Vietnam, Laos seek to step up labour cooperation

The fifth Vietnam-Laos Ministerial Conference on Cooperation in Labour and Social Welfare was held in Vietnam’s central province of Da Nang on August 4.
Vietnam, Laos seek to step up labour cooperation ảnh 1Delegates to the fifth Vietnam-Laos Ministerial Conference on Cooperation in Labour and Social Welfare pose for a photo (Source: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) –The fifthVietnam-Laos Ministerial Conference on Cooperation in Labour and Social Welfarewas held in Vietnam’s central province of Da Nang on August 4.

Addressing the event, Vietnamese Minister ofLabour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung underscored the pragmatic andeffective cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in all fields, including theaffiliation between the Ministry ofLabour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam (MoLISA) and the Ministry ofLabour and Social Affairs of Laos (MLSA).

He appreciatedthe Lao side’s coordination in accepting Vietnamese labourers to work forprojects in Laos as well as the affiliation between the two ministries in openingan orthopaedics and rehabilitation centre in Can village, Vientiane, Laos, inDecember 2015.

Dung alsotalked about the MoLISA’s scholarships in labour and social welfare for the Laoside, their delegation exchanges, and cooperation in human resources development,especially in border areas.

The Vietnameseminister thanked the MLSA and other relevant agencies of Laos for their closecoordination in searching remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers whosacrificed their lives in Laos, saying he hopes that the two sides will furthertheir cooperation through the exchange of delegations and experience, andpersonnel training.

Dung views wereechoed by his Lao counterpart Khampheng Saysompheng, who said that thepartnership between the two ministries should be deepened across fields.

Under theminutes of the fifth Vietnam-LaosMinisterial Conference on Cooperation in Labour and Social Welfare, the twosides agreed to accelerate the implementation of the Vietnam-Laos labourcooperation agreement inked in 2013.

They will also coordinate with the twocountries’ defence ministries and concerned agencies to repatriate the remainsof Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts as well as Lao soldiers who diedduring the war in Vietnam.

At the same times, the two sides willintensify experience sharing and continue their cooperation in personneltraining.

Thesixth conference will be held in Laos in 2019.-VNA
VNA

See more

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Thammasak Sethaudom, Chairman and CEO of SCG. (Photo: VNA)

PM hosts leaders of seven Thai leading corporations

In the spirit of “harmonious benefits and shared risks”, the Vietnamese Government will always accompany and create a favourable investment environment for Thai businesses to operate successfully in Vietnam.

Vietnamese President Luong Cuong (right) receives Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Hanoi on May 16. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese President welcomes Thai Prime Minister

President Luong Cuong described the resumption of the Joint Cabinet Retreat between the two countries’ PMs after a nearly-nine-year hiatus as a demonstration of both sides’ resolve to foster extensive, substantive, and effective cooperation.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (front, third from left) and his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra (front, second from left) at the business forum in Hanoi on May 16. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Thai PMs co-chair business forum in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam is actively addressing obstacles faced by Thai enterprises related to taxes, electricity, digital payments, administrative procedures, and capital access.

CPV General Secretary To Lam (right) receives Prime Minister of Thailand and leader of the Pheu Thai Party Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Hanoi on May 16. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese Party leader receives Thai Prime Minister

The upgrade of Vietnam - Thailand ties to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a historic milestone heralding a new chapter of the two countries’ relations and meeting their development demand in the new period, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria and Senegal Tran Quoc Khanh (centre) in a group photo at a recent annual Ambassador's Vovinam Cup held in Senegal. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Senegal enhance cooperation across key sectors

In the first four months of 2025, Vietnam’s exports to Senegal stood at 43.43 million USD, nearly equalling the total for 2024 (43.91 million USD). Vietnam mainly exports rice, pepper, agricultural products, and components, while its imports from Senegal include raw cashew nuts, fishmeal, seafood, and cotton.

Professor Archana Upadhyay from the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. (Photo:VNA)

Potential to promote Vietnam – Nepal trade

The Vietnam-Nepal relationship is primarily centred on religion, education, people-to-people exchange, business, trade, and investment, Upadhyay said, noting people-to-people diplomacy forms the foundation of this relationship.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra inspect the guard of honour in Hanoi on May 16. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister hosts welcome ceremony for Thai counterpart

This is the first visit to Vietnam by PM Paetongtarn since she took office, and also the first by a Thai Government leader in 11 years. Additionally, it marks the first joint cabinet meeting between the two countries’ prime ministers in 10 years.

The UN Day of Vesak celebration held at the UN headquarters in New York on May 14 (local time). (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam endorses widespread compassion, harmony, tolerance: ambassador

Vietnam has successfully hosted the 2025 UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, drawing Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers from numerous countries. Giang noted that this year’s event coincided with Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of national reunification and forthcoming 80th National Day.