SCO summit approves setting up of Development Bank

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday announced that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states have decided to set up a Development Bank to increase the efficiency and social development of the region. The approval to set up...

Việt Nam, Cambodia reaffirm strong political, economic and border cooperation

HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has emphasised Việt Nam’s longstanding appreciation for the support of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), the Government and people of Cambodia, underlining the importance of the close bilateral...

NA Vice Chairwoman receives Lao-Vietnam Friendship Association delegation

Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairwoman of the Vietnam–Laos Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Nguyen Thi Thanh hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 1 for a delegation of the Laos–Vietnam Friendship...

Vietnam, Cambodia reaffirm strong political, economic and border cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasised Vietnam’s longstanding appreciation for the support of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), the Government and people of Cambodia, underlining the importance of the close bilateral...

SCO Summit approves development bank, announces new security and economic initiatives

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have approved the establishment of a Development Bank. The decision came after a decade of discussions among members. “The approval to set...

Laos advances nutrition efforts using fortified rice

VIENTIANE, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Laos is stepping up efforts to combat widespread micronutrient deficiencies by launching a large-scale rice fortification initiative aimed at improving national nutrition and public health. Representatives from the...

NA Vice Chair receives Lao-Việt Nam Friendship Association delegation

HÀ NỘI — Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairwoman of the Việt Nam–Laos Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Nguyễn Thị Thanh hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Monday for a delegation of the Laos–Việt Nam Friendship Association, led...

Laos enhances economic diplomacy to drive trade, investment growth

VIENTIANE, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a consultation meeting with Lao officials stationed overseas to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and international integration, aiming to strengthen the country's...

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Díaz-Canel visits Vietnam, China, and Laos: a trip to reaffirm the historic and friendly ties that unite us

Photo: Estudios Revolución "The visit of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to Vietnam, China, and Laos involves a combination of very important...

TİKA Hands Over Cold Storage Facility Project to Laos

KPL The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) delegation, led by Mr. Dursun Ali Yaşacan, Head of East and South Asia, Pacific and Latin America Department, paid a working visit to Laos from 26–30 August 2025. (KPL) The Turkish...

Cuban President begins Asian tour of Vietnam, China, and Laos

According to the statement, the president will participate in events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the proclamation of independence and founding of the then Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and the victory in the Chinese People’s War of...

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PM meets with top Lao leader on SCO Summit sidelines

TIANJIN — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a meeting with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit...

Việt Nam exports additional 340,000 doses of ASF vaccine to Philippines

HÀ NỘI — The AVAC Việt Nam JSC exported its second batch of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, AVAC ASF LIVE, comprising 340,000 doses, to the Philippines early on Tuesday. Nguyễn Văn Diệp, General Director of AVAC Việt Nam, said the Philippines...

US ITC to pursue investigation on PV cell imports from India, Indonesia and Laos

As a result of the positive determination, the US Department of Commerce (DoC) will continue its investigation of imported solar PV cells from India, Indonesia and Laos. The investigation was first initiated last month. This follows a suite of...

Lao Sets September Priorities to Strengthen Economy, Infrastructure

The Lao government has outlined its key priorities for September, focusing on stabilizing the economy, improving infrastructure, and maintaining national stability. These decisions came during the two-day monthly meeting of the cabinet and...

Lao PDR Advances National Rice Fortification to Improve Nutrition and Public Health

KPL The Lao PDR is stepping up efforts to combat widespread micronutrient deficiencies by launching a large-scale rice fortification initiative aimed at improving national nutrition and public health. (KPL) The Lao PDR is stepping up efforts to...

Lao diplomatic missions in China, France congratulate Vietnam on National Day

Hanoi (VNA) - The Lao diplomatic missions in China and France on August 27 visited the Vietnamese Embassies and Vietnamese representative agencies in the host countries on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19,...

PM Oli holds meeting with Lao PDR Prez in Tianjin

CHINA, Sept 1: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is in Tianjin of China to attend the SCO Summit 2025, held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith Monday morning on the sidelines of the...