19th January 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

On January 13 in Hanoi, the Vietnam–Laos Friendship Association celebrated its golden jubilee, marking 50 years since its establishment on January 15, 1975. The ceremony was both a commemoration of its proud history and a reaffirmation of its mission to nurture the enduring bond between the peoples of Vietnam and Laos. On this occasion, President Lương Cường sent a congratulatory letter, while National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn offered a flower basket to the Association in recognition of its remarkable contributions.

16th January 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

The year 2024 marked a watershed moment in the economic and investment relationship between Vietnam and Laos, signaling a renewed trajectory of strategic alignment, sustainable development, and resilient bilateral trade. Overcoming persistent structural challenges, the two nations have taken significant steps to deepen economic collaboration, laying the foundation for a transformative phase in regional growth.

16th January 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

The Laos–Vietnam Industrial Parks are envisioned not merely as clusters of factories and warehouses, but as the beating “hearts” that will generate fresh momentum for both nations. Designed to serve as vital bridges for trade and investment, these industrial hubs are poised to transform cross-border cooperation, creating powerful new synergies that extend beyond the bilateral relationship into the wider ASEAN region.

15th January 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

Vietnam and Laos are reinforcing their time-tested friendship through strengthened economic, political, and strategic cooperation. With significant achievements in 2024, both nations are now setting ambitious goals for 2025, aiming to raise bilateral trade by 10–15% compared to the previous year and ultimately reach a trade value of $5 billion in the near future.

15th January 2025 post by MOIT Vietnam

At the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, a Politburo member, led a high-level government delegation to the Lao People's Democratic Republic from January 9 to 10, 2025. During the visit, he co-chaired the 47th Meeting of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee, a critical event that set the tone for bilateral cooperation in the new year.