VOV.VN - The Quang Nam provincial Border Guard Command said on May 16 they have arrested a suspect for illegally transporting over 14 kilograms of narcotics from Laos into Vietnam.

Pathet Lao newspaper and an online publication of the Lao News Agency (KPL) on May 15 ran an editorial highlighting the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of his birthday (May 19, 1890–2025).

The historical relic site commemorating late President Ho Chi Minh in the Lao province of Savannakhet has attracted more and more visitors these days as the 135th birthday of the Vietnamese leader (May 19, 1890-2025) is nearing.

An art performance was held on May 12 at the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual language school in Vientiane, Laos, to commemorate the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).

VOV.VN - A large number of Vietnamese Buddhist monks, nuns, lay followers, and Vietnamese expatriates in Laos gathered at Phat Tich Pagoda in capital Vientiane on May 12 for the Vesak celebration in Buddhist Calendar 2569.

VOV.VN - A handover and repatriation ceremony for the remains of 16 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Attapeu and Champasak provinces took place on May 7 in Champasak province, Laos.

VOV.VN - The Lao Cai International Tourism Fair will be held at Dinh Le Square in the northern mountainous city of Lao Cai from June 5 to 8, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), major Lao media outlets have published articles lauding the historic victory of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam expressed Vietnam’s desire to further cultivate and strengthen the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, during his meeting with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith in Ho Chi Minh City on April 29.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has fallen to second place among coffee suppliers to Thailand, as Laos has unexpectedly claimed the top position, according to recent data released by the International Trade Centre (ITC).