Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and the Lao capital of Vientiane on October 15 held talks and witnessed the signing if a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two authorities for 2021 – 2025.

The Vietnam Business Association for Cooperation and Investment in Laos (BACI) held an ceremony to mark the 17th anniversary of the Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day in both face-to-face and online forms in Vientiane on October 13.

Vietnam remains the biggest sugar importer, third largest trading partner and the third biggest foreign investor of Laos, after Thailand and China, Vientiane Times reported on October 11.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, permanent representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, attended the 12th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium which was held virtually on August 26 to promote recovery and resilience through connectivity.

Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung hosted a reception for Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang on August 26.

VOV.VN - Several Lao media outlines have published articles detailing the official friendship visit to Laos by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, all of which conclude that the two-day trip from August 9 to August 10 was a success.

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man held talks with his Lao counterpart, Sounthone Xayachak, in Vientiane on August 10.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien met with his Lao counterpart Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune in Vientiane on August 9.

Chairman of the People's Committee of the Vietnamese northern province of Bac Giang Le Anh Duong had a meeting with Khamlieng Outthakaison, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Governor of Xaysomboun province of Laos in Vientiane on August 9.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has suggested Vietnam and Laos boost cooperation in institution-policy, infrastructure and human resources in the time ahead.