People in the border areas of Son La province are placing their hopes on the decisions made at the 14th National Congress of the Party.

Date posted:2026-01-18 20:36:44

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Party is about to take place. The people of the border ethnic groups in Son La province in particular, and the provinces of the Northwest region in general, along with the people of the whole country, place their full trust and expectations in the strategic decisions of the Congress, which will continue to create momentum for localities to make breakthroughs.

The vibrant colors of the new rural landscape in a border commune of Son La.

Date posted:2026-01-14 20:20:22

Long Sap is a border commune in Son La province. Over the years, implementing the new rural development program, the appearance of villages in this border region of the country has gradually changed.

Warm and affectionate "village-to-village"

Date posted:2026-01-14 04:19:43

As the warm rays of early spring sunshine spread across the mountain slopes, the villages on both sides of the Vietnam-Laos border are bustling with shared joy as they welcome the new year. For more than a decade, the "village-to-village" twinning model has become a bond connecting the people of the two countries, further enhancing the special friendship and solidarity, and strengthening their unwavering loyalty.

Harnessing the potential of Chieng Khuong border gate to promote border economic development.

Date posted:2026-01-14 02:22:25

Harnessing the potential of Chieng Khuong border gate to promote border economic development.

Providing legal training for border guards in Son La.

Date posted:2026-01-13 22:34:00

From December 26, 2025 to January 10, 2026, the Son La Provincial Border Guard Command organized training courses to enhance legal knowledge and professional skills for officers and soldiers of the border guard posts under its jurisdiction.

The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee inspected and assessed the situation along the border and national boundary markers.

Date posted:2025-12-17 04:15:01

On November 19th, Mr. Dang Ngoc Hau, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, inspected and assessed the situation regarding the border, national boundary markers, and security and order along the border lines of Sop Cop and Muong Leo communes. Accompanying him were leaders from several provincial departments and agencies, and the Provincial Border Guard Command.

Deepening the special friendship between Son La and the provinces of neighboring Laos.

Date posted:2025-12-17 03:35:03

On December 2, 1975, the declaration of the establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic became a glorious milestone in the history of the Lao national revolution, marking the glorious victory of generations of cadres, soldiers, and people in the heroic struggle against imperialist aggression under the leadership of the Lao People's Party (later renamed the Lao People's Revolutionary Party).

Strengthening coordination in forest management, protection, and fire prevention and control in the Son La - Hua Phan border area.

Date posted:2025-11-20 22:58:15

On November 7th, in Son La province, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Son La province and the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hua Phan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic, held a meeting to coordinate forest management, protection, and fire prevention and control in the Son La - Hua Phan border area in 2025.

A grand welcome was given to the delegation from the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hua Phan Province (Lao People's Democratic Republic).

Date posted:2025-11-20 22:41:18

On the afternoon of November 6, 2025, within the framework of the Conference on Coordination of Management, Protection and Fire Prevention and Control of Forests in Border Areas in 2025; and directions for 2026.

Fostering the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

Date posted:2025-11-20 22:29:09

On October 26th, the Liaison Committee of Vietnamese Volunteer Soldiers and Military Experts in Laos, Son La province, held a ceremony to commemorate the 76th anniversary of its founding (October 30, 1949 - October 30, 2025).

The Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee inspected and assessed the situation along the border and national boundary markers.

Date posted:2025-11-04 22:38:46

On October 13th, Ms. Trang Thi Xuan, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, inspected and assessed the situation regarding the border, national boundary markers, and security and order along the border in Muong Leo, Muong Lan, and Sop Cop communes. Accompanying her was Ms. Hoang Thi Doi, Deputy Head of the Standing Delegation of the National Assembly of Son La province.

Developing trade and services in border communes.

Date posted:2025-11-04 22:20:32

Muong Lan border commune is one of seven communes in Son La province that have not undergone restructuring or merger. Over the years, the people of the commune have taken advantage of its geographical location and convenient transportation, with Provincial Road 105 running through the commune, to develop trade and services, expand various business types, and make positive contributions to the local economic and social development.

Son La Provincial Border Guard brings Mid-Autumn Festival to children in border areas.

Date posted:2025-11-04 22:16:06

On the occasion of the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival, over nine days (from September 28th to October 6th), the Border Guard Command of Son La province and border guard posts coordinated with local Party committees, authorities, agencies, units, businesses, and philanthropists to organize many activities to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and give gifts to children.

Ensuring security and order in border areas.

Date posted:2025-11-04 22:07:56

Son La is located in the heart of the Northwest region, sharing a border with Laos stretching over 270 km. Over the years, the Son La Border Guard has focused on building a strong all-people border defense posture; effectively mobilizing the public to participate in self-management of the border, border markers, and maintaining security and order in the border area.

Strengthening the "people's support" in the Northwest highlands.

Date posted:2025-11-04 21:56:59

After a period of strenuous work, by the end of September 2025, many roads and hundreds of houses affected by floods in the villages of Son La province had been reinforced and repaired by officers and soldiers of the 316th Division (Military Region 2). This is vivid evidence of the affection and responsibility of the soldiers and the close bond between the military and the people in the Northwest highlands.

The full moon season in the high border region of Son La.

Date posted:2025-11-04 21:50:58

VOV.VN - Like their peers, children in the mountainous and border regions of Son La are celebrating a meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival. This is a gift from their teachers, local Party committees and authorities, the community, and kind-hearted individuals, given with love, understanding, and sharing.

Building the future through boarding schools.

Date posted:2025-11-04 21:15:25

Establishing multi-level boarding schools for ethnic minorities in land-based border areas is a systematic and proactive step aimed at developing human resources for ethnic minorities; meeting the requirements of socio-economic development and ensuring national defense and security in the new situation.

Shining brightly with the qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" in the border region of Son La.

Date posted:2025-09-30 06:00:47

For the past 66 years, officers and soldiers of the Son La Provincial Border Guard have deeply internalized President Ho Chi Minh's teachings, strived to overcome difficulties, maintained close ties with the people of various ethnic groups, and contributed to building a peaceful, stable, cooperative, and developing border.

Training medical personnel for the provinces of neighboring Laos.

Date posted:2025-09-29 21:59:19

Son La Medical College is one of the units assigned by the province to cooperate in training human resources for the provinces of neighboring Laos. Thousands of students have been trained at the college over the years, providing a quality medical workforce for the provinces of Laos and contributing to further strengthening the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

Lao people celebrate Independence Day with Vietnam.

Date posted:2025-09-10 03:02:24

Son La - The atmosphere of Independence Day on September 2nd in Long Sap border commune (Son La province) is even more vibrant with the shared joy of people from neighboring Laos.