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Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency, he emphasized that it is the first time Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Laos since he took office, and also the first time that Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone received a foreign leader after he was elected to the position on December 30, 2022. Those factors bring fresh air into the two countries, he said. During his 30-hour visit to Lao, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh co-chaired a ceremony to conclude the Vietnam-Laos, Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022. The two PMs also co-chaired the 45th meeting of the Lao-Vietnam Inter-Governmental Committee and witnessed the signing ceremony of 10 cooperation documents. According to Boviengkham, over the years, Vietnam has discussed and negotiated with many countries about a digital cooperation partnership but has not signed any such partnership agreement with any country. He said Vietnam chooses Laos as the first digital cooperation partner and Vietnam is also the first digital … [Read more...] about Prime Minister’s Lao visit brings fresh air to Vietnam – Laos relations: Friendship association chairman

At the programme (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) - Overseas Vietnamese ( OVs ) in Laos gathered at a “Xuan que huong” (Homeland Spring) programme in Vientiane on January 13 on the occasion of  the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) - the most important festival of Vietnamese people in a year. The event was jointly hosted by the Vietnamese Cultural Centre (VCC) in Laos, the Vietnamese Association, and the Vietnamese Business Association in Vientiane. Addressing the event, Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos Phan Minh Chien highly appreciated significant contributions by the Vietnamese community in Laos to the homeland last year, expressing his hope that Vietnamese expats in Laos will continue to join hands with the Party, State, and people in the homeland in the national construction and development, and consolidating the great national solidarity bloc. He also urged the community to make more contributions to the host country’s development, thus further promoting … [Read more...] about Programme brings early Tet asmosphere to OVs in Laos

Vietnam's rich cuisine has made it a favorite culinary destination not only for Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay but also for food lovers worldwide. The world's famous chef Gordon Ramsay has listed many dishes from Vietnam among the best in Asia and globally. Ramsay, the owner of many restaurants, a TV star, and a famous cooking show judge, has recently expressed his love for Southeast Asian cuisines, including Vietnamese ones. Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay. Photo: Salon.com Specifically, he shared in an interview with a Korean YouTuber that Vietnam and Laos were two of his favorite culinary destinations. When asked, “Where would you say is the No.1 food destination?”, Ramsay picked three names, including two from Southeast Asia: Vietnam and Laos. “Vietnam is an extraordinary melting pot of food. I fell in love, there’s just such a humble approach to eating food,” he exclaimed. He added that “I recently came out of Laos, and going back … [Read more...] about Vietnam named among top food destinations by Gordon Ramsay

Northwest Vietnam is benefiting from a project worth US$24 million to mainly develop community-based economic models. Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski has led a delegation to visit projects in Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Phu Tho that are benefitting from Australian support. Ambassador Andrew meets with Mr Dang Xuan Phong, Party Secretary of Lao Cai province. Photo: Embassy of Australia in Hanoi The visit on January 11-13 shows that Australia remains committed to supporting socio-economic development in Northwest Vietnam. In the meeting with leaders in Lao Cai and Yen Bai, the discussions confirmed that the northwest region remains a focus in the broader Australia-Vietnam bilateral partnership. Australian support is growing from an initial focus on clean water and agriculture to now include transport infrastructure, women’s economic empowerment, tourism development and private sector development to better the lives of men and women, … [Read more...] about Australia continues supporting development in Northwest Vietnam

"The game today was amazing," Lam said after the match in Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium Friday night. "Looking at it from an optimistic point of view, I think 2-2 draw is a good result." According to the away goal rule, Thailand now have the advantage. Vietnam will need to win or earn a draw of at least 3-3 in the second leg to win the championship, while Thailand will only need a goalless or 1-1 draw. Lam said he believes in a triumphant result for Vietnam. "Together we will certainly win the second leg," Lam said. "I and everyone else are confident." The 2-2 draw on Friday ended Lam’s streak of six straight clean matches at AFF Cup 2022. The 30-year-old successfully blocked all scoring attempts from Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, and Myanmar in the group stage, and Indonesia in the semifinals. Vietnam opened the scoring on Friday night after center-back Que Ngoc Hai in an attack down the right flank crossed a great ball for Nguyen Tien Linh, who headed it in. But early into the … [Read more...] about Vietnam keeper confident of AFF Cup final victory away from home

