VOV.VN - Vietnamese swimmers have been given the opportunity to compete in a large-scale sporting event - the 2022 Friendship Games – which is underway in Russia featuring various diving and artistic swimming categories.

VOV.VN - A sculpture and poster camp highlighting Vietnam-Laos relations kicked off on July 19 in Laos to mark the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries which began back in September 5, 1962.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos can expand collaboration in other important fields like national defence and security, border, education-training, science-technology, culture, sports, tourism, cooperation between localities and people-to-people exchange.

VOV.VN - A grand ceremony was held on July 18 in Hanoi to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the nation and Laos back in 1962 and the 45th year since the singing of the bilateral Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in 1977.

There has been dynamic and lively cultural exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and Laos over recent years, contributing to the development of each country in the new period, according to Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaketh.

VOV.VN - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on July 17 held talks with her Lao counterpart Bounthong Chitmany who arrived in Hanoi the same day for a three-day official visit.

The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) on July 15 held a ceremony to celebrate the 46th founding anniversary of Cuba's friendship associations with Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on July 13 bestowed its “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia upon outgoing Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Paul Jansen in recognition of his valuable contributions throughout his term of office in the country.

A sculpture and poster camp on Vietnam-Lao relations is underway at the headquarters of the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Laos, aiming to popularise the traditional cooperation, solidarity and mutual assistance between the two countries.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisation (HUFO) on July 12 held a ceremony to mark the 233rd anniversary of the National Day of the French Republic (July 14).