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Vietnam, Laos pleased at defence cooperation outcomes

Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of National Defence, paid a courtesy call on Lao Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Khamlieng Outhakaysone in Vientiane on July 10.

Vietnam, Laos hold 10th political consultation

The 10th political consultation between the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Foreign Affairs took place on July 8 in the Lao capital of Vientiane.

Phat Tich Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane

Located in Xaysettha district, the pagoda is a familiar gathering place for the community, especially during traditional Vietnamese festivals such as Buddha’s Birthday, Vu Lan, and the Lunar New Year.

Vietnam appoints new personnel for Vietnam – Laos cooperation committee

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang serves as Chairman of the committee while Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong as Vice Chairman.

Vietnam-Laos solidarity honoured with monument handover

The special task forces of the Vietnamese and Lao governments held a ceremony to inaugurate and officially hand over the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance monument in the southern Lao province of Champasak on July 1.

Vietnam plans to add Lao as a foreign language in schools

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is preparing the necessary conditions to introduce Lao as one of eight official foreign languages taught in public schools nationwide.

Foreign doctor couple brings newborn to Vietnam for lifesaving heart surgery

After local hospitals declined surgery due to low birth weight, the couple traveled over 1,000km to Hanoi for a complex cardiac procedure.

Online gambling ring worth $50M busted by Vietnam and Laos police

The Criminal Police Department of Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has coordinated with the Lao Ministry of Public Security to bust a high-tech, organized transnational gambling network with operations stretching across borders and cyberspace.

Quang Tri province to again send Vietnamese teachers to Laos after 2-year gap

The programme has enabled the Vietnamese students in Laos to practise speaking their mother tongue and for teachers in the two countries to exchange pedagogical experience.

China, Laos, Cambodia march with Vietnam in historic military parade

Troops from China, Laos, and Cambodia marched beside Vietnam’s military in a display of regional solidarity and celebration.

Vietnam invites Lao leader to attend 80th National Day in Hanoi

General Secretary To Lam and PM Pham Minh Chinh welcomed General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on the afternoon of April 30, during his official visit to Vietnam to attend the 50th anniversary of national reunification.

Laos leader hails April 30 as a glorious victory for Vietnam

Today, Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith led a high-ranking delegation of the Lao Party and State to Vietnam to attend the celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.

Laos and Cambodia leaders to attend Vietnam’s April 30 reunification celebration

At the invitation of the leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam, senior delegations from Laos and Cambodia will attend the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Vietnam.

Vietnamese, Lao defence ministries beef up ties

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang met with his Lao counterpart Sen. Lieut. Gen Khamliang Outhakaysone in Vientiane on April 25, as part of State President Luong Cuong’s visit to Laos.

State President leaves for state visit to Laos

This is the first state visit to Laos by President Luong Cuong, demonstrating Vietnam's high regard and priority to Laos and the determination of the leaders of the two Parties and countries in promoting the great friendship.

President Luong Cuong to visit Laos in first official trip abroad of 2025

At the invitation of Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, President Luong Cuong will make his first overseas visit as Head of State from April 24–25.

Lao troops arrive in Vietnam for April 30 parade rehearsal

A military delegation from Laos has arrived in Vietnam to take part in joint rehearsals for the national parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification on April 30.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh honors late Lao President Khamtay Siphandone

Vietnam’s Prime Minister paid tribute to a historic Lao leader, reaffirming the deep bonds of friendship and solidarity between the two nations.

Vietnamese PM to attend memorial for former Lao President Khamtay Siphandone

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-level delegation to Vientiane to pay tribute to the late Lao leader, a longtime friend of Vietnam.

Party Chief To Lam leads delegation to honor late Lao leader Khamtay Siphandone

General Secretary To Lam leads a high-level delegation to Laos as Vietnam honors the life and legacy of General Khamtay Siphandone.