Spiritual tourism experiences at the beginning of the spring not only help people preserve their traditional cultural identity but also remember the gratitude owed to their ancestors and guide them towards truth, goodness, and beauty.
(Inspection) - Arabica coffee plants not only provide stable income for people in mountainous areas, but also contribute to reshaping the rural economy and are expected to continue to be a "rich-making crop," contributing to the stable socio-economic development of Son La.
By 2025, Son La province aims to enhance the effectiveness of its foreign affairs and international integration, consolidate and expand friendly cooperative relations with countries, territories, and foreign organizations, leverage resources to serve local socio-economic development, and gradually shape the province's position in the integration process.
At the 2026 Spring Fair, the Son La province booth highlighted the Mong ethnic group's cultural space, contributing to showcasing their unique identity to visitors.
According to the Decision, out of a total of 47 products evaluated, 31 were newly evaluated and 16 were re-evaluated, with the following specific results:
On February 8th, Comrade Tran Duc Thang, Member of the Political Bureau and Minister of Agriculture and Environment, along with his delegation, visited the Bon Bon Agricultural Service and Tourism Cooperative in Moc Chau Ward.
The Ministry of Construction has recently sent a written response to the People's Committee of Son La province regarding the investment in expanding the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway through Son La province from 2 lanes to 4 lanes.
On February 7th, a delegation from the Lao Electricity Corporation, Hua Phan Province Branch, visited, worked with, and extended New Year greetings to Son La Electricity Company.
Joining in the vibrant atmosphere of welcoming the Year of the Horse, in the early days of February, along with other provinces and cities nationwide, Son La province brought to the Spring Fair a space to display and introduce its strong products, OCOP products, and typical rural industrial products... Through this, it introduced to the people of Hanoi and other provinces and cities meaningful spring gifts, rich in the spirit of the Northwest mountains and forests.
On the morning of February 9th, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse), in Moc Chau ward, Son La province, Politburo member and Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Van Chien visited and extended New Year greetings to former Politburo member and former Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong.
On the morning of February 9th, Comrade Tran Duc Thang, Member of the Political Bureau and Minister of Agriculture and Environment, along with his delegation, visited, presented gifts, and extended New Year greetings to officers and soldiers of the Border Guard and families receiving preferential treatment in Son La province.
On June 24, 2025, the National Assembly issued Resolution No. 205/2025/QH15 on piloting the initiation of civil lawsuits by the People's Procuracy to protect the civil rights of vulnerable groups and safeguard public interests. This is one of the new legal provisions, rich in profound humanistic values. In Son La, the Provincial People's Procuracy has been gradually implementing this resolution through specific solutions, putting it into practice.
(sonla.gov.vn) Promoting the digitalization of tourism data and interconnectedness: The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province has identified the construction and digitization of tourism databases as a crucial foundation for managing, operating, statistically analyzing, and serving the development of smart tourism.
In the context of deep international economic integration, Son La province has identified attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) as a crucial driver for growth. Following the Government's directives, the Provincial People's Committee has implemented many comprehensive solutions to create a transparent and favorable investment environment, while ensuring national defense, security, and social order.
The year 2025 concluded with significant achievements for Son La sports on the achievement map. The medals won by the athletes affirmed their prowess and determination on the competition stage, and at the same time, proved the correct and systematic training strategy, turning the province's aspiration to conquer the pinnacle of sports into reality.
The Vietnam Trail Marathon, held on January 31st, attracted over 4,000 athletes from 43 countries competing on routes primarily located in Thao Nguyen ward.
On February 3rd, Mr. Ha Trung Chien, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, chaired a meeting on organizing the 2026 International Off-Road Car Race in Moc Chau. Attending the meeting were representatives from the Vietnam Automobile Sports Federation; leaders from several provincial departments, agencies, localities, and businesses.
At 11:30 PM on February 3, 2026, the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), the Central Power Projects Management Board (CPMB), in coordination with the National Power System and Electricity Market Operation Company (NSMO) and other relevant units, successfully energized the second 500kV shunt reactor at the Son La 500kV Substation, thereby completing the installation of the second 500kV shunt reactor at the Son La Substation according to the approved design.
Making its debut at the Spring Fair 2026, Shanam Tea brings the spirit of Ta Xua spring to the streets with the aspiration to promote its products and build its brand.
VHO - On February 2nd, at the Vietnam Exhibition Center (Dong Anh, Hanoi), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and directed the Opening Ceremony of the first Spring Fair 2026 with the theme "Connecting Prosperity - Welcoming a Glorious Spring".
The year 2025 concluded with significant achievements for Son La sports. Athletes participated in 53 national and international competitions, winning 66 gold medals, 61 silver medals, and 67 bronze medals, including 15 international medals; 22 athletes achieved National Master status, and 42 athletes achieved National Level I status. The targets for medal count and national-level achievement were exceeded.
In preparation for the 16th National Assembly elections and the elections for People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, Son La province has been focusing intensely on preparing and implementing tasks comprehensively in accordance with the law.
(Excerpt from the speech of Comrade Hoang Van Nghiem, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Son La province, at the meeting commemorating the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2026).
As part of the activities of the first Spring Fair - 2026 at the National Exhibition Center, Dong Anh commune, Hanoi city, Son La province has recreated the cultural space of the Mong ethnic group, offering many attractive experiences for locals and tourists.
On February 2nd, a delegation from the Huaphanh Provincial Police (Lao People's Democratic Republic) visited and extended New Year greetings to the Son La Provincial Police.
On February 2nd, a delegation from Hua Phan province, led by Comrade Khon Pa Phan - Luong Si Chan Thong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Hua Phan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, visited and extended New Year greetings to Son La province.
On February 2nd, at the National Exhibition Center in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and directed the Opening Ceremony of the first Spring Fair - 2026 with the theme "Connecting Prosperity - Welcoming a Glorious Spring."
(sonla.gov.vn) On January 31st, in Moc Chau Plateau, more than 4,000 athletes from 43 countries and territories participated in the 2026 Vietnam Trail Marathon.
(sonla.gov.vn) On January 27, 2026, in Son La, the Provincial People's Committee received and worked with the delegation from Dien Bien province on the investment plan for the CT.03 expressway project (Moc Chau - Son La - Dien Bien). Attending and chairing the meeting were: Mr. Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and Mr. Le Van Luong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Dien Bien Provincial People's Committee.