Tag: Lào
Vietnam-Laos trade records growth in first half of 2021
VOV.VN - Bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and Laos reached over US$671 million during the first half of this year, representing a rise of 36.5% compared to the same period from last year.
Lao Cai bolster cooperation with China’s Yunnan province in border control
The border guard force of the northern province of Lao Cai joined talks with the border control force of Honghe county in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan on July 22 to review their collaboration since 2019, and discuss measures to strengthen border control in the coming time.
Viettel’s joint venture helps modernise Laos’ military
Star Telecom (Unitel), a joint venture between Viettel Global and Lao Asia Telecom in Laos, has presented the Lao Ministry of Defence US$3 million to support the development of the country’s military.
ADB project helps boost climate resilience in Vietnam’s health system
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on July 19 its assessment of a six-year project helping boost the capacity of health systems in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to climate-induced health threats.
Vietnamese, Lao state audit agencies seek to beef up cooperation
State Auditor General of Vietnam Tran Sy Thanh held online talks with President of the State Audit Organisation of Laos (SAL) Malaithong Kommasith on July 19 to review bilateral audit cooperation over the past years.
Cambodia donates medical supplies and cash in support of Vietnam's COVID-19 fight
VOV.VN - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on July 17 announced a decision to donate cash and medical supplies to help Vietnam respond to COVID-19 in the context of Ho Chi Minh City facing the most difficult time trigged by the ravaging pandemic.
Laotian newspaper hails close ties with Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Pathet Lao newspaper of the Lao News Agency (KPL) recently published an article highlight the special solidarity, comprehensive co-operation, and close-knit ties between Vietnam and Laos.
Two Nigerian citizens sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The People’s Court of Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, has sentenced to deaths two Nigerian citizens on a charge of illegally trafficking nearly 14 kilos of drugs in Vietnam.
Top Lao leader’s Vietnam visit – historical milestone in bilateral ties
The freshly-concluded visit to Vietnam by Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith has become a historical milestone contributing to lifting the relations between the two countries to new heights, a Vietnamese Party official has affirmed.
Vietnam and Laos issue joint statement
Vietnam and Laos issued a 10-point joint statement on the occasion of an official friendship visit to Vietnam by Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith, his wife, and a high-ranking delegation of the Lao Party and State from June 28-29.
