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Vientiane (VNA) – The Vietnam Consulate General in the Lao northern province of Luang Prabang and the local Laos – Vietnam Friendship Association have kicked off a host of events to mark the Vietnam – Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022. Addressing the launch ceremony, Vietnamese Consul General Nguyen Dang Hung stressed exchanges of culture, sport, and cuisine are an occasion for tightening the close bond among Vietnamese expatriates, authorities and Lao people in Luang Prabang. This will help foster the great friendship between the two Parties, countries, and peoples, he said. He took the occasion to ask for further support from the local agencies and the Vietnamese community in hosting more celebration activities. Following the ceremony, a culture-sport-food exchange programme took place, featuring a friendly football match, culinary delights, and musical performances./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Laos solidarity friendship year celebration in full swing

During the meetings, Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavan, National Assembly Chairman Xaysomphone Phomvihane and President of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Xinlavong Khoutphaythoun all spoke highly of the cooperation between the Vietnamese southern hub and Lao capital Vientiane as well as other localities of Laos. They affirmed that the Lao people are always grateful for HCM City’s support for and cooperation with not only Vientiane, Savannakhet and Champasak which have twin relations with the city, but also other Lao localities. The visit of the HCM City delegation will contribute to deepening the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, the Lao leaders said. They expressed a wish that HCM City will continue to share its experience in economic development with Vientiane and other Lao localities. The visiting HCM City official expressed … [Read more...] about Lao leaders appreciate Ho Chi Minh City-Vientiane cooperation

Australian Ambassador Robyn Mudie talks to a successful woman joining the project in Son La province at the symposium. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi - The Australian-funded Gender Responsive Equitable Agriculture and Tourism (GREAT) programme hosted a symposium, Engaging Women in Markets – Scaling up Local Successes Nationwide, in Hanoi on May 27. Throughout the day, the GREAT programme team and Government of Vietnam representatives discussed evidence and lessons learned from the GREAT Programme that can help inform Vietnam’s National Target Programmes (NTPs) implementation. The NTPs and GREAT both aspire to stronger socio-economic opportunities in Vietnam’s northwest region, particularly for the ethnic communities that call the region home. GREAT is Australia’s most significant gender investment in Vietnam, totalling 33.7 million AUD (24.1 million USD). The programme works with businesses, NGOs, government and civil society partners to build more inclusive business and market systems … [Read more...] about Australia, Vietnam work together on gender equality for stronger economies

The city Party chief spent much time talking and commemorating the two late leaders who made great contributions to the national liberation revolution of Laos and the special friendship between the Parties, States and people of the two nations throughout history. Late Prime Minister Sisavath Keobounphanh had joined in the revolutionary activity very early, in 1947, as a soldier of the Northwestern Propaganda Volunteer Armed-Force Team. In 1950, he joined the Indochinese Communist Party (PCI) and then held many key positions in the Laos Party and State. Meanwhile, late NA President Samane Vignaket had also participated in the revolutionary activity very early. From 1935 to 1945, he joined the revolutionary forces for national liberation in Laos and was appointed to important positions of the Party and State, including Member of the Politburo, President of the Laos National Assembly, Minister of Education and Sports, Head of the Organization Commission of Lao People’s Revolutionary … [Read more...] about HCMC Party Chief visits families of late senior leaders of Laos

People in Laos line up to buy petrol (Photo: AFP) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Lao Fuel and Gas Association are urging people to be frugal in their use of fuel and not to travel unnecessarily. The call is to ensure that enough reserves of petrol are available for use for farming and other essential activities. Some farmers have complained that they are unable to cultivate their crops because of the petrol shortage and called on the relevant parties to take speedy action to tackle the crisis. Khammuan is one of the many provinces suffering from a lack of fuel, and pumps at some petrol stations have run dry, meaning that many motorists are unable to use their vehicles. The National Assembly of Laos has passed a resolution to reduce the excise tax on fuel s in order to attempt to avert a fuel crisis in the country, reports Laotian Times. Excise tax on diesel fuels will be reduced from 21 percent to 11 percent, while … [Read more...] about Lao government urges against unnecessary travel to save fuel

The Economic Committee of the National Assembly (NA) has recently proposed developing nuclear power over the next decades to ensure national energy security and meet the ‘net zero’ goal Vietnam set at the 26th UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26). Vietnam is likely to develop nuclear power in the coming decades to ensure national energy security and meet COP26 commitments. (Illustrative photo by AFP). Nuclear power proposal Vietnam put the Ninh Thuan 1 & 2 nuclear power plant projects on hold under a NA resolution in 2016 for safety reasons and in order to mobilise resources for other key projects. In a report overseeing the implementation of the resolution, the Economic Committee of the National Assembly suggested that Vietnam consider developing nuclear power over the coming decades, and the Ninh Thuan projects should be reactivated at an appropriate time. It reasoned that nuclear power is a low-carbon source of electricity that will make an … [Read more...] about Vietnam likely to consider nuclear power development

During their study at the school, Lao and Cambodian trainees have been provided with knowledge of basic science, social sciences and humanities, communication skills for staff and commanding officers at detachment level. What they have acquired in the courses provided in Vietnam is expected to help them well perform their advisory, organizational, commanding and training role in the future. It will also help them effectively exploit assigned equipment and boost their self-study, self-research to improve their capability to meet the growing requirements of modern warfare. Addressing the event, the school’s rector Senior Colonel Le Xuan Hung applauded and congratulated the foreign trainees on their duty fulfillment in Vietnam. The Vietnamese senior officer believed that after graduation, they will heighten the spirit of acquiring more knowledge, quickly have access to and embrace their units’ duties, and apply what they have learnt in Vietnam to reality of commanding, managing, … [Read more...] about Graduation ceremony held for Lao and Cambodian officers

Minh made the suggestion while delivering his remarks at the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia (FOA 2022) in Tokyo on May 26. He said, entering the third decade of the 21st century, Asia is witnessing historical profound changes, with both opportunities and challenges that have long-term impacts on future generations. As the region and the world are focusing resources on addressing urgent and unprecedented issues, first and foremost, countries need to make responsible contributions, show mutual respect, and equally cooperate for mutual benefits, he said. In the region, territorial disputes at sea continue to threaten peace and security. Regarding the East Sea (South China Sea), it is necessary to settle disputes and disagreements via peaceful measures and in line with international law, particularly the United Nations Charter and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, he said. Minh also suggested that more than ever before, Asia … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls on Asia to maintain peaceful, stable environment for prosperity

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 27. – Deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) on May 27 discussed a report on the draft Law on Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level in their ongoing third session. According to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra, the bill comprises seven chapters and 74 articles, adding many new contents to existing regulations in the field, including those on the implementation of democracy in agencies. Read full story – Upholding Vietnam’s peace-loving tradition and implementing the Party and State’s policy, over the past years, the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) has sent officers and soldiers to participate in the United Nations (UN)’ peacekeeping missions, which has been supported by local people and appreciated by the UN and the international community. The spirit of dedication and responsibility of Vietnamese soldiers has helped spread the image of the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 27

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. – Senior Party officials of Vietnam and Cuba have agreed that amid the COVID-19 pandemic, regular meetings and exchanges between the two Parties and countries vividly demonstrate their special friendship. Vo Van Thuong, Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee held online talks with Roberto Morales Ojeda, Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee on May 26. Read full story - Asia needs to play a greater role in maintaining and fostering a peaceful and stable environment conducive to development and prosperity in the region and beyond, on the shared basis of cooperation, understanding, trust and responsibility, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has said. Minh made the suggestion while delivering his remarks at the 27th … [Read more...] about ☀ Morning digest on May 27