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The meeting in HCM City on June 22 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam and Laos are going to push ahead with the search for and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives while performing duties in the neighbouring country. The agreement was reached at the 27th meeting of the two countries’ special committees, led by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence  Sen. Lt. Gen. Vo Minh Luong and his Lao counterpart Sen. Lt. Gen. Thongloi Silivong, in Ho Chi Minh City on June 22. They shared the view that despite limited information about burial places and the complex COVID-19 situation, positive results have been recorded in the search for and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts falling down in Laos during different wartime periods. As information about burial places is becoming little and not very accurate, the two committees and all-level authorities in the countries should work … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos to push ahead with seeking, repatriating martyrs’ remains

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang meets with his Japanese counterpart Kishi Nobuo while he was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM). (Photo: Quan Doi Nhan Dan) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang had bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Laos, Japan and Cambodia on June 21 while he was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM), reported Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper. In their meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath thanked the Government and Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam, particularly military units stationed along the border with Laos, for their timely support at the time of hardship. The two sides agreed that their ministries will closely coordinate with each other to organise activities to celebrate the Vietnam-Laos and Laos -Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year … [Read more...] about Defence Minister Giang meets Lao, Japanese, Cambodian counterparts on sidelines of ADMM-16

Illustrative image (Photo: AP) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao government is focusing on implementing an array of hydropower projects nationwide to increase its electricity exports to regional countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia. Laos has signed contracts with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) covering 25 projects with a combined capacity of 2,180 MW, of which Sekaman 1, Sekamansanse and Sekaman 3 already have a total capacity of 572 MW. With an accumulative capacity of 1,608 MW, the remainders are scheduled to be put into operation and supply electricity for Vietnam from 2022-2025. The two countries have also reached memoranda of understanding on other projects, helping to push total electricity output expected to be exported from Laos to Vietnam to 8,148 MW by 2030. Apart from Vietnam , Laos has also exported electricity to Cambodia , with a volume of 445 MW, which is scheduled to reach 6,000 MW by 2030. Thailand, China and Singapore have also imported power … [Read more...] about Laos boosts electricity exports to Vietnam, Cambodia

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence  Sen. Lt. Gen. Võ Minh Lương (right) and his Lao counterpart Sen. Lt. Gen. Thongloi Silivong exchanged minutes of the 27th meeting between the two countries' special commitees on Wednesday in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuân Khu HCM CITY — Việt Nam and Laos are going to push ahead with the search for and repatriation of the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who lost their lives performing duties in the neighbouring country. The agreement was reached at the 27th meeting of the two countries' special committees, led by the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence  Sen. Lt. Gen. Võ Minh Lương and his Lao counterpart Sen. Lt. Gen. Thongloi Silivong, in HCM City on Wednesday. They shared the view that despite limited information about burial places and the complex COVID-19 situation, positive results have been recorded in the search for and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Laos to push ahead with seeking, repatriating martyrs’ remains

At the meeting with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Chansamone Chanyalath, General Giang was informed by the Lao counterpart on his country’s COVID-19 prevention and control efforts. The Lao Deputy PM and Defense Minister also thanked the Vietnamese government and defense ministry for supporting the Lao government and people in difficult periods. General Phan Van Giang, in turn, shared with his Lao counterpart on the COVID-19 situation in Vietnam, stressing that the country has controlled the pandemic and removed restrictions, brought people’s lives to new normal status, recovered production and tourism activities. On the occasion, General Giang also congratulated Laos for successfully controlling the pandemic and believed that Vietnam’s neighboring country will stabilize the people’s lives soon as in the pre-pandemic period. The two defense leaders agreed that the defense bilateral ties have been increasingly enhanced in all  aspects in a practical and … [Read more...] about Defense minister holds bilateral meeting with counterparts from Laos, Japan and Cambodia