P.P.A., a nine-year-old girl in Lao Cai City of the namesake northern mountainous province, was saved from a 25-centimeter gap between two houses on Friday. According to the Lao Cai Province Police, at about 4:15 pm, local residents detected the girl who got wedged between the walls of two houses in Kim Tan Ward, Lao Cai City after falling from the second floor of one of the two houses. Two vehicles and more than 20 firefighters and rescuers were later detached to the scene to save the girl. The gap between the two walls was determined to be 25 centimeters wide and have no exit. As a result, the girl could not escape from the gap herself. To pull the girl out of the gap, rescuers dismantled part of the walls. After nearly 30 minutes, the girl was saved. Her health has been stable. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! P.P.A., a nine-year-old girl in Lao Cai City of the namesake northern mountainous province, was saved … [Read more...] about 9-year-old girl stuck between two walls in northern Vietnam rescued

The midlands and plains will see temperatures fall to 9-11 degrees Celsius, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. Northern Vietnam will see temperatures hovering around 16-19 degrees Celsius between January 16-19, with with an average daily temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius or less. High mountain regions are likely to get frost and snow, the center said. Temperature will rise slightly during the first few days of the Lunar New Year holiday, from Sunday next week, before falling again due to an intensifying cold air. U.S. weather forecaster AccuWeather said that Hanoi's temperatures would be between 18-30 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 11-21 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 10-15 degrees Celsius early next week, and 12 to 22 degrees Celsius by the end of the week. Mountainous regions like Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province, which is 1,500 m above sea level, will have temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius during the day and below 4 degrees Celsius at night next … [Read more...] about Cold air settles over northern Vietnam

The event was jointly hosted by the Vietnamese Cultural Center (VCC) in Laos, the Vietnamese Association, and the Vietnamese Business Association in Vientiane. Addressing the event, Counselor of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos Phan Minh Chien highly appreciated significant contributions by the Vietnamese community in Laos to the homeland last year, expressing his hope that Vietnamese expats in Laos will continue to join hands with the Party, State, and people in the homeland in the national construction and development, and consolidating the great national solidarity bloc. He also urged the community to make more contributions to the host country’s development, thus further promoting the Vietnam - Laos traditional friendship and special solidarity. Representing the Vietnamese community in Laos showed their joy when attending the event, expressing their hope that the Year of the Cat will bring good luck, success, and prosperity to OVs in Laos and their compatriots in the homeland. … [Read more...] about Program brings early Tet atmosphere to OVs in Laos

Nine northern Vietnam localities saw temperatures dropping below 10 degrees, with the peaks of Mau Son Mountain in Lang Son dropping to 0 degrees, while other areas in Ha Giang, Vinh Phuc, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Bac Kan, Cao Bang and Dien Bien Provinces recorded temperatures of between 2-9 degrees, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. In Hanoi, temperatures were recorded at around 12-13 degrees, a drop of 5-7 degrees from Sunday. As a mass of cold air keeps exerting its effect on the region, the cold is expected to expand its reach. The cold front, with average daytime temperatures below 15 degrees, should last until January 18 in northern Vietnam and the northern parts of central Vietnam. Mountainous regions may see ice and frost. During the ongoing cold period, the lowest temperatures in northern Vietnam will be around 9-12 degrees, with temperatures in mountainous areas expected to fall below 3 degrees. The northern parts of central Vietnam should … [Read more...] about Northern Vietnam temperatures drop to zero degrees

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presents gifts to social policy beneficiaries, poor households, and disadvantaged labourers and soldiers in Bat Xat district in the northern border province of Lao Cai. (Photo: VNA) Lao Cai (VNA) – Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on January 16 visited and presented gifts to social policy beneficiaries, poor households, and disadvantaged labourers and soldiers in Bat Xat district in the northern border province of Lao Cai, ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival - the most important and longest of Vietnamese in a year. The leader used this occasion to brief on the country’s economic development, state budget collection and external affairs, and recalled the official visit to China by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong from October 30 to November 1, 2022. Citing the joint statement issued during the Party chief’s visit, Chairman Hue said the document mentioned the acceleration of the opening of border gates and the … [Read more...] about NA Chairman pays pre-Tet visit to northern border province of Lao Cai