Savannakhet

Savannakhet, Laos Tourism departments of Da Nang city and Savannakhet province ( Laos ), under an agreement signed on November 28, committed to create favorable conditions for local tourism businesses to boost tourism in the areas. Tourist businesses of Vietnam , Laos and Thailand will work together to open more road tours to attract more visitors and develop tourism industries. The same day, the tourism departments of Da Nang and Hanoi city signed an agreement on tourism cooperation. Earlier, representatives of 11 international tourism agencies took part in a survey conducted by The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to open tours by road between Vietnam and Laos . Source: Tuoitre Translated by Duy Minh … [Read more...] about Da Nang city cooperates with Savannakhet in tourism

Secretary of Da Nang city Party’s Committee Nguyen Van Quang (right) meets Secretary and Governor of Savannakhet province Santiphap Phomvihane. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – A delegation from Savannakhet province of Laos led by its Secretary and Governor Santiphap Phomvihane paid a working visit to the central city of Da Nang on August 3. Trade and Tourism Fair – Da Nang 2022, saying that it reflects the solidarity, long-term friendship, as well as the interest in connecting for socio-economic development of the two localities' leaders. Savannakhet province , in particular, will make the fair a success, thereby further enhancing trade and investment activities between the two localities in the coming time. Laos ' localities in the fields of construction, commerce and social security as well as introduce a number of potential projects to Da Nang’s enterprises to invest in the neighbouring country./. VNA … [Read more...] about Da Nang, Lao province foster partnership

People and vehicles wade through a flooded road in Vientiane capital of Laos on August 7. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Flood as a result of incessant rains in central and southern provinces of Laos has disrupted transport and inundated a number of houses and a vast area of crops. Local media reported that the central province of Savannakhet is one of the localities hit hardest by downpours and flood over the past days. Its Thapangthong district has been severely impacted with dozens of houses flood ed and some washed away while many fields of crops under water. The provincial administration has mobilised military personnel to help evacuate residents, livestock, and assets to safe places. Many areas in the southern provinces of Champasak, Sekong, Attapeu, and Salavan have also been flooded due to prolonged downpours. On August 9, the southern region of Laos recorded the highest rainfall of nearly 200mm, according to the hydro-meteorological agency of … [Read more...] about Flood wreaks havoc on central, southern Laos

On August 1, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No.1514/QD-BCT on the application of measures to prevent the evasion of trade remedies for some cane sugar products originating from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar (AC02.AD13-AS01). The conclusion from the Ministry of Industry and Trade on six businesses not being subject to anti-circumvention tax on trade remedies, including two customers of ASL LAW According to Decision No.1514, Vietnam will apply measures to prevent the evasion of trade remedies for a number of cane sugar products under HS codes 1701.13.00, 1701.14.00, 1701.91.00, 1701.99.10, 1701.99.90, and 1702.90.91. The above cane sugar products are imported into Vietnam from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar. The order and procedures for applying anti-circumvention measures of trade remedies to Vietnam’s cane sugar products will be implemented in accordance with the Law on Foreign Trade Management. This decision … [Read more...] about ASL LAW successfully defends in lawsuit against circumvention of trade remedies

Welcoming a delegation from the Lao province led by its provincial Party Committee Secretary and Governor Santiphap Phomvihane, Secretary of Quang Nam’s Party Committee Phan Viet Cuong expressed his honor to receive a high-ranking delegation of Savannakhet for the first time. He said that 2022 marks a special milestone in the two countries’ relations as they are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. Santiphap Phomvihane told the host that Savannakhet is Laos’ second largest province and considered the country’s economic centre. It has strengths of developing agriculture, forestry and mining. He said that the province has a French ancient town and is planning to restore and preserve it for tourism development, but does not have much experience in this field. Therefore, within the framework of this visit, Savannakhet wishes to exchange experience … [Read more...] about Lao province seeks cooperation in ancient town preservation with Quang Nam