Throughout the highland villages of Son La province, in harmony with the nationwide atmosphere, the entire province has donned a new look, adorned with vibrant Party flags, national flags, and banners and slogans displayed prominently, reflecting the people's faith and unity. In To Hieu ward, the political, economic, and cultural center of the province, streets and residential areas have been renovated to be more spacious, clean, and beautiful, spreading a spirit of responsibility, community awareness, and a competitive spirit to achieve accomplishments in chào mừng the 14th National Congress of the Party.

The people of Son La province, of all ethnic groups, have high expectations for the 14th National Congress of the Party.

Ms. Tran Hai Hoa, from Group 3, Quyet Thang, To Hieu Ward, said that for many months, the residential group has proactively disseminated information, and the Party branch has proactively developed plans and directed mass organizations and the people to actively participate in activities to celebrate the Congress. They have informed families to simultaneously display Party flags and national flags, clean village roads, alleys, and the cultural center, rearrange tables and chairs, and prepare facilities for the common area to be ready to follow the important political event of the country.

This is also the wish of Ms. Mai Nguyen Ngoc Huyen, residing in To Hieu ward, Son La province. She stated that, based on her life experiences, she hopes that the Congress's decisions will continue to provide more practical care for social welfare, improve the quality of education and healthcare, and address employment issues. She also hopes for continued commitment to sustainable development, maintaining national independence and sovereignty, strengthening discipline, combating corruption and waste, and building an increasingly clean and strong Party.

In preparation for the 14th National Congress of the Party, many localities in Son La province have concretized the emulation movement with practical projects and tasks linked to socio-economic infrastructure projects. Recently, a series of projects celebrating the Congress have been started, such as the Chieng Dong Water Supply Plant; the project to renovate and build new facilities within the Provincial Party Committee's premises; and the Mavin Mai Son complex for animal feed production and agricultural product processing. Along with that, localities are focusing on accelerating the progress of key projects such as the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway, provincial road 120C (Yen Chau - Ta Khoa), provincial road 107C (Chieng Khay - Lai Chau), and the multi-level school system in border communes..., contributing to the gradual completion of infrastructure in a synchronous and modern direction.

Communes and wards throughout the province also pay attention to providing support and policies for poor households and families entitled to preferential treatment; promoting the movements "For the poor - Leaving no one behind," and "Joining hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses" with many practical activities such as: supporting housing construction, providing health insurance cards, social assistance, caring for vulnerable people, creating livelihoods for ethnic minorities, etc.

Ms. Hoang Thi Toan, from Chieng Mai commune, Son La province, said that her family is in difficult circumstances, with young children and no means to build a house. She was deeply moved by the support from the Party, the State, and the Ministry of Public Security in building a new house and hopes to stabilize her life and develop economically soon. After a review, 13 households in Chieng Mai commune, Son La province, were identified as being in particularly difficult circumstances and received support from the Ministry of Public Security to build houses using funds intended to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses, with 60 million VND per house. Construction has begun and the houses are expected to be completed and put into use before February 1, 2026. “Thank you so much to the Party, the State, and the Ministry of Public Security. My children and I no longer have to worry about the sun and rain; we can now focus on our work and improve our lives,” Ms. Toan shared.

The Son La Provincial Police Department has launched an operation to assist people in building houses.

In addition, the Son La Provincial Police simultaneously launched special emulation movements linked to professional tasks such as: "Launching a campaign to attack and suppress crime, ensuring absolute security and safety for the 14th National Congress of the Party, the election of National Assembly and People's Council representatives at all levels," "Popular Education," and the "Three Best Emulation Movement: 'Most Disciplined - Most Loyal - Closest to the People'" launched by the Ministry of Public Security and the Provincial Police... At the same time, the Provincial Police also issued specialized plans on ensuring security and order, protecting the Party Congress, protecting the Elections, and a high-intensity campaign to attack and suppress crime before, during, and after the 14th National Congress of the Party. Police units throughout the province simultaneously deployed forces, equipment, and measures, strengthened their presence, and closely monitored the area and targets. They focused on ensuring security in all areas, proactively preventing, attacking, and suppressing all types of crime, and resolving security and order issues from the outset. The foundation has been established and has achieved many positive results, contributing to ensuring political security and social order throughout the province.

Colonel Hoang Vinh Hien, Deputy Director and Head of the Criminal Investigation Agency of Son La Provincial Police.

Colonel Hoang Vinh Hien, Deputy Director of the Son La Provincial Police, stated that after a month of intensified efforts, political security in the province has been consistently maintained. The police force has proactively monitored and advised on the stable resolution of security and order issues at the grassroots level, especially those related to ethnic groups, religions, and internal conflicts among the people, preventing them from escalating. As a result, security and order throughout the province have been ensured and maintained, actively working with all levels and sectors towards the 14th National Party Congress and other important national events in 2026. The functional forces of the Provincial Police have strengthened their presence in the area and monitored targets, implementing a comprehensive range of professional measures and resolutely combating crime; from December 15, 2025 to the present, they have detected and handled 168 cases, investigating and clarifying 167 out of 168 cases (achieving 99.4%).

Political and social organizations are organizing many emulation activities such as "Effective Mass Mobilization"; "Joining Forces to Build New Rural Areas"; "Excellent Farmers in Production and Business"; "Creative Youth"; "Women Actively Studying, Working, and Building Happy Families"... spreading a spirit of responsibility and dedication among cadres, members, and the people. Cadres, Party members, and people of all ethnic groups in the province are looking forward to this particularly important political event with the expectation that the Congress will propose strategic decisions that will create momentum for sustainable socio-economic development and improve the material and spiritual lives of the people.

Comrade Vi Tuan Bao, Secretary of the Party Committee of Long Phieng commune, Son La province, said that during meetings and listening to the thoughts and aspirations of cadres, Party members, and the people, he hoped that the 14th National Congress of the Party would propose many correct policies and guidelines, appropriate to the new context, creating a solid foundation for the country's rapid and sustainable development, and realizing the aspiration to build a strong, prosperous, and happy Vietnam. At the same time, the people hoped that the Party would continue to strengthen Party building and rectification, enhance the responsibility of cadres and Party members at the grassroots level, be close to the people, and serve the people, thus deserving the people's trust.

Comrade Vi Tuan Bao, Secretary of the Party Committee of Long Phieng commune, Son La province.

The aspirations of the people extend beyond economic growth to include social welfare, education, healthcare, development of disadvantaged areas; strengthening national unity; and promoting innovation for a more prosperous and happy country. This spirit is clearly demonstrated through the people's active participation in emulation movements to celebrate the Congress, their contributions to Party building, and their expectations for more people-oriented, practical, and effective policies.

The beliefs and expectations of the ethnic minority communities in the province today are not limited to simple wishes for better roads to their villages, well-equipped schools, adequate health centers, or stable livelihoods. They have also crystallized into a strong aspiration to rise up and join the province in its journey of innovation and integration. From each village on the border of the Fatherland, the heartfelt voices of the ethnic minority communities have blended into the common thread of the 16th Congress of the Son La Provincial Party Committee, term 2025-2030, creating enduring unity and unwavering faith in the Party's leadership.

The Congress is not only an intellectual forum for formulating strategic decisions for the new journey, but also a spiritual anchor, inspiring self-reliance and self-improvement in every citizen. From here, the orientations for socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security, and preserving the cultural identity of ethnic groups will be concretized through practical actions. The Congress is a celebration of faith, aspirations, and responsibility, aiming to build Son La province into a rapidly developing, sustainable, and culturally rich province, so that the happiness of the people is increasingly nurtured and strengthened.

Phan Hai - Cao Thien