The Hanoitimes - The visits are believed to enhance ties with the two neighboring countries amid growing economic relations. Vietnam, Laos target stronger economic ties in 2019 Cambodia king in Vietnam for leisure tour In Vietnam, PM Hun Sen says no foreign military bases allowed in Cambodia General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President Nguyen Phu Trong will pay an official visit to Laos on February 24-25 and a state visit to Cambodia on February 25-26, local media has reported. President Nguyen Phu Trong. Photo: Baochinhphu The visits will be made at the invitation of Laotian President Bounnhang Vorachit and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni. This will be the first overseas trip after Trong was elected president in October 2018. On February 20, President Trong received Laotian Minister of Public Security Vilay Lakhamfong in Hanoi. In November 2016, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong visited Laos, his first … [Read more...] about Vietnam president to visit neighboring Laos, Cambodia
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Laos, Cambodia, Việt Nam agree to jointly promote Buddhism
Buddhist leaders and delegates from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam gather at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane for the First Buddhist Leaders’ Conference. – Photo KhamphanViet Nam News VIENTIANE — Buddhists from Laos, Cambodia and Việt Nam gathered in Vientiane on Tuesday for the first Cambodia, Laos and Việt Nam Buddhist Leaders’ Conference, which aimed to strengthen co-operation in promoting Buddhism in the three countries. The conference took place at the National Convention Centre and was attended by the President of the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation, Manha-ngon Damrongboun, and the President of the Lao Front for National Development, Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, together with 570 Buddhists from Laos, Cambodia and Việt Nam. The conference was organised by the Lao Front for National Development and the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation. Its aim was to strengthen co-operation between the three countries’ Buddhist … [Read more...] about Laos, Cambodia, Việt Nam agree to jointly promote Buddhism
Kon Tum to host Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia friendship exchange
Major General Nguyen Tien Thang speaks at the press conference (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The first Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia border friendship exchange in 2018 will take place in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on November 2. The information was revealed by Major General Nguyen Tien Thang, head of the Political Department of the Border Guard High Command, at a press conference on October 24. The exchange aims to enhance the solidarity and friendship among the three countries in general and between the authorities, people and border guard forces of Kon Tum and those of Rattnakiri province of Cambodia and Attapeu and Sekong provinces of Laos in particular. The event will feature many activities, including a friendship seminar, border marker salute and joint patrol, friendship tree planting at the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia border T-junction, as well as free check-ups and medicine supply for people in border areas. The border marker salute and joint patrol will take place … [Read more...] about Kon Tum to host Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia friendship exchange
Seven Vietnam startups among 19 semi-finalists of MIST Startup Accelerator
The 19 startups will join a MIST Travel Startups Fundamentals Bootcamp from May 17-22 in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. The five most outstanding startups will subsequently receive innovation grants up to US$10,000, six months of intensive coaching, a trip to meet industry experts at the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, and an opportunity to pitch investors in Singapore. Illustrative photo “Our selection panel of investors and industry experts had a difficult choice from more than 100 MIST Startup Accelerator applications. The 19 startups that made it through represent the best of the Greater Mekong Subregion - travel startups with innovative models, the ability to scale, capacity to impact local communities, and potential to help solve key challenges facing tourism in the region,” said Jason Lusk, director of MIST. Startups selected to the MIST Startup Accelerator include: Cambodia Bayonia handpicks good value hotels and connects them … [Read more...] about Seven Vietnam startups among 19 semi-finalists of MIST Startup Accelerator
Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summer
Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summerBy Anh Nguyen Foreign tourists take an elephant ride in Dak Lak Province - PHOTO: ANH NGUYEN Saigontourist, the country’s leading tourism and hospitality firm, is offering a wide variety of super promotional programs this summer. For the tour to Buon Ma Thuot City in Daklak Province by plane, guests can enjoy four-star service at Saigon - Ban Me Hotel though the tour price is as low as VND2.3 million per person. The air travel programs to Nha Trang City in south-central Vietnam and Phu Quoc Island off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang cost VND4.229 million and VND4.079 million respectively. Those interested in exploring the pristine beach of Ky Co and seeing the stunning sunset in Eo Gio, which is in between the ocean and an imposing cliff, can choose a four-day Tuy Hoa-Quy Nhon tour priced at VND6.129 million. Other budget programs include three to five-day tours by plane to tourist attractions on the … [Read more...] about Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summer