Laos

Leverage to increase the scale of Vietnam - Laos trade turnover

10:51 | 15/04/2024 Import-Export

From 2012 until now, trade turnover between the two countries has grown by 10-15%/year, but it has only reached US$1.65 billion

Continue to implement and complete important customs cooperation initiatives in ASEAN

10:48 | 09/04/2024 Finance

VCN - Talking to the press on the sidelines of the 28th ASEAN Finance Ministers' Meeting (AFMM 28) taking place in Luang Prabang, Laos, Vietnam’s Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc emphasized that the meeting affirms the determination of ASEAN financial agen

28th AFMM, 11th AFMGM gain great success

10:48 | 09/04/2024 Finance

VCN - In the framework of ASEAN 2024 Financial Cooperation, the 28th ASEAN Finance Ministers' Meeting, the 11th ASEAN Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors’ Meetings and related conferences were held in Luang Prabang, Laos from April 4-5. Minister

Int"l conference discusses Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia cooperation in digital economy

15:21 | 21/09/2023 Import-Export

More than 100 Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian experts, managers, and diplomats joined an international conference on the three countries’ trade and investment cooperation given the digital economy, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20.

President Vo Van Thuong leaves for official visit to Laos

14:35 | 10/04/2023 Headlines

President Vo Van Thuong left Hanoi on April 10 morning for an official visit to Laos at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

President’s visit to create strong impetus for Vietnam-Laos cooperation: diplomat

15:37 | 09/04/2023 Headlines

President Vo Van Thuong’s upcoming visit to Laos will create a strong impetus for enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of the Vietnam-Laos cooperation and helping the ties become a positive factor in consolidating peace, security, stability and cooperation in Asia and the world, affirmed Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung.

Vietnam - Lao joint border patrol held

15:31 | 29/03/2023 Headlines

Border guards in the northern province of Dien Bien and Lao province of Luang Prabang have conducted a joint patrol along the shared border.

Vietnam beefs up defence cooperation with Laos, Cambodia

15:35 | 21/03/2023 Headlines

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on March 20 for Colonel Vongxay Inthakham, Defence Attaché of Laos to Vietnam, and Colonel Rem Kann, Military Attaché of Cambodia to Vietnam.

Vietnam ranks 3rd among Laos’ markets

15:32 | 08/03/2023 Headlines

Vietnam ranked third among Laos’ export markets in January with a total value amounting to about 65 million USD, while China remained the top export destination for the country and was followed by Thailand, with 156 million USD and 128 million USD, respectively.

Vietnam-Laos trade records impressive growth in 2022

15:40 | 06/02/2023 Import-Export

Two-way trade revenue between Vietnam and Laos in 2022 grew 24% from the previous year to reach some 1.7 billion USD, beyond expectations of their leaders at the 44th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Inter-Governmental Committee on Bilateral Cooperation earlier last year.

Ample room remains for Việt Nam-Laos trade ties

15:57 | 13/01/2023 Import-Export

Despite impacts caused by COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters in two years, two-way trade between Việt Nam and Laos has regained its growth momentum, with the visit of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính and the 45th meeting of the Việt Nam -Laos Inter-Governmental Committee expected to help promote sustainable development of bilateral ties.

Vietnam, Laos look to foster bilateral investment

16:55 | 12/01/2023 Headlines

Visiting Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired the two countries’ investment cooperation conference in Vientiane on January 12.

Prime Minister starts official visit to Laos

16:48 | 11/01/2023 Headlines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Vientiane on January 11 morning, beginning his two-day official visit to Laos at the invitation of his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, during which he will co-chair the 45th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee.

Vietnam, Laos eye 2 billion USD in two-way trade

15:59 | 27/11/2022 Import-Export

Vietnam and Laos expect to achieve 2 billion USD in two-way trade in the near future, given that the figure surged 28.2% annually to 1.4 billion USD in ten months of this year, heard a forum held in Vientiane on November 25.

Border Gate Economic Zone - The picture of 30 years and what is the direction for the new phase? Part 2: The Economic Zone on the Laos-Cambodia border

10:32 | 29/09/2022 Import-Export

Due to many barriers, problems with mechanisms and policies and confusion in development orientation, Cau Treo Economic Zone, Moc Bai, An Giang is now waiting to be "rescued".