The Government of Thailand on June 13 approved a proposal to build a double-track railway linking Tak and Nakhon Phanom provinces as part of the transport routes under the East-West Economic Corridor.
Potential for enhancing trade ties between India and CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) was highlighted at a conference which opened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 21.
Lying in the heart of the north central region and the East-West economic corridor linking Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam with the East Sea, Nghe An province has great advantages to develop tourism, heard a workshop in the province’s Cua Lo township on May 16.
Vietnam has actively taken part in developing initiatives for enhanced cooperation within the GMS to boost economic growth, strengthen economic connectivity and aid poverty reduction effort in the region.
Optimal measures to facilitate cross-border trading of agricultural products and materials through Lao Bao-Densavan international border gate between Vietnam’s central Quang Tri province and Savannakhet provinces of Laos were discussed at a workshop held in Dong Ha city of Quang Tri on March 13.
A favourable geographical location is one of the central Quang Tri province’s advantages in attracting investment, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chinh.
The Thai Department of Highways is ready to begin constructions for the border control facilities at the second Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge to promote the Special Economic Zone in Mae Sot district, Tak province.
As it prepares to host the 2017 APEC Summit, Da Nang is hoping a business convention in September will help it bolster its already-strong record of attracting foreign and domestic investment.
Construction of Xa Ot bridge at Lao Bao-Densavan international border gate between Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri and Savannakhet province of Laos kicked off on August 11.
The central city of Da Nang plans to organise a series of activities throughout the year to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (August 8, 1967-2017).
Chairman of the Planning, Finance and Audit Committee of the Lao National Assembly Vilayvong Budakham hoped the central province of Quang Nam will continue increasing cooperation with Lao localities.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisolith held talks in Tokyo on June 7 to discuss implementation of a plan to spur development in Laos and other issues.
An international seminar on border transport between Vietnam, China and other members of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) took place in Hanoi on May 11.
The leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) agreed on an array of cooperation measures towards a seamless connectivity among them at the 8th CLMV Cooperation Summit (CLMV 8) in Hanoi.
Leaders of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue and Laos’ Savannakhet province have agreed to further strengthen bilateral links, especially in tourism and education.
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