Lóng Sập (Việt Nam) – Pa Háng (Laos) upgraded international border gate set to open on November 19

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024

The opening ceremony will take place at the Lóng Sập/Việt Nam – Pa Háng/Laos border area (near landmark 255), jointly organised and presided over by Sơn La and Hủa Phăn provinces.

Quảng Trị develops infrastructure for coal transport from Laos

Monday, Oct 14, 2024

The central province of Quảng Trị is developing its infrastructure to facilitate coal transport from Laos via La Lay International Border Gate in A Ngo commune of Đakrông district.

MoIT approves price framework to purchase electricity from Laos

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024

The maximum price for hydroelectric power is set at 6.78 US cents/kWh, while the price for wind power is 6.4 US cents/kWh.

Investment minister inspects projects in southern Laos

Monday, Sep 09, 2024

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng inspected several Vietnamese-invested projects in southern Laos over the weekend and assessed the challenges they face.

Vietnamese, Lao central banks discuss cooperation in using local currencies in bilateral trade

Friday, Aug 23, 2024

The State Bank of Việt Nam and the Bank of Laos have jointly organised a conference to share experience in promoting the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment.

Ministry, firms need solutions to remove difficulties in coal imports from Laos

Monday, Jul 29, 2024

According to Việt Nam''s General Department of Customs, in 2023, Việt Nam imported about 2.2 million tonnes of coal from Laos with a value of about US$159 million. 

Việt Nam, Laos strengthen trade relations

Sunday, Jul 28, 2024

Việt Nam has consistently been one of Laos''s top three largest trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching US$928 million by the end of June, an annual increase of 11 per cent.

Vietjet enhances air transport connectivity between Việt Nam and Laos

Friday, Jul 12, 2024

Vietjet will collaborate with the Department of Civil Aviation of Laos to implement aviation-related projects and further expand air transport activities in Laos, which is expected to up to 2,500 new jobs in the aviation sector.

Vietnamese projects help improve Lao livelihoods

Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024

As one of the top three foreign investors in Laos, Việt Nam has funneled nearly US$5.5 billion into 240 projects in the country so far, contributing greatly to the local socio-economic development.

VN to import more coal from Laos from 2025

Tuesday, Apr 09, 2024

In a meeting with Laos'' energy and mines minister on Monday, Diên said Việt Nam is looking to import 60-100 million tonnes of coal per year during 2025-2030, with a large portion of it coming from Laos. 

Vietnamese, Lao PMs co-chair bilateral investment cooperation conference

Sunday, Jan 07, 2024

Along with highlighting the investment environment and incentives for investors of Việt Nam and Laos, participants evaluated bilateral investment and business cooperation over the years, and sketched out collaboration orientations for the future.

GSM launches Xanh SM taxi service in Laos

Saturday, Nov 11, 2023

Vietnamese Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM) on November 9, officially announced to launch the "Go Green Global" service in Laos, with the aim of promoting green mobility.

Central province eyes coal conveyor to Laos

Sunday, Aug 20, 2023

The project, expected to cost VNĐ8 trillion (US$344 million), is divided into three phases. It is slated for completion in two years.  

Laos Airlines connects post-pandemic flight with Da Nang

Friday, Mar 31, 2023

The airline began its schedule with two flights per week on Thursday and Sunday before increasing to daily flights in the future.

Viet Nam attends Laos’ Bolaven coffee festival

Friday, Feb 03, 2023

Vietnamese coffee businesses are attending Laos’ Bolaven coffee 2023 festival which is underway from February 2-4 in the southern province of Champasak of Laos.