At the event, the Vietnamese PM congratulated Laos on the positive results in the country’s fight against COVID-19 and reopening, and highly valued the two countries’ sound cooperation in the bilateral framework as well as at regional and international forums. The Lao PM spoke highly of Vietnam’s important achievements in the recent time, especially in bringing the COVID-19 pandemic under control and promptly reopening its borders for socio-economic recovery and development, and thanked Vietnam for cooperation and support for Laos over the years. The two PMs rejoiced at the stable development of the Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation. Since the start of 2022, the countries have exchanged delegations at all levels, notably an official visit to Vietnam by the Lao PM in January. They have collaborated in effective implementing high-level agreements and those adopted at the 44th meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee chaired by the … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Lao counterpart in U.S.
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Vietnam temporarily leads medal tally at SEA Games 31
Runners Nguyen Thi Oanh (right) and Pham Thi Hong Le won the gold and silver medals in the women’s 5,000m event at SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi – As of 9pm on May 14, Vietnam had topped the medal tally at SEA Games 31 with 93 medals, including 38 golds, 27 silvers and 28 bronzes. Thailand ranked second with 14 gold, 14 silver and 29 bronze medals, followed by Indonesia with 13 golds, 17 silvers and 7 bronzes. Also on May 14, Brunei won its first gold medal at SEA Games 31 in the men's taolu nanquan (southern boxing style) event. Meanwhile Laos and Timor Leste are still looking for the first gold medal. The Vietnamese sports delegation had great successes on the second official competition day at SEA Games 31 when they secured 15 gold, 15 silver and three bronze medals. Rowing is the most impressive team with four gold medals on the last day of competition. This result helped the Vietnamese team overtake Indonesia to take the first place at the Games, with eight golds, … [Read more...] about Vietnam temporarily leads medal tally at SEA Games 31
Solidarity vital to ASEAN’s survival: Vietnamese Deputy PM
Building solidarity based on a foundation of common interests is central to the survival of ASEAN, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh said in a press interview on Tuesday. The statement comes just one week before the socio-economic bloc celebrates its 50th anniversary. ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, was founded on August 8, 1967 when foreign ministers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand gathered in Bangkok to sign the ASEAN Declaration. The association has since expanded to include Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia, raising its membership count to ten countries. On Tuesday, Deputy PM Minh, who serves as Vietnam’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, sat down with the country’s press to share his vision for ASEAN’s development ahead of the association’s 50th birthday. An infographic illustrating the history of development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Graphic: Tuoi Tre … [Read more...] about Solidarity vital to ASEAN’s survival: Vietnamese Deputy PM