Cooperative societies act as a "key link" for collaboration.

Currently, our province has 1,145 cooperatives, including 6 cooperative unions and 825 agricultural cooperatives. Many cooperatives have boldly innovated their production thinking, increasingly affirming the important role of the collective economy, becoming a "hub" linking farmers with businesses, promoting the application of science and technology, and improving the productivity, quality, and value of agricultural products.

The products of the 26/3 Youth Cooperative in Yen Chau commune contribute to affirming the role of youth in the development of the collective economy.

As one of the province's exemplary cooperatives, the 19/5 Agricultural Development Service Cooperative in Van Son ward is gradually transforming towards safe production, applying VietGAP, MetroGAP, and organic standards. Currently, the cooperative maintains 8 hectares of safe vegetables and 20 hectares of plum trees certified under VietGAP. In addition, the cooperative has invested in building an experimental garden of over 7 hectares to research and select new fruit tree varieties suitable for the local climate, such as: golden plum, early-ripening plum, late-ripening plum, early-ripening peach, temperate pear, and milk grape.

The 19/5 Agricultural Development Service Cooperative in Van Son ward is applying flexible drying machine technology to its production.

Mr. Mai Duc Thinh, Director of the Cooperative, said: The cooperative has 3 products that have achieved OCOP 4-star certification and 3 products that have achieved OCOP 3-star certification. In particular, at the beginning of 2026, the cooperative's dried plum product met the criteria to be submitted to the Central Government for consideration and evaluation for OCOP 5-star certification. This is the result of increasing added value through deep processing by the cooperative.

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Changes in the Co Ma highlandsIt had been a long time since we had the opportunity to return to Co Ma commune, a mountainous area formerly the central hub of the highland communes of Thuan Chau district. Co Ma appeared with its fruit-growing hills and endless green forests. Simple houses nestled on the hillsides were interspersed with many sturdy houses in various shades of green and red... all creating a picture of prosperity and well-being for the people of Co Ma's highlands.

The cultural program ignites hope for the future.In response to the National Day for Drug Prevention and Control (June 26th), on the afternoon of June 25th, at the Son La Provincial Drug Rehabilitation Center, Cluster No. 1 of the Son La Provincial Youth Union, in coordination with the Youth Committee of the Provincial Police, organized a cultural and artistic exchange program with the theme "Lighting up the belief - Towards the future".

A high-level delegation from Son La province has begun its visit and working trip to the northern provinces of Laos.On June 25th, at the Tay Trang International Border Gate in Dien Bien province, a high-level delegation from Son La province, led by Mr. Hoang Van Nghiem, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Son La Provincial National Assembly Delegation, completed exit procedures, beginning their visit and working trip to three provinces of the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Luang Prabang, Bokeo, and Oudomxay.

Along with investing in production development, many cooperatives have proactively innovated their management methods, applied digital technology , and developed multi-value economic models. In Phiêng Khoài commune, Kiên Cường Cooperative is one of the leading units in digital transformation. Ms. Nguyễn Thị Nguyệt, Deputy Director of Kiên Cường Cooperative, said: "From digital transformation training courses, cooperative members have learned to use smartphones to take photos, record videos, and livestream sales on social media platforms. The cooperative has also invested in building a website, designing packaging and labels for products, and developing experiential tourism tours in the orchards. As a result, the image of pear and plum orchards in Phiêng Khoài is widely promoted on digital platforms, contributing to attracting tourists to visit, experience, and consume local products."

The model of community homestay by the Dinosaur Ecological Agriculture Cooperative, Ta Xua commune.

Cooperative societies are increasingly asserting their role as a bridge between people and the market, between production and science and technology, and between production and development resources. Through linkages, technical support, brand building, and expanding product outlets, cooperatives contribute to increasing members' income, changing production mindsets, and creating sustainable livelihoods for people, especially in remote areas and ethnic minority regions.

In conjunction with the collective economic sector, the Son La Provincial Cooperative Union is committed to continuing to innovate the content and methods of its operations; focusing on supporting the development of cooperative models that apply high technology, digital transformation, and value chain linkages; and improving the quality of human resources and cooperative management capacity. The goal is to strive for over 50% of cooperatives applying high technology in production and product consumption by 2030; 50% of agricultural cooperatives linking with businesses along the value chain; and supporting the development of 30 to 50 high-tech and digital transformation cooperative models.

Farmers in Bản Bẹ village, Tà Xùa commune, harvest tea leaves from ancient Shan Tuyết trees.

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Meeting and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the period 2026-2029 between Son La province and Luang Prabang province.On the afternoon of June 25th, in Luang Prabang province, Lao People's Democratic Republic, a high-level delegation from Son La province, led by Mr. Hoang Van Nghiem, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Son La Provincial National Assembly Delegation, held talks with a high-level delegation from Luang Prabang province, led by Mr. Bun Luom Mani Vong, Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; and simultaneously signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two provinces for the period 2026-2029.

Customs-Business Dialogue Conference 2026On June 25th, the Customs Sub-Department of Region X organized the 2026 Customs-Business Dialogue Conference. Attending the conference were Mr. Tran Duc Hung, Deputy Director of the Customs Department; representatives from several provincial departments and agencies; the Provincial Business Association; and businesses engaged in import and export activities in Son La province.

Cooperative economics is increasingly asserting its important role in the socio-economic development of localities, helping to improve the income and living standards of members, contributing to the restructuring of rural agriculture, and achieving the socio-economic development goals of Son La province.

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