4th December 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

Abstract With a shared border of nearly 2,400 km and a special cooperative relationship, Viet Nam and Laos possess many favorable conditions to form strategic economic corridors, linking transport and logistics infrastructure, institutions and policies, as well as border markets. However, an assessment of the 2020–2024 period shows that logistics connectivity between the two countries still faces numerous bottlenecks, including uncoordinated infrastructure, high transport costs, complex customs procedures, limited levels of digitalization, and enterprise cooperation capacity that remains disproportionate to potential. On this basis, the study proposes a system of viewpoints, orientations, and solution groups to strengthen Viet Nam–Laos logistics connectivity in the coming period. Key solutions include: (i) upgrading and modernizing bilateral transport and logistics infrastructure; (ii) reforming customs procedures, implementing a “single window – single stop” mechanism, and applying digital technologies; (iii) strengthening enterprise–state cooperation, developing cross-border logistics services and e-commerce; (iv) promoting institutional cooperation, financial and investment policies; and (v) building green logistics models associated with sustainable development. The synchronized implementation of these solutions is expected to shorten transport time, reduce logistics costs, increase cargo volumes, facilitate trade, and move toward the target of USD 5 billion in bilateral trade turnover in the coming years.

1st August 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and his co-chairmanship of the 47th meeting of the Vietnam–Laos Inter-Governmental Committee mark a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between the two nations. This high-level diplomatic engagement—held from January 9 to 10, 2025—underscores the enduring strength and strategic depth of Vietnam–Laos relations in the face of an increasingly complex global and regional landscape.

30th July 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

On July 17, 2025, the vibrant city of Vientiane, capital of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, became the focal point of regional economic cooperation as it hosted the grand opening ceremony of VIETLAO EXPO 2025. This signature event, the largest bilateral trade promotion platform between Vietnam and Laos, marked not just another chapter in a long-standing economic friendship but also a bold reaffirmation of shared aspirations for sustainable, inclusive, and dynamic growth in the Mekong sub-region.

10th July 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

In an era where regional connectivity and economic resilience are critical pillars for national development, Vietnam and Laos are emerging as a model of strategic cooperation and enduring friendship. The most compelling evidence of this momentum lies in the remarkable 100.4% increase in bilateral trade over the first five months of 2025—reaching USD 1.6 billion, a figure that reflects not only commercial vigor but also the fruits of long-term diplomatic vision and infrastructural collaboration.

18th June 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

On the afternoon of July 17 in Vientiane, the capitals of Vietnam and Laos came together in a vibrant display of economic cooperation with the opening ceremony of the VIETLAO EXPO 2025, co-organized by the Ministries of Industry and Trade of both nations. The event drew the participation of senior officials from the two ministries, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyễn Minh Tâm, representatives from numerous Vietnamese and Lao enterprises, as well as a large crowd of Lao citizens and members of the Vietnamese community living in Laos.