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Vietnamese Prime Minister attends traditional Lao wrist-tying ceremony
As part of his official visit to Laos, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith attended a traditional Lao wrist-tying ceremony in Vientiane on the evening of October 8.
Vietnam, Laos seek breakthroughs in economic, transport, logistics connectivity
During his official visit to Laos, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith in Vientiane, reaffirming the determination to deepen the great friendship and special solidarity between the two countries, while seeking breakthroughs in economic, transport and logistics connectivity.
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Vietnam, Laos deepen strategic cohesion
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s official visit to Laos on October 8-9 is expected to help translate “strategic cohesion” into concrete cooperation, deepen political trust, and create new momentum for economic, infrastructure, energy, trade and investment links.
Prime Minister begins official visit to Laos
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Vientiane on October 8, beginning an official visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.
PM’s Cambodia visit expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to Cambodia from October 9 - 10, 2026 at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Ahead of the visit, Vietnam News Agency spoke with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong about its significance and the expectations surrounding it.
Legislative leader: Vietnam treasures ties with Panama
Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Panama, regarding it as a key partner in Latin America, said National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man.
Panama sees Vietnam as leading important partner in Southeast Asia: President
Panama considers Vietnam a leading important partner in Southeast Asia, and wants to further deepen comprehensive cooperation with the country, particularly in economy, trade and investment, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino told Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on October 7.
Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen connectivity, create new momentum for growth
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s official visit to Cambodia is seen as a significant step in strengthening Cambodia-Vietnam relations, moving from “political trust” to “development momentum” and from “historical proximity” to “strategic closeness,” according to Uch Leang, Acting Director of the Department of Asia, Africa and Middle East Studies at the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s Institute of International Relations.
Lao Ambassador highlights four areas to realise strategic cohesion in Laos-Vietnam relations
Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has highlighted four areas to realise the strategic cohesion between the two countries while granting an interview to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s upcoming official visit to the neighbouring country. The ambassador highly valued the visit, made at the invitation of PM