Tag: Lào
Five-color steamed sticky rice in Bac Ha, Lao Cai province
On a trip to the northern province of Lao Cai, a traveler should taste the five-color steamed sticky rice in the province’s Bac Ha District, about 90 kilometers from Lao Cai City, the province’s capital.
VND2.2 trillion project proposed to improve railway connections with China
The Vietnam Railway Project Management Board under the Ministry of Transport has submitted to the ministry a project with total investment of over VND2.2 trillion (US$95.88 million) to improve railway connections between Vietnam's Lao Cai Station and China's North Hekou Station.
Vietnamese overseas investment soars by 35.1% over 10 months
VOV.VN - Vietnamese overseas investment during the past 10 months of the year surged by 35.1% to reach US$646 million compared to the same period from last year, according to figures recently released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Vietnamese raise fund in support of Luang Prabang’s COVID-19 fight
Vietnamese Consul General in Luang Prabang province Nguyen Dang Hung on October 29 presented LAK25 million (US$2,300) to Secretary of the Party Committee of Luang Prabang city Viengthong Hatsachan in support of the host authorities’ fight against COVID-19.
India implements quick impact projects in eight more Vietnamese localities
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam on October 27 signed memoranda of understanding on cooperation in implementing the Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) with the People’s Committees of Hai Phong city, and Ha Tinh, Khanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Quang Ngai, Quang Tri and Tuyen Quang provinces.
Laos donates aid to HCM City’s COVID-19 fight
VOV.VN - Laos’ Attapeu province has donated LAK100 million (US$8,200) to Ho Chi Minh City to support the Vietnamese locality in combating COVID-19.
Vietnam among priority countries when Laos reopens its door
Tourists from neighbouring countries, especially Vietnam, China and ASEAN countries, will be considered for entry into Laos first, Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Ounthuang Khaophan affirmed on October 27.
Vietnam offers US$2.5 million, medical supplies to aid Laos’ pandemic fight
Vietnam has decided to urgently support the Lao Party, State and people with US$2.15 million and some medical supplies in aid of the nation’s efforts to combat the latest wave of COVID-19, informed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung at a ceremony held on October 25.
Exchange programme promotes friendship among three countries’ youths
VOV.VN - The Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union held a virtual exchange on October 22 to promote friendship amongst youths from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Nearly VND7 trillion to be poured into Sa Pa airport project
VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on October 21 approved a project to build an airport in Sa Pa tourist township of the northern province of Lao Cai with a total investment of approximately VND7 trillion.