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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

Representatives of the three provinces sign agreement at the conference The conference was organized to further promote cooperation in investment, trade, tourism, labor and communication among the three provinces in the new situation. At the same time, it also tightened the friendship and cooperation for mutual development between the three provinces in particular and the three countries in general; thereby, contributing to promoting the development of the East-West Economic Corridor and building a stronger and stronger ASEAN community. At the conference, the parties signed the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the three provinces between 2022 through 2023 in all fields of trade, investment, tourism, labor and communication particularly focusing on strengthening the implementation of the agreement. At the same time businesses and investors in their provinces are encouraged to connect for finding investment opportunities and implementing development programs and … [Read more...] about Conference on trade, investment, tourism cooperation between VN, Lao, Thailand

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen at a ceremony marking 45 years of the journey to overthrow Pol Pot genocidal regime (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) - On June 24-25, prestigious Cambodian news agencies such as Rasmei Kampuchea, Fresh News, CEN (Cambodia Express News) published an interview granted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Cambodia-Vietnam diplomatic relations (June 24) and the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Year 2022. In the interview, Prak Sokhonn said that over the past 55 years, Cambodia and Vietnam have affirmed to the world that their relationship is sustainable, profound, comprehensive and resilient to regional and international geopolitical fluctuations. The two countries have the ability to maintain and promote their close solidarity and cooperation in all fields and all frameworks, both … [Read more...] about Cambodian Deputy PM highlights sustainable, profound, all-round relations with Vietnam

Famous specialist on Southeast Asia Carl Thayer said Vietnam was entirely justified under international law in exercising self-defense against the Khmer Rouge who first attacked Vietnamese island territories in 1975. Vietnam and Cambodia celebrated the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations on June 24, 2022. On this occasion, Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Canberra Carl Thayer wrote to The Hanoi Times his insights into the relations between the two neighboring countries. The 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia celebrated in Hanoi on June 24. Photo: Baoquocte In 1967 the war in Vietnam was escalating as the United States poured more ground troops into South Vietnam and sought to interdict the Ho Chi Minh Trail. At the same time, the U.S. continued its air war over North Vietnam. Prince Norodom Sihanouk consistently followed the path of neutrality and non-alignment since independence … [Read more...] about Vietnam entirely justified in exercising self-defense against Khmer Rouge: Carl Thayer

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

Hanoi motorbike tour and Hoi An cooking class have been selected by readers of US travel site Tripadvisor as two of the 25 best travel experiences in Asia. The Hanoi motorbike tour takes more than four hours. (Photo: Tripadvisor) The half-day guided motorbike tour in Hanoi allows tourists to explore Vietnam’s capital city’s famous landmarks like Long Bien Bridge, Hai Ba Trung Temple, the Presidential Palace Historical Site and try some of the city's best street foods. As part of the tour, visitors will have an opportunity to explore "Train Street", formed by railway tracks running alongside Dien Bien Phu and Phung Hung streets in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, with residential buildings just a few feet away on either side. Meanwhile, the five-hour cooking class, organised by Hoi An Eco Tours Discovery, is considered a fun and interesting way to experience the rural life in Hoi An, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam’s central Quang Nam … [Read more...] about Hanoi motorbike tour, Hoi An cooking class among top travel experiences in Asia

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

At the meeting with the visiting Cambodian Deputy-Prime Minister, Prime Minister (PM) Phuc congratulated the Cambodians on their great achievements in every aspect, and affirmed that the wish of the Vietnamese Party, State, Government and people is always for peace, stability, development and prosperity for Cambodia and its people. The host highly appreciated the recent results of bilateral cooperation between the police and security forces of the two countries in fighting drug-related crime, economic crime, cyber-crime, human trafficking and national security violations. The guest also said that the Cambodian Ministry of Interior always tries its best to well implement agreements between the leaders of the two countries, particularly on fighting trans-national crimes and building a Vietnam-Cambodia borderline of peace, stability and development. The visiting Deputy-PM took the chance to thank the Vietnamese Party, Government and Ministry of Public Security for their valuable … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives Cambodian Deputy-PM and Lao Police Chief

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

Lao Bảo Border Gate between Việt Nam and Laos. — VNA/VNS Photo VIENTIANE — Thailand is discussing with Laos and Việt Nam 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 the central province of Hà Tĩnh in Việt Nam. The distance from Nakhon Phanom to Hà Tĩnh 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, … [Read more...] about Bus route connecting Thailand-Laos-Việt Nam in discussion