My first impression of fighter Bac Thi Khiem was that of a girl 1.75m tall, with a lovely face and gentle eyes. Hidden behind that feminine appearance was a strong, determined fighter who turned her dream into reality.
(sonla.gov.vn) On January 30th, the State Steering Committee for National Key Projects and Projects in the Transport Sector held an online conference with localities. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Steering Committee, and Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired the conference. At the Son La provincial branch, Mr. Nguyen Minh Tien, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, chaired the conference.
Known as the largest fruit-growing "capital" in Northern Vietnam, Son La is actively promoting the development of green, circular agriculture linked with experiential tourism. This is a sustainable economic development direction and a "key" to enhancing the value of agricultural products, preserving cultural identity, and creating livelihoods for ethnic minorities.
The recent medicinal herb harvesting festival in Song Khua commune highlighted the achievements of a year-long medicinal herb development project implemented by VietRAP Son La Medicinal Herb Joint Stock Company in Song Khua and To Mua communes, with support from the GREAT Project funded by the Australian Government. The project not only provided a valuable source of medicinal herbs but also established a supply chain from production to consumption, contributing to the sustainable development of medicinal herbs in the locality.
Nestled amidst the mountains and forests of Son La, the traditional costumes of the Mong people are not only colorful and exquisite but also embody a unique depth of culture, history, and spirituality.
As keepers of the nation's heritage, folk artisans have always desired to preserve and safeguard traditional culture that holds historical and cultural value for their people. With their experience and deep love for their national culture, they tirelessly dedicate themselves day and night to teaching and passing on their knowledge to today's younger generation.
TMO - Amidst the strong trend of digital transformation, Son La's tourism industry is quickly leveraging technology to promote its image at famous tourist destinations, attracting visitors.
VHO - In the context of tourism development in the northern mountainous region, Son La is moving closer to its vision of transforming tourism into a key economic sector, based on its natural, cultural, climatic advantages and unique agricultural ecosystem.
On January 20th, the Union of Science and Technology Associations of the province, in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Small Grants Program (GEF SGP) and the Provincial Forest Protection and Development Fund, organized a workshop to launch the project “Promoting sustainable agricultural, forestry, and green tourism livelihood development models from community forest environmental service revenue in Ngoc Chien commune, Son La province”.
Son La - Amidst a vibrant display of blooming flowers, the Moc Chau live fashion show presented a creative cultural tapestry, rich in the unique identity of the highlands.
STEM – Robotics is an integrated educational model combining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, requiring synchronized investment in infrastructure and specialized knowledge. In Son La province, despite starting later than other lowland areas, the STEM – Robotics movement in schools is gradually developing thanks to the passion and creativity of students and the support and cooperation of the provincial Department of Education and Training.
Immediately following the opening ceremony of the 2026 Tourism Program with the theme "Moc Chau - A Promise of the Flower Season," the art program "Moc Chau Enchanted by the Flower Season" took place.
On the evening of January 17th, at 8/5 Square, Moc Chau ward held the opening ceremony of the 2026 Tourism Program with the theme "Moc Chau - A Promise for the Flower Season".
Many young people in the Northwest highlands are actively participating in restoring traditional crafts to suit the new social context, learning and absorbing new knowledge in business management and development to promote the existing cultural potential of the locality.
The Bach Long Glass Bridge, located within the Moc Chau Island resort complex in Son La province, is not only an architectural marvel but also a source of pride for Vietnamese tourism, having been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's longest pedestrian glass bridge with a record total length of 632 meters.
Within the framework of the first Mong ethnic New Year Festival in 2026, organized by the People's Committee of Chieng Sai commune on January 15th, many vibrant cultural activities and sports competitions took place, attracting a large number of local people and tourists to watch and cheer.
Muong Sai is a commune located in the Son La hydroelectric reservoir area. Its terrain is fragmented, and its economy is primarily based on agriculture. 100% of its population are ethnic minorities. The effective implementation of preferential policies and investment capital from state programs and projects has provided crucial impetus for the commune's all-round development, especially in improving rural infrastructure and creating sustainable livelihoods for its people.
As one of the oldest ethnic communities in Son La, the Muong people contribute a unique color to the diverse cultural landscape of the 12 ethnic groups in the province. Through generations of transmission and succession, the traditional culture of the Muong people is still being diligently preserved and promoted, maintaining its core values despite the impact of modern life.
The Son La Provincial Tourism Competitions in 2025 are not only practical professional activities and creative playgrounds, but also bridges for promoting local tourism and culture, contributing to affirming Son La's tourism potential in the digital age.
In 2025, Son La tourism made its mark with the active application of digital transformation in promoting and widely publicizing the local image. This included online tourism competitions that attracted the attention and participation of numerous contestants from within and outside the province, creating a large platform with a strong ripple effect showcasing the beauty of Son La.
VHO - Amidst the vibrant spring atmosphere of the early days of the new year 2026, the Khơ Mú ethnic people from Nậm Pù village, Huổi Một commune, Sơn La province, vividly recreated the ritual of harvesting rice to pray for a good harvest at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village (Đồng Mô, Hanoi).
For the White Thai people of Quynh Nhai commune, the smooth, profound melodies of the Then folk songs always hold a significant place in their cultural and spiritual life. And for these Then melodies to resonate forever amidst the mountains and forests of Northwest Vietnam, the sound of the Tinh Tau – an instrument considered a bridge between humans and the heavens – is indispensable. Behind this magical sound are the skillful and diligent hands of artisans who are silently preserving and passing on their love of ethnic culture to future generations.
After three years of implementing the "Pilot Project for Building Standardized Agricultural and Forestry Raw Material Areas for Domestic Consumption and Export in the period 2022-2025," agricultural production in Son La province has achieved many positive results, gradually shifting from traditional production to concentrated commodity production, applying high-quality standards and forming sustainable linkages, paving the way for agricultural products to reach international markets.
On November 1st, the People's Committee of Muong La commune, Son La province, organized the "Golden Season Amidst the Clouds of Ban It" running race in 2025, with the participation of over 1,000 athletes from agencies, units, businesses, schools, and sports clubs.
On October 3rd, the Provincial Steering Committee 35 on protecting the Party's ideological foundation and combating erroneous and hostile viewpoints held a summary meeting for the third Sơn La Provincial Political Commentary Contest on protecting the Party's ideological foundation, 2025.
Two years ago, Tran Huyen (born in 1994, Son La) and her husband decided to move from Muong La to Moc Chau, driven by their desire for a green and refreshing living space.
From the beginning of 2025 to the present, Son La province has completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated houses for 3,058 households, achieving 100% of the plan; including the construction of 2,653 new houses and the repair of 405 houses, with a total expenditure of over 171 billion VND; the progress is 169 days ahead of the deadline set by the Government (October 31, 2025).
The growth results of each sector will contribute positively to achieving the target of 8% or more of the province's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth in 2025, as set by the Government.
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