According to data from the General Statistics OfficeSon LaAs of August 18, 2025, the whole province has 4,208 operating enterprises with a total registered capital of nearly 90,000 billion VND. This figure reflects the gradual growth of the private economic sector, playing an increasingly important role in the local socio-economic development.

The appearance of many new businesses in Son La brings many positive signals.

In August 2025 alone, the province received and processed 518 business registration applications. Of these, 149 enterprises and affiliated units were newly established, an increase of 152.54% over the same period last year. The total registered capital of new enterprises reached VND 830 billion, showing a breakthrough in not only the quantity but also the capital scale.

In addition to the number of newly established enterprises, the report also showed that 19 enterprises and affiliated units were dissolved in August, an increase of 111.11% compared to the same period last year. At the same time, 20 enterprises registered to temporarily suspend operations, an increase of 150% compared to the same period. During the same period, 2 enterprises resumed operations after a period of suspension.

Compared to the same period last year, the increase of more than 150% in newly established enterprises is a remarkable highlight. This shows that the business environment in Son La is improving, attracting more and more organizations and individuals to invest in production and business.

The increase in new businesses contributes to expanding production scale, creating more jobs and driving growth for the local economy. Many newly established businesses focus on areas related to the province's strengths such as: agricultural processing, trade and services, community tourism, renewable energy. This is a direction in line with the sustainable development orientation that Son La is pursuing.

However, besides the positive signals, the "picture" of Son La enterprises still has many dark colors. The increasing number of dissolved and temporarily suspended enterprises shows that many enterprises are facing difficulties in capital flow, management capacity, and market expansion.

In fact, most businesses in the area are small and medium-sized, with limited resilience to market fluctuations. When input costs increase and domestic and foreign consumption demand declines, many businesses face difficulties.

Besides the new wave of businesses, there are still many remaining difficulties.

To supportbusiness communityIn recent times, Son La province has actively reformed administrative procedures, implemented companion programs, and removed obstacles for businesses. Departments and branches regularly guide businesses to update and supplement business registration information, creating favorable conditions for expanding branches, representative offices, and business locations.

At the same time, the province promotes investment attraction, develops transport infrastructure and logistics to reduce transportation costs and increase competitiveness for agricultural products. Policies to encourage start-ups, innovation, and support small and medium-sized enterprises are also focused on, aiming to build a dynamic and sustainable business community.