Laos

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong (right) and Phuvong Ankhamsen, Director of the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration (NAPPA). (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong on November 14 received a delegation from the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration (NAPPA), led by its Director Phuvong Ankhamsen, who are on a working visit to Vietnam. cadres . Expressing his deep thanks for the great, timely and effective support that Vietnam has provided for Laos , including training staff at strategic levels and managers at all levels, Phuvon affirmed that NAPPA will work together with HCMA to effectively implement agreements between senior leaders of the two Parties and countries, and the cooperation agreement between the two academies. For … [Read more...] about Senior Party official receives Lao guests

Representatives of the Lao Ministry of Public Security and the Oriental Pearl Company Limited, a private company from the Republic of Korea, exchange the signed agreements. (Photo: Vientiane Times) Vientiane (VNA) - The General Logistics Department of the Lao Ministry of Public Security recently signed documents to grant the right for the use of state land 62km from Vientiane capital for the construction of a 2.9-billion USD resort complex . An area of 1,200 hectares under the management of the Ministry of Public Security will be used by Oriental Pearl Company Limited, a private company from the Republic of Korea (RoK), to build the complex, according to Vientiane Times. The development will initially involve the construction of a new town, a tourist site and service complex centre, and will aim to boost economic growth and generate job opportunities for local people. It is also envisaged that the project will be a boost to local investment project s by small … [Read more...] about Korean company invests in mega project in Laos

Illustrative image (Photo: https://laotiantimes.com/) Hanoi (VNA) - The Lao government's officials have held a meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to discuss sustainable forest management and carry out a plan to restore forest coverage to 70% in 2035. Noriyuki Ito, JICA Representative in Laos, said the Japanese government appreciates the importance of reducing deforestation in Laos as part of efforts to tackle global climate change. Lao Government to fulfill the target of restoring forest coverage to 70%. It also touched upon other issues including management, protection and use of natural resources and the environment in an efficient and sustainable manner./. VNA … [Read more...] about Laos aims to increase forest coverage to 70% by 2035

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST To: Interested investors The Vietnam National Chemical Group would like to send our regards to the Investors. Vinachem is the investor of the Rock salt Exploitation and Processing Plant in Laos People’s Democratic Republic. The Project’s preliminary information is as follows: Location: Nongbok District, Khammuan province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic Resource reserves: about 29.5 millions KCl Plant capacity: 320.000 tonnes/ year of KCl (KCl ≥95 percent) and 300.000 tonnes/year of NaCl (NaCl ≥98 percent) Total investment: $522.466 million EPC Contractors: Consortium contractors of TTCL (Thailand) – K.UTEC (Germany) – CECO (Vietnam) Vinachem is looking for investors to replace it as the core investor of the project by transferring all our project investment capital to domestic and foreign businesses. Vinachem would like to invite interested investors to share investment opportunities and cooperate with us in the above … [Read more...] about Vinachem is looking for partners for salt mine in Laos

General Luong Cuong (L), Chairman of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – General Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), is leading a delegation to pay an official visit to Laos from November 17-19. On November 17, Cuong paid a courtesy call on Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, and Minister of National Defence General Chansamone Chanyalath, and held talks with Senior Lieutenant General Thongloi Silivong, Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Chairman of the Lao People’s Army (LPA)’s General Department of Politics. Thongloun stressed that Cuong’s visit will contribute to fostering the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, States and people of Laos and Vietnam. Cuong conveyed regards of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s high-ranking military delegation visits Laos

General Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Luang Prabang (VNA) – Forty Vietnamese and Lao young military officers attended an exchange in the northern Lao province of Luang Prabang on November 18, held as part of a visit by General Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army (VPA). Addressing the event, Gen. Cuong emphasized that young military officers of both countries have always been the pioneer force in all missions, from protecting the Party’s ideological foundation to responding to unconventional security challenges, especially in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters. He expressed a wish that young officers of both countries continue to face up to challenge and accept difficult tasks with youth spirit, thus contributing to national development as well as the cooperation between the two countries, … [Read more...] about Young military officers of Vietnam, Laos hold exchange

The Thailand-Vietnam-Laos Business Forum 2022 will take place in Udon Thani city of Thailand from November 27 to 29 to enhance trade exchanges and connectivity among businesses from the three countries. Vietnamese goods are introduced in Thailand The forum is expected to present a great opportunity for Vietnam to introduce its business climate, encourage Thailand to invest in the country, and promote the export of its goods to the Thai and Lao markets, as well as boosting technology transfer among the regional three countries. It will also help Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen linkages with overseas Vietnamese firms, thereby accelerating the introduction of local goods abroad. The event is anticipated to attract the participation of some 500 Thai, Vietnamese, and Laotian businesses operating in fields such as agriculture, tourism, services, high technology, import-export, and finance. Experts say there remains plenty of … [Read more...] about Thailand to host Thailand-Vietnam-Laos Business Forum

Cu Lao Xanh Lighthouse is one of the earliest built lighthouses in Vietnam, located at an altitude of 120m above sea level on a mountain of Nhon Chau island commune, Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province. It was built in 1890 to a height of 16m and is extremely solid. After more than a century, Cu Lao Xanh lighthouse has shown its resilience to extreme weather, safely guiding boats from Quy Nhon to Phu Yen. It is a well-known symbol of Nhon Chau and one of the 30 largest lighthouses in Vietnam. The project started in early October 2022, in which AkzoNobel sponsored 11,168 litres of paint and supported repainting the entire Cu Lao Xanh lighthouse. The lighthouse was protected by Dulux Weathershield, a premium exterior paint that has proven its superiority in two previous lighthouse protection projects - Dai Lanh lighthouse and Vung Tau lighthouse. Cu Lao Xanh lighthouse was given a "new coat" to withstand the harsh weather Dulux Weathershield combines innovative … [Read more...] about AkzoNobel Vietnam protects Cu Lao Xanh lighthouse from harsh weather

Chief of Office of the Party Central Committee Le Minh Hung (L) and Lao Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Chief of Office of the Party Central Committee Le Minh Hung was received by Lao Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on November 22 within the framework of his two-day working visit starting November 21. top Lao leader of the outcomes of talks between him and his Lao counterpart Thongsalith Mangnomek , adding that cooperation between the two offices has contributed importantly to the development of the Vietnam-Laos special solidarity. VNA … [Read more...] about Top Lao leader receives Vietnamese Party official

At the event (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Vietnam Fatherland Front ( VFF ) and the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) co-held their 7th international conference on the nations’ border of peace, friendship, and cooperation for mutual development in Laos’ Savannakhet province on November 22. After hearing a report on the implementation of the joint statement of the 6th conference in 2017, the sides reached a series of agreements. In the spirit of friendship and special solidarity, they said they will increase communications campaigns on the nations’ history, shared border, laws and policies, and cooperation activities and programmes to raise awareness among the public, particularly the youth, about the special ties of Vietnam and Laos. They agreed to step up education and communication work to help people in border areas to be alert to acts of sabotage in contribution to ensuring their nations’ defense-security, solidarity, and friendship. The front … [Read more...] about International conference highlights Vietnam-Laos border of peace, cooperation