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Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue is welcomed at Wattay international airport in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane  (VNA) – Pasaxon, the organ of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRD), has published an article on the official visit to Laos by Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, describing the trip as an important event in the history of the two countries’ traditional relations. visit takes place in the context that the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2022) and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2022) and the Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022. VNA … [Read more...] about Lao newspaper spotlights Vietnamese NA Chairman’s official visit

The three-day visit is being made at the invitation of President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane. Hue is being accompanied by N.A. Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai; N.A. Secretary General and Head of the N.A. Office Bui Van Cuong; Chairman of the N.A. Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha; Chairman of the N.A. Council for Ethnic Affairs Y Thanh Ha Nie K'dam; Chairman of the N.A. Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh; and Chairman of the N.A. Committee for Defense and Security Le Tan Toi, among others. Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung and the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, and representatives of the Vietnamese community welcomed Hue and the high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese legislature at the airport. Representatives from the Lao side at the welcome ceremony were Vice President of the Lao N.A. Sommad Pholsena, Chairman of the Lao N.A.’s Committee for Foreign Affairs Sanya Praseuth, and N.A. Deputy Secretary General Bounthan Bounvilay. … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman arrives in Vientiane, beginning official visit to Laos

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (eighth from left) presents a gift to a representative of the Lao - Viet Bank on May 15. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue visited the Lao - Viet Bank (LVB), the commercial representative of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) in Laos, in Vientiane on May 15. LVB was established on June 22, 1999 and had charter capital of 791.3 billion LAK (100 million USD at the date of capital contribution). Present in nine of the 18 provinces and cities in Laos, it is Vietnam’s leading commercial bank and also one of the three largest financial institutions in the country, with total assets currently approximating 1.1 billion USD - ranking third in the local banking system. Speaking highly of the bank’s development over the last 23 years, Chairman Hue, who is paying an official visit to Laos, said BIDV should help promote investment and give advice to Vietnamese … [Read more...] about NA Chairman visits Lao – Viet Bank in Vientiane

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.

Vietnam are ranking first in Group A of men’s football at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after defeating Timor Leste 2-0 in their last group-stage match in northern Phu Tho Province on Sunday evening. As Vietnam had already secured a spot in the semifinals, coach Park Hang Seo decided to deploy his reserve line-up in this game. Despite having the advantage over Timor Leste, the Golden Stars were unable to net any goal in the first half. Nguyen Van Tung opened the scoring for Vietnam in the 53rd minute with an accurate header following a pass from Le Van Do. Timor Leste boosted their offensive and were able to strike Vietnam’s net in the 56th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Vietnam were given a corner kick in the 65th minute, allowing Ho Thanh Minh to widen the gap for the Golden Stars with another header. No more goals were scored in the remaining time of the match. The 2-0 victory helped Vietnam become the leaders of Group A with 10 points, … [Read more...] about Vietnam defeat Timor Leste to advance to SEA Games men’s football semis as group leaders

Vietnamese athletes amassed 29 more gold medals on Sunday, bringing their 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold tally to 66, helping the hosts stay atop the medal table by the end of the competition day. The gold medals came from duathlon, wushu, standard chess, blitz chess, dancesport, track and field, gymnastics, swimming, bodybuilding, pétanque, jiu-jitsu, fencing, and e-sport. Notably, wushu - a hard and soft and complete martial art - contributed seven golds, while dancesport and track and field bagged five each. At the time of writing on Monday, Vietnam’s medal count has included 66 golds, 46 silvers, and 43 bronzes, which is the leading achievement compared to other sport delegations, according to statistics on the 31st SEA Games’ official website. Thailand followed behind with 27 golds, 24 silvers, and 42 bronzes, while the Philippines jumped to third place with 20 golds, 27 silvers, and 37 bronzes. Indonesia fell to No. 4 and Malaysia ranked fifth, while Singapore, … [Read more...] about Vietnam continues topping medal table at SEA Games with 66 gold medals

Vietnamese Sepak Takraw players finish second in the women’s regu event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam ese Sepak Takraw players were awarded a silver and a bronze at the ongoing SEA Games 31 during a ceremony held in Hanoi on May 15. The ceremony saw the presence of Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and President of the Asian Sepak Takraw Federation Abdul Halim Abdul Kader. After three days of competition, Vietnam earned a bronze in the men’s team regu, following Thailand in the first place and Malaysia in the second. In the women’s event, the Vietnamese players won against Malaysia and Laos but suffered a loss to Thailand, finishing the tournament in second place. These are the first medals of the team at SEA Games 31 ./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam win a silver and bronze in Sepak Takraw

Vietnam comfortably beat Timor Leste 2-0 at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho Province on the evening of May 15 to progress into the semi-finals of the 31st SEA Games men’s football event as the Group A winners. Nguyen Van Tung and Ho Thanh Minh were on target after the break as Park Hang-seo’s troops concluded their group-stage campagin at the top with 10 points, one clear of Indonesia. Indonesia’s 3-1 victory over Myanmar earlier on Sunday not only sent coach Shin Tae-yong’s side through to the last four, but also helped Vietnam book a semi-final place regardless of the result of their match against bottom-placed Timor Leste. Given that fact, coach Park Hang-seo decided to rest some key players, including Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Tien Linh and Do Hung Dung, on the bench and gave the opportunity to the irregular ones. With Timor Leste being the minnows, it came as little surprise when Vietnam promptly took control of the match right after the first whistle. The hosts threatened to … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Vietnam advance to semi-finals as Group A winners

U.S. President Joe Biden said he has a lot of affection for Vietnam and promised to provide more support for the Southeast Asian country during his meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh earlier this week. PM Chinh met with President Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Thursday (local time) within the framework of U.S. - ASEAN Special Summit, according to the Vietnam News Agency. During their talks, President Biden said that he personally has a lot of affection for the country and the people of Vietnam. When he was still a senator, Biden and John McCain, his late friend and colleague, had lobbied to promote the U.S. relations with Vietnam, he added. As a leading developed country, the U.S. is eager to cooperate with and assist developing countries in various areas, including economic and trade development, disease prevention and control, and climate change response. U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders of ASEAN member countries pose … [Read more...] about US President Joe Biden has lots of affection for Vietnam: news agency

Thailand (in blue) defeat Laos 5-0 (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh – Thailand thrashed Laos 5-0 in the last match of Group B in women's football at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 15 at Cam Pha stadium in the northern province of Quang Ninh. Thailand’s Rodthong opened the score in the 17th minute. The net of the Lao side was also rocked in the 43rd, 57th, 60th and 85th minutes. After three matches, Thailand fetched 7 points to top Group B while Laos was still empty-handed. With this win, Thailand advanced to the semi-finals and will face the Philippines who come second in Group A. The remaining match of the semi-finals will see the competition of Vietnam that tops Group A and Myanmar. Both matches will take place at Cam Pha stadium on May 18. Earlier on May 14, Vietnam routed Cambodia with a 7-0 win, helping the team complete the qualifying round at the top of Group A. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Thailand defeat Laos 5-0, advancing to semi-finals of women’s football