Bus service from Nakhon Phanom, Thailand (Photo: Laotiantimes.com) Vientiane (VNA) – Thailand is discussing with Laos and Vietnam the opening of bus routes connecting popular destinations of the three countries, according to news website laotiantimes.com. The website said the Thai government has approved expediting negotiations to open a bus route connecting three countries via route R12 from Nakhon Phanom, Thailand to Thakhek, Laos and on to Ha Tinh, Vietnam. The distance from Nakhon Phanom to Ha Tinh is about 300km. The Thai Ministry of Transport says it is doing what it can to expedite the route-opening process, including asking that Laos host the second Trilateral Working Group Meeting as soon as possible in order to discuss the service model and make formal agreements. The three cities are especially attractive to tourists, with local arts and culture attractions, temples, and sacred sites, as well as natural wonders such as waterfalls, mountains, and … [Read more...] about Bus route connecting Thailand-Laos-Vietnam in discussion

The first arrest, of 19-year-old Laotian Xi Bun, took place around 10 p.m. Sunday at the border of the province and Laos in a joint operation by border guards and police. After interrogating Xi Bun, police arrested two others on Monday: a Vietnamese man named Ho Ven, 36, and a Lao man named A Roong Chu, 25. Colonel Bui Duc Trung, head of the central region's task force on drug and crime prevention and control, said Tuesday that the case belonged to a major cross-border drug smuggling and transportation ring involving a "huge" amount of drugs, Vietnam News Agency reported. Vietnam has been identified by security agencies as a key trafficking hub for narcotics despite having some of the world's toughest drug laws. Those convicted of possessing or smuggling more than 600 grams of heroin or more than 2.5 kilograms of meth face the death penalty. The production or sale of 100 grams of heroin or 300 grams of other illegal narcotics is also punishable by death. … [Read more...] about Vietnam arrests Lao nationals for drug trafficking

The performance lasted for 30 minutes in light rain and fog, attracting a huge crowd of tourists. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Trong Hai said it is the first time the date is celebrated in the province, encouraging more people to practice and contribution to foster the friendship exchange and cultural cooperation between Lao Cai and the Indian Embassy as well as Indian localities. He expected the celebration to become an annual event in Sapa in the time to come. Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma affirmed that the embassy and Lao Cai shared a growing collaboration over the past years. Earlier, on June 23, Lao Cai held a series of activities to celebrate the date such as a yoga space exhibition, and a yoga exchange festival. Recognizing its universal appeal, on December 2014, the United Nations designated 21 June as the International Day of Yoga with Resolution 69/131, following the proposal of Indian Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Lao Cai hosts 8th international yoga day

During the meeting, Quang highlighted the great relations between the two Parties and States, saying that Da Nang always appreciates its friendship with Laos. He expressed his hope that the Lao consul general will contribute to promoting friendship and cooperation between central provinces of Vietnam with Lao localities and partners. For his part, Souphanh Hadaoheuang promised to do his best to maintain and further develop the Vietnam - Laos relationship. In the 2018 - 2022 period, Da Nang spent 115.9 billion VND (4.98 million USD) to support localities in Laos. The central city has also coordinated the Lao central and southern provinces of Attapeu, Champasak, Sekong, Salavan and Savannakhet to implement programs and projects across fields such education, planning for socio-economic development, and infrastructure development. Da Nang and Lao provinces have shared experience in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years.  The Vietnamese city has donated 50,000 … [Read more...] about Da Nang enhances friendship, cooperation with Lao localities

Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang (left) meets his Lao counterpart. — Photo qdnd.vn PHNOM PENH — Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Laos, Japan and Cambodia on Tuesday while he was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM). Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath thanked the Government and Ministry of National Defence of Việt Nam, particularly military units stationed along the border with Laos, for their timely support at the time of hardship. The two sides agreed that their ministries will closely coordinate with each other to organise activities to celebrate the Việt Nam-Laos and Laos-Việt Nam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, and implement the cooperation plan for this year. Giang also used the occasion to express his deepest thanks to the close coordination of Lao military units in searching and … [Read more...] about Defence Minister Giang meets Lao, Japanese, Cambodian counterparts