Staff at the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia donate at least one day’s salary to the fund for victims of Laos dam collapse (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam in Russia on August 22 held a fundraising event to support victims of the hydropower dam collapse in Laos’ Attapeu province, which caused great human and property losses. At the event, Vietnamese Counsellor Nguyen Quynh Mai underlined the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Laos, saying Vietnamese ministries, agencies and localities have been conducting a wide range of practical activities in support of Lao victims. Staff at the embassy and Vietnam’s representative offices in Russia offered at least one day’s salary to the fund, hoping Lao people will soon overcome the consequences of the incident to stabilise their lives and recover production. The donation will be sent to Lao people through the trade union of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry. A dam of the Sepien-Senamnoi … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Embassy in Russia raises funds for victims of Laos dam collapse
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Hanoi shares experiences in administrative reform with Laos
The Hanoitimes - On August 22, Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Suu of the Hanoi People’s Committee met with a Lao delegation led by Vice Minister of Home Affairs Khammoune Viphongxay. At the meeting, Hanoi Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Suu stressed the good traditional brotherhood between Vietnam and Laos as the firm background for Hanoi and Vientiane to conduct numerous effective cooperation projects. Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee meets with Vice Minister of Home Affairs Khammoune Viphongxay. The Hanoi official also briefed about socio-economic development as well as the administrative structure of Hanoi authorities. With GDP growth last year reached 7.3%, Hanoi contributes 16% to Vietnam's state budget, while foreign direct investment (FDI) into the city remains high, covering numerous areas of urban development, traffic, environment, culture, education, and healthcare. Hanoi also heads to build the e-government and develop in smarter … [Read more...] about Hanoi shares experiences in administrative reform with Laos
Hanoi Red Cross supports Laos’ poor and flood victims
Through the Vientiane Red Cross, HRCS donated VND50 million to the flood recovery fund, following the devastation caused by the collapse of the Sepien-Senamnoi hydropower dam in Attapeu province. It presented 100 gifts worth VND1 million each to poor households in Sangthong district and nearly VND90 million to build a house for a 96-year-old local, Bun Su, who had studied and served in the army in Vietnam. The society also offered five breeding cows to poor families in Hattay hamlet, providing a boost to their household economy. During the three-day Laos trip, the HRCS delegation will run a first aid training course for 50 kindergarten and primary teachers in Sangthong district and share experience in red cross operations and humanitarian work with their Vientiane counterpart. Nguyen Si Truong, HRCS chairman, said he hopes their experiences will help the Vientiane Red Cross operate more effectively in the near future. … [Read more...] about Hanoi Red Cross supports Laos’ poor and flood victims
Hanoi shares experiences on administration reform with Laos
The Hanoitimes - On August 22, Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Suu of the Hanoi People’s Committee met with a Lao delegation led by Vice Minister of Home Affairs Khammoune Viphongxay. At the meeting, Hanoi Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Suu stressed the good traditional brotherhood between Vietnam and Laos as the firm background for Hanoi and Vientiane to conduct numerous effective cooperation projects. Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee meets with Vice Minister of Home Affairs Khammoune Viphongxay. The Hanoi official also briefed about socio-economic development as well as the administrative structure of Hanoi authorities. With GDP growth last year reached 7.3%, Hanoi contributes 16% to Vietnam's state budget, while foreign direct investment (FDI) into the city remains high, covering numerous areas of urban development, traffic, environment, culture, education, and healthcare. Hanoi also heads to build the e-government and develop in smarter … [Read more...] about Hanoi shares experiences on administration reform with Laos
Vietnam, Laos boost repatriation of soldier remains
The search and repatriation of the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who lost their lives in Laos during wartime have always been prioritised by the two countries’ parties, governments, and armies. From 1994 through to the end of 2016, Vietnam’s search teams have found and repatriated thousands of sets of remains. This is a ceremony for the repatriation of the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos during wartime. The ceremony took place in Oudomxay province in northern Laos. This is the second repatriation of remains that Military Region II’s Political Bureau has conducted in coordination with the Special Committee of six Lao provinces in the 2017-2018 dry season. Statistics show that as of the end of 2016, Vietnamese search teams found more than 17,500 sets of remains. This result was contributed markedly by the Lao authorities and people. The war has been over for several decades now, however the sentiment of Lao … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos boost repatriation of soldier remains