Capitalising on its natural strengths and potential, the Moc Chau plateau is developing a variety of distinctive agricultural products linked to tourism. The combination of high-tech agriculture and experiential tourism at local vineyards is creating a new direction for the region, offering visitors impressive check-in spots while also demonstrating economic efficiency and promoting sustainable rural development.

The provincial Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation, in coordination with the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, on June 23 held the opening ceremony of the 14th “Red Journey” 2026 under the theme: “Son La – One drop of blood – A million hopes.”

From specialised longan-growing areas to high-tech plum orchards, cooperatives in Long Phieng are affirming their role as the driving force behind production linkages, enhancing the value of agricultural products, and creating sustainable livelihoods for local people. These efforts contribute to the development of a modern and sustainable agricultural economy.

The Son La provincial Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation, the Son La Hanh Trinh Do (Red Journey) Club, and a large number of volunteers on June 22 offered incense at the Ho Chi Minh Monument at Tay Bac (Northwest) Square and joined a parade to promote voluntary blood donation, kicking off the 14th Red Journey 2026.

Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, and Secretary of the Party Committee of the provincial Military Command, chaired a conference on June 22 to issue a resolution on leadership over the implementation of military and defence tasks and Party building work in the last six months of 2026.

The Chieng Coi ward Youth Union, in coordination with the ward police force, launched the Green March 2026 campaign on June 22.

Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, on June 22 chaired the fifth session of the permanent members of the 16th-tenure People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term.

The Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre of Son La province, in coordination with relevant departments and agencies, held the opening ceremony of the Son La Agricultural Products and Safe Food Week 2026 in Hai Phong city on the evening of June 18.

The Traffic Police Division under the provincial Department of Public Security, in coordination with commune- and ward-level police, on June 19 simultaneously held a road traffic safety awareness and legal education programme for nearly 2,500 students and teachers at secondary and high schools, as well as residents across the province.

If Son La captivates visitors during the day with its lush tea hills, vibrant flower seasons, and majestic natural landscapes, then at night, travellers are immersed in the unique cultural activities of the province's ethnic communities. Under sparkling lights, graceful xoe dances, the resonant sounds of khen (panpipe), and community cultural exchange activities create a colourful nighttime atmosphere. Each experience offers a journey into local life, customs, and traditional cultural values that have been preserved through generations, contributing to Son La's distinctive appeal.

The provincial Steering Committee for the search for, recovery and identification of martyrs’ remains held a meeting on June 15 to review lessons learned ahead of the province-wide collection and handover of samples of fallen soldiers' remains. Colonel Sa Minh Nghĩa, Political Commissar of the provincial Military Command and standing deputy head of the steering committee, chaired the event.

The Son La provincial People's Committee, in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Vietnam, organised the celebration of the International Day of Yoga under the theme “Yoga – For Healthy Aging” at Moc Chau Island Tourist Area in Moc Chau ward on June 14.

The provincial People’s Committee on June 14 held the closing and awards ceremony of the Son La “Excellent Grassroots Security Protection and Order Protection Forces” Contest 2026.

Son La province currently has more than 85,000 hectares of fruit trees, with an annual output of over 500,000 tonnes. Alongside the expansion of production scale, increasing attention is being paid to finding stable markets and improving product value. The application of technology and e-commerce to bring agricultural products into the digital space, from livestreaming to introduce products to developing online stores and sales channels on social media, is becoming a new direction for local agricultural sale.

Ha Trung Chien, member of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, on June 12 chaired a meeting with departments and agencies to review the progress of disbursing funds allocated for science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in 2026.

A delegation of the Lao Front for National Development (LFND), led by Somsak Phinkeo, President of the LFND Committee of Bokeo province, and Vannakeo Santhy, President of the LFND Committee of Oudomxay province, offered incense at the Memorial House for Heroes and Martyrs at Son La Prison on June 12.

Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Ha Trung Chien chaired a meeting on June 12 to review the progress of the investment and construction of inter-level primary and secondary boarding schools in Xuan Nha, Chieng Son, Long Sap, Phieng Khoai, Long Phieng, and Yen Son communes.