Strengthening business management and business registration

(en.sonla.gov.vn) To strengthen business management and registration, Son La Province has recently focused on improving processes, making information transparent, enhancing coordination between management agencies, simplifying registration procedures, reducing time and costs, and increasing the application of information technology to manage and monitor businesses more effectively, in turn, contributes to creating a favorable, transparent, and competitive business environment, thereby promoting the development of businesses and the economy.

The “Son La Tour” smart tourism application fosters close connections between tourists, local residents, businesses, and government authorities.

(en.sonla.gov.vn) To promote digital transformation and the application of Industry 4.0 technologies in tourism development, by July 2025, Son La province, in collaboration with IGB Joint Stock Company, launched the smart tourism application “Son La Tour,” which fosters close connectivity between tourists, local residents, businesses, and government authorities.

Development of High-tech agricultural production

(en.sonla.gov.vn) High-tech agriculture is a farming model that rationally applies new and advanced technologies to production, aiming to enhance efficiency and create breakthroughs in crop yields and the quality of agricultural products.

The Vice Chairman of the provincial Peoples Committee inspects the progress of key projects in Mai Son Industrial Park.

(en.sonla.gov.vn) On July 15, 2025, Vice Chairman of the Son La provincial Peoples Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong, conducted a field inspection and working session to assess the implementation progress of projects in Mai Son Industrial Park. Accompanying him were representatives from relevant provincial departments and agencies.

The 9th conference of the Executive Committee of the Provincial Business Association.

(en.sonla.gov.vn) On July 11, 2025, the Executive Committee of the Provincial Business Association held its 9th (expanded) meeting to outline tasks for the second half of the year.

The provinces GRDP posted quite well growth in the first half of 2025

(en.sonla.gov.vn) The province’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) at constant prices is estimated to reach VND 16,541.5 billion in the first half of 2025, up 8.76% year-on-year. This growth rate is assessed as relatively strong for the six-month period.

Meeting on the occasion of Vietnam Tourism Day and summarizing the emulation movement Son La develops sustainable tourism and integration for the period 2023 - 2025

(en.sonla.gov.vn) On July 8, 2025, the Peoples Committee of Son La province held a meeting to honor and reward businesses, organizations and individuals doing business in tourism services in Son La province on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of Vietnam Tourism Day (July 9, 1960 - July 9, 2025); summarizing the emulation movement Son La develops sustainable tourism and integration for the period 2023 - 2025. Attending the conference were Ms. Trang Thi Xuan, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial Peoples Committee; leaders of departments, branches, and sectors in the province; and representatives of typical tourism service businesses, cooperatives, and households in the province.

Inauguration of Vietnam’s first paper-based food packaging line applying Swedish technology

(en.sonla.gov.vn) On July 2, 2025, at the Doveco Son La factory, Dong Giao food export joint stock company (Doveco), in collaboration with Tetra Pak — a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions — held the inauguration ceremony of the Tetra Recart® packaging line for fruits and vegetables, featuring advanced Swedish technology. This is the first paper-based canned food production line in Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in the shift toward modern, sustainable, and environmentally friendly food  packaging.

Implementing solutions to promote effective business operations

(en.sonla.gov.vn) In the first six months of 2025, Son La Province has actively implemented solutions to support and develop businesses and cooperatives, encouraging and promoting organizations and individuals to establish businesses and operate by the law.

Forum connecting the production and trade of agricultural and forestry products in the Northwestern provinces.

(en.sonla.gov.vn) On July 1, 2025, in Son La Province, the Agriculture and Environment Newspaper, in collaboration with the Vietnam Gardening Association and the local Peoples Committee, organized the Forum connecting the production and trade of agricultural and forestry products in the Northwestern provinces.