General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended a ceremony in Vientiane on April 23 to present the Independence Order and Friendship Order of the Vietanmese State to collectives and individuals of the Lao Ministry of National Defence.

VOV.VN - Regular talks and the presentation of first-quarter 2026 Vietnam–China Friendship Envoy titles took place on April 22 at Kim Thanh No.2 border gate in Lao Cai ward, Lao Cai province in northern Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Sa Pa in Lao Cai province, northern Vietnam, is drawing growing international attention, with Korean and Thai media highlighting it as a top family travel destination for 2026 for its blend of relaxation, nature exploration and cultural experiences.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have agreed to deepen parliamentary cooperation and strengthen oversight coordination to accelerate the implementation of bilateral investment and development projects, as part of efforts to further consolidate their special relationship.

VOV.VN - Large hailstones, some reportedly as large as teacups, hit Bac Ha commune in northern Lao Cai province in the early hours of April 16, causing damage to homes and crops.

Ho Chi Minh City's Youth Union hosted a local gathering on April 13 to extend New Year greetings to Lao and Cambodian students in the city, marking the traditional Bunpimay festival of Laos and Chol Chnam Thmay of Cambodia.

VOV.VN - A special art programme titled “Vietnam-Laos Friendship Pagoda” was held on the evening of April 11 in Xiengkhouang by the Central Cultural Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and relevant Lao and Vietnamese agencies and organisations.

The Bunpimay 2569 Lao New Year festival took place on April 10 at the Lao Consulate General in Da Nang, attracting about 500 participants.

A vibrant celebration of traditional New Year festivals from Cambodia, Laos and Thailand held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11 helped deepen friendship, cultural understanding and solidarity between Vietnam and the countries.

The official visits to Laos and Cambodia by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on April 9-10 were a great success.