The Youth Union of To Hieu ward, in coordination with the ward Women’s Union, on May 19 organised a series of activities to mark the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2026).

Son La branch of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV Son La) on May 20 organised a ceremony to award scholarships to children of officers and soldiers serving in the People’s Public Security and Vietnam People’s Army forces who achieved outstanding academic results in the 2025–2026 school year. The activity was part of the “80 Years – Gratitude to Soldiers” campaign launched by BIDV.

The People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature) under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations, in coordination with Forest Protection Sub-Department Area X and the Van Ho commune General Services Centre, organised the “Regreening Forest 2026” event in Na Bai hamlet, Van Ho commune on May 17. The activity was held in response to the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22).

Tay Bac University on May 16 organised the Job Fair and Business Networking Day 2026, attracting the participation of seven businesses, recruiters, and training institutions, along with more than 1,000 domestic and Lao students.

The People’s Committee of Co Ma commune, in coordination with the State Securities Commission and Vietcombank, on May 16 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the boarding house project at Po Mau campus of Co Ma I Primary School to mark the 30th founding anniversary of Vietnam’s securities sector.

The Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television, in coordination with the provincial Centre for Culture and Sports, held the “Ve Ban Em” (Back to My Village) game shows in Chieng Lao and Muong La communes on May 13-14.

The Son La provincial Red Cross Society on May 13 coordinated with the People’s Committee of Pac Nga commune to organise the “Humanitarian Market” on the occasion of Humanitarian Month 2026. Accompanying the programme were the Son La Foodbank Club and the Red Cross family of Ngoc Mai from Hanoi.

The provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, in coordination with the provincial Forest Protection and Development Fund and the People’s Committee of Ngoc Chien commune, on May 12 launched a tree-planting campaign in gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh in Muong Chien hamlet, Ngoc Chien commune, on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of the great leader (May 19, 1890 – 2026).

The Northwest Regional Branch of the Deposit Insurance of Vietnam, in coordination with Tay Bac University, on May 10 organised an event entitled “Shield Up! Tay Bac University Student Forum on Deposit Insurance Policy.”

The Son La provincial Youth Activity Centre on May 10 organised the final round of the “Searching for Young Talents” Contest 2026.

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.

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.

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.

The People’s Committee of Chieng Coi ward on May 8 organised the closing and award ceremony for the 2026 Chieng Coi Digital Transformation Contest themed “Digital Ideas – Spreading Digital Power.”

The Son La Union of Science and Technology Associations, in coordination with the provincial Business Association, on May 8 organised a consultation workshop themed “Creating an environment to promote private sector development in Son La province in line with Politburo Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW.”

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.

During the April 30 - May 1 holiday, the Son La Prison special national relic site has become a popular destination, attracting a large number of both domestic and international visitors.

The People’s Procuracy of Area 4 – Son La, in coordination with the Yen Chau commune police and Yen Chau High School, on April 27 organised a programme to disseminate laws on preventing and combating school violence, as well as acts involving the illegal use of military-grade weapons, including highly lethal knives, for more than 1,000 students and youth union members of the school.

Suoi To lies just 18 km from the centre of Phu Yen commune, but its rugged terrain, harsh weather conditions and limited resources have long acted as major barriers to development for this mountainous area. Determined to escape its status as a particularly disadvantaged commune, local Party committee, authorities and residents are making continuous efforts to transform the locality.