1. In 2023, despite numerous challenges, the Party Committee, government, and people of all ethnic groups in the province continued to promote the spirit of unity, proactiveness, and creativity, striving to achieve many important and comprehensive results in all fields. The province's gross domestic product showed positive growth compared to 2022; the economic structure shifted in a positive direction, consistent with the province's development goals. Local budget revenue is estimated at 4,250 billion VND, fulfilling the central government's assigned target.

The Chairman of the National Assembly and the Central delegation visited.
Son La coffee processing plant

2. Agricultural, forestry, and fisheries production continued to develop, serving as an important pillar in the province's economic structure. The total area of ​​fruit trees and hawthorn trees reached 84,160 hectares, with a production of over 455,000 tons, an increase of 25.6% compared to the same period last year.has been consumedc 437,940 tons, with a value of 4,540 billion dongThe total area of ​​perennial industrial crops reached 31,388 hectares, an increase of 4.4% compared to the same period last year; there are over 20,000 hectares of Arabica coffee, with a production of over 215,000 tons of fresh fruit, estimated value of over 2,570 billion VND; 27 products bearing the province's geographical name were granted protection certificates, an increase of 3 products compared to 2022; 5 high-tech agricultural zones, an increase of 3 zones compared to 2022; 280 safe food and seafood supply chains, an increase of 39 chains compared to 2022.

Son La province has over 20,000 hectares of Arabica coffee.

3. Trade and service activities were boosted; the supply and demand of goods remained stable, meeting the consumption needs of the people; total retail sales of goods were estimated at VND 30,800 billion, an increase of 13.6% compared to the same period last year. The promotion, marketing, and connection of agricultural product consumption were carried out effectively; the value of goods participating in exports was estimated at USD 186.8 million, an increase of 6.9% compared to the same period last year. The tourism sector experienced strong growth; in 2023, the total number of tourists visiting Son La was estimated at 4.5 million, an increase of 41% compared to the previous year; revenue from tourism activities was estimated at VND 4,700 billion, an increase of 58.2% compared to the previous year. Moc Chau National Tourist Area was honored for the second time as a leading regional destination in Asia and the world.

Son La Province Cultural Tourism Festival "Nature Destination"
"The world's leading region" in 2023.

4. The industrial sector continues to receive attention for development. The internal structure of the industrial sector is shifting in line with the restructuring orientation, increasing the proportion of the manufacturing industry and gradually reducing the mining industry. Hydropower plants in the province continue to operate safely. Efforts are being made to attract businesses to invest in agricultural processing; the Son La Coffee Processing Plant, the Song Lam Tay Bac Fertilizer Plant, and the Cascara tea processing line of Phuc Sinh Joint Stock Company have been put into operation.

DOVECO Son La Fruit and Vegetable Processing Plant inaugurated.

5. The socio-economic infrastructure system in the province continues to receive investment in a synchronized manner, creating momentum for socio-economic development. The Son La provincial planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, has been completed and submitted to the Prime Minister for approval; urban sub-area planning is fully integrated into the general plan. Preparation for investment in the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway project is underway.section passing through Son La provinceNa San Airport has been included in the National Airport and Airfield Development Master Plan for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.

Economic infrastructure in the province is developing rapidly.

6. Investment promotion, support, and attraction efforts have yielded positive results; 19 new investment projects have been approved with a total registered capital of VND 17,507.6 billion; including large-scale, modern urban development projects such as the Moc Chau District Gateway Service Residential Area project.Registered capital: 2,591 billion VND); Tea Hill Tourist Service Residential Area project (Registered capital of 12,314 billion VND). Businesses and cooperatives are given attention for development; the province currently has 3,462 businesses.an increase of 8.6%) and 994 cooperativesan increase of 12.95% compared to the previous year.2022.

            
Son La province participates in the 20th China-ASEAN Expo.
(CAEXPO 2023) in Nanning City, Guangxi Province, China.

7. Successfully organized many important cultural and political events, especially the Arabica Coffee Festival. The first event in 2023 was associated with activities commemorating the 128th anniversary of the founding of Son La province and the 15th anniversary of the founding of Son La city; and the Cultural Tourism Festival."A world-leading regional nature destination"at Moc Chau National Tourist Area; Northwest Culture and Tourism Week in Luang Prabang province, Lao People's Democratic Republic; organizing tourism events."Colors of Son La - Northwest Vietnam"During the Ho Chi Minh City and Northwest Provinces Tourism Week… Many athletes from the province achieved high results at regional and international competitions; including 1 gold medal and 1 silver medal at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games; 2 bronze medals at the Asian Games ASIAD-19; and 2 gold medals at the 7th Asian Pencak Silat Championship - 2023.

