Laos

Vietnam - Lao joint border patrol held

15:31 | 29/03/2023 Headlines

Border guards in the northern province of Dien Bien and Lao province of Luang Prabang have conducted a joint patrol along the shared border.

Vietnam beefs up defence cooperation with Laos, Cambodia

15:35 | 21/03/2023 Headlines

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on March 20 for Colonel Vongxay Inthakham, Defence Attaché of Laos to Vietnam, and Colonel Rem Kann, Military Attaché of Cambodia to Vietnam.

Vietnam ranks 3rd among Laos’ markets

15:32 | 08/03/2023 Headlines

Vietnam ranked third among Laos’ export markets in January with a total value amounting to about 65 million USD, while China remained the top export destination for the country and was followed by Thailand, with 156 million USD and 128 million USD, respectively.

Vietnam-Laos trade records impressive growth in 2022

15:40 | 06/02/2023 Import-Export

Two-way trade revenue between Vietnam and Laos in 2022 grew 24% from the previous year to reach some 1.7 billion USD, beyond expectations of their leaders at the 44th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Inter-Governmental Committee on Bilateral Cooperation earlier last year.

Ample room remains for Việt Nam-Laos trade ties

15:57 | 13/01/2023 Import-Export

Despite impacts caused by COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters in two years, two-way trade between Việt Nam and Laos has regained its growth momentum, with the visit of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính and the 45th meeting of the Việt Nam -Laos Inter-Governmental Committee expected to help promote sustainable development of bilateral ties.

Vietnam, Laos look to foster bilateral investment

16:55 | 12/01/2023 Headlines

Visiting Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired the two countries’ investment cooperation conference in Vientiane on January 12.

Prime Minister starts official visit to Laos

16:48 | 11/01/2023 Headlines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Vientiane on January 11 morning, beginning his two-day official visit to Laos at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, during which he will co-chair the 45th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee.

Vietnam, Laos eye 2 billion USD in two-way trade

15:59 | 27/11/2022 Import-Export

Vietnam and Laos expect to achieve 2 billion USD in two-way trade in the near future, given that the figure surged 28.2% annually to 1.4 billion USD in ten months of this year, heard a forum held in Vientiane on November 25.

Border Gate Economic Zone - The picture of 30 years and what is the direction for the new phase? Part 2: The Economic Zone on the Laos-Cambodia border

10:32 | 29/09/2022 Import-Export

Due to many barriers, problems with mechanisms and policies and confusion in development orientation, Cau Treo Economic Zone, Moc Bai, An Giang is now waiting to be "rescued".

Vietnam, Laos bolster economic, investment ties

12:19 | 05/09/2022 Import-Export

Lao Minister of Planning and Investment Khamjane Vongphosy talked to the Vietnam News Agency on Laos-Vietnam economic and investment cooperation and measures to further promote bilateral ties in these aspects to match the close political relationship.

Vietnamese, Lao NAs hold 11th exchange

20:37 | 21/08/2022 Headlines

The office of the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Secretariat of the Lao National Assembly held theỉr 11th annual seminar and exchange, in the central province of Quang Binh on August 20.

Party General Secretary receives Lao official

20:07 | 10/08/2022 Headlines

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 10 for Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, and Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Vientiane.

Vietnam, Laos contribute greatly to ASEAN Community building: Lao Deputy PM

20:57 | 07/08/2022 Headlines

Vietnam and Laos have made great contributions to the building of the ASEAN Community, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumasay Kommasith has affirmed.

Vietnam – Laos trade up 20.6% in first half

17:15 | 25/07/2022 Import-Export

Two-way trade between Vietnam and Laos in the first half of 2022 increased by 20.6% year-on-year to 824 million USD, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos.

Legislator suggests raising public awareness of Vietnam-Laos relations

17:51 | 20/07/2022 Headlines

Permanent Vice President of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man on July 20 suggested the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Parliamentarians Group (VLFPG) and the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association (LVFA) step up the communication work to raise the awareness of people, especially younger generations, about the special relationship between the two countries.