Laos enjoyed over US$400 million in trade surplus with Vietnam in the first six months of this year, excluding trade on power, according to Laos’ Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy has issued a decision on organizing an exhibition showcasing ties of solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

VOV.VN - A dog market situated in Bac Ha plateau in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai which runs every Sunday has reopened after a long period of closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the event attracting many local residents and tourists.

The Vietnam Business Association in Vientiane, Laos, on July 1 held its first congress for the 2022-2027 term.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is set to launch a special space aimed at introducing Vietnamese culture, landscapes, and people in Laos to mark the Vietnam – Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.

VOV.VN - Thai authorities are discussing the opening of new bus routes with Laos and Vietnam to link popular destinations in the three countries, according to news website laotiantimes.com.

Vietnam and Laos are going to push ahead with the search for and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives while performing duties in the neighbouring country.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang had bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Laos, Japan and Cambodia on June 21, while he was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM).

VOV.VN - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chairman of the Presidential Office of Vietnam Le Khanh Hai hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on June 17 for Khemmani Pholsena, Minister and Chairwoman of the Presidential Office of Laos.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) will host an online consultation session on June 21 to help businesses increase exports to the Lao and Thai markets.