Medical examination, treatment, care, and protection of people's health were carried out effectively. The quality of education and training was improved; the high school graduation rate reached 99.68%, an increase of 0.08 percentage points compared to 2022. Social welfare work was implemented fully and promptly; the material and spiritual lives of the people were improved; by the end of 2023, the poverty rate decreased to 14.41%, exceeding the plan by 1.25 percentage points. In 2023, support was provided to eliminate 1,438 temporary houses with a total budget of 96.746 billion VND, mainly from social mobilization sources; housing support for poor households in 8 districts and cities was completed.

Son La province successfully organized the first Son La Coffee Festival in 2023.

8. The political security situation and social order and safety are stable, and border security and sovereignty are maintained; early and remote prevention of subversive activities by hostile and reactionary forces. Absolute safety is ensured for the activities of Party and State leaders and political, economic, cultural, and social events taking place in the province. Regional defense exercises were organized in 3 districts and cities; disaster prevention and search and rescue exercises were conducted in 2 districts, ensuring absolute safety. Effective crime prevention and control, especially drug-related crimes, was implemented; the number of criminal offenses decreased by 14.93% compared to 2022, the investigation and discovery rate reached 99.63%; 1,386 cases and 1,815 individuals involved in drug-related crimes were detected and processed.This represents an increase of 112 cases and 230 individuals compared to 2022.). Issuing and implementing the Project"Transforming and building drug-free communes, wards, and towns in Son La province, giai đoạn 2023-2025, with a vision to 2030"Effectively carry out the work of receiving citizens, engaging in dialogue with the people, and promptly grasping and resolving legitimate complaints, denunciations, and suggestions from the people.

Officers and soldiers of Chiềng On Border Guard Station and the self-defense militia force.
The Chiềng On commune guard unit, Yên Châu district, is patrolling the border area.

Conference on dialogue with the Chairman of the Provincial People's Council on developing policies to support the development of large livestock farming.
in communes in Zone III and particularly disadvantaged villages in Son La province during the period 2023-2025.

9. International cooperation relations are maintained and developed, especially with the 9 provinces of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.Organizing training courses and exchanging experiences on agricultural production for officers of the Lao People's Army; b)Implementing the Intermediate-level Political Theory Training Program for officials in the northern provinces of the Lao People's Democratic Republic......

The 14th Border Affairs Conference between Son La Province and Hua Phan Province of the Lao People's Democratic Republic

10. Party building and strengthening the political system have been enhanced. The study, understanding, and timely issuance of comprehensive and practical documents to implement resolutions, directives, regulations, and conclusions of the Central Committee have been organized. A mid-term evaluation of the implementation of the Party's 13th National Congress Resolution and the 15th Provincial Party Congress Resolution for the 2020-2025 term has been conducted. The process of conducting confidence votes for leadership and management positions within the political system has been completed, ensuring seriousness and adherence to regulations. The competition has been successfully organized."Party building work""For Party committee members of communes, wards, and towns; Competition"Excellent Party Committee Office Staff"Son La province, first time. 107 hamlets were merged into 51 hamlets across 36 communes; after the merger, the province now has 2,247 hamlets, sub-districts, and residential areas, a reduction of 56 hamlets compared to 2022. The Provincial Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption and Negative Practices operates systematically, efficiently, and effectively.

Provincial People's Council delegates cast votes of confidence for those holding positions elected by the 15th Provincial People's Council.

The Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations have made many innovations in content and methods of operation, focusing strongly on the grassroots. They successfully prepared and organized the congresses of trade unions at all levels and the 15th Congress of the Son La Provincial Trade Union; the congresses of farmers' associations at all levels and the 10th Congress of the Son La Provincial Farmers' Association, for the 2023-2028 term, and the congresses of several mass organizations. These congresses became widespread political activities, truly a grand celebration for cadres, union members, and association members throughout the province.

Son La Provincial Farmers' Association Successfully organized the Congressthe 10th time, term 2023But 2028.