 held a closing ceremony for the Vietnamese language training course for officials from northern Laos (K15) and Lao students (K23) for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Typhoon Bualoi caused damage to 185 households across 11 residential areas and Dong Sang Kindergarten in Moc Son ward.

Implementing the movement "Digital Literacy for All," Chieng Coi ward has launched a series of practical activities to promote basic digital transformation knowledge and skills among government officials, public servants, employees, and local residents. These efforts aim to accelerate the application of digital technologies in political system management, business operations, and daily life.

Although school violence is not a new issue, it has continued to occur in recent years. In response, authorities at all levels in Son La province have implemented various measures to prevent school violence and promote the development of friendly schools and active students.