Since the establishment of their bilateral diplomatic ties in 1962, Vietnam and Laos have promoted cooperation across various spheres, with their trade exchange posting substantial growth, benefiting both countries.

Despite facing stiff competition, Vietnamese spices are increasing their presence in demanding markets around the world as businesses take advantage of free trade agreements and adopt advanced technologies.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and his Lao counterpart Khampheng Xaysompheng co-chaired the 12th Vietnam-Laos border trade development co-operation conference on April 11 in Vientiane.

VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed Vietnam’s desire to further reinforce the strategic partnership with the UK towards the 50th anniversary of both nations' diplomatic ties in 2023.

The recent increase in price of animal feed has brought more difficulties for the livestock production of businesses and farmers.

VOV.VN - Local processing and manufacturing industry enterprises have gradually adapted and quickly found ways in which to maintain production and resume smooth supply chains amid ongoing complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The nation and Canada need to redouble efforts to remove obstacles and create the best possible conditions to allow businesses from both sides to access and exploit each other's markets as a way of propelling economic and trade ties forward.

An inter-ministerial working group has been established to operate and upgrade the Vietnam Free Trade Agreement Portal (FTAP) for 2021-2025 with a vision towards 2035.

VOV.VN - Timber and wood products in January surged by 8.3% to reach US$1.55 billion compared to December, 2021, and were up 14.3% from the same period last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) going into effect has given an extra push for Vietnamese goods into the Swedish market as import tariff cut heightens their competitiveness, Diep Van Ty, chairman of the Vietnamese trade association in Sweden, has said.