After more than three years of implementing the National Target Programme for socio-economic development in ethnic minority inhabited and mountainous areas in the 2021-2030 period - Phase I from 2021-2025 (Programme 1719), infrastructure in rural areas across Son La province has been gradually improved, enhancing both the material and spiritual lives of local people, thus helping the areas meet new-style rural area building criteria.

Muong La district organised a firefighting and rescue drill at Anh Duong Muong La Garment JSC on November 17.

Chieng Sang commune, Yen Chau district held its first New Rice Festival on November 16 at the traditional house for preserving and promoting the cultural values of the Thai ethnic group.

Tong Lanh commune in Thuan Chau district held a ceremony on November 16 to announce the recognition of Village 3 as a model new-style rural area in 2024.

The Moc Chau district Youth Union, in collaboration with WBS Training Co., Ltd., organised a programme on November 16 to present teaching and learning equipment to Phieng Luong Kindergarten and Phieng Luong Primary & Secondary School in the commune of the same name, Moc Chau district.

Na An hamlet, Xuan Nha commune, Van Ho district held the 2024 National Great Unity Festival on November 15, with Colonel Dang Trong Cuong, Director of the provincial Department of Public Security, and leaders of the district attending.

Colonel Chu Van Thanh, Commander of the Son La provincial Military Command, attended the Great National Unity Festival in Muong Va hamlet, Muong Va commune, Sop Cop district on November 14.

From November 7-13, the Social Insurance Agency of Son La province, in collaboration with Vietcombank Son La branch, distributed 45 voluntary social insurance books to residents of Chieng Den commune, Son La city and 270 health insurance cards to people in Chieng Hac commune, Moc Chau district and To Mua commune, Van Ho district.

The Veterans Association of Son La province, in collaboration with Hanoi-based Phu Minh Construction Investment Joint Stock Company, handed over two "Gratitude Houses" to veteran families facing difficult circumstances in Van Ho and Yen Chau districts on November 14.

With funds from the national target programme for new-style rural construction, Phu Yen district has invested in building facilities and equipment for commune health stations and created conditions for medical staff to participate in training courses to improve professional qualifications.

In October, the provincial Social Insurance Agency paid nearly 508 billion VND (20.04 million USD) in social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance to participants.

Since the beginning of this year, Van Ho district’s forest protection unit has strengthened inspection, monitoring, and strict management of wild animal breeding activities; and promptly detected and handled acts of trading and transporting wild animals.

The Forest Protection and Development Fund and the Farmers' Association of Son La province on November 12 signed an agreement on cooperation regulations for the 2024-2027 period.

Since the beginning of this year, Son La has launched a total of 14 campaigns to promote voluntary blood donation.

The organising board of the 9th Son La provincial Technical Innovation Competition 2024 has decided to award two first, three second, five third, and 10 consolation prizes to authors and groups of authors, announced its head, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong, on November 11.

The provincial Red Cross Society on November 11 presented 15 pairs of breeding goats to poor households affected by Typhoon Yagi in Hong Ngai commune, Bac Yen district.

Chim Ha hamlet in Chim Van commune, Bac Yen district, on November 9 held the 2024 New Rice Festival, attracting a large turnout from local communities and visitors in and outside the province.

The centre for entrepreneurship promotion and investment attraction in ethnic minority-inhabited areas under Tay Bac University is hosting an innovative startup training course for 70 students from November 9-17.

Cluster 2, consisting of 17 branches of the Youth Union of the provincial State Agencies and Enterprises, organized the Winter 2024 – Spring 2025 Volunteer Programme at Sam Kha Primary and Secondary School in Sop Cop district on November 8.

The provincial Red Cross Society handed over 20 pairs of breeding goats to poor households affected by Typhoon Yagi in Chieng Cong commune, Muong La district on November 4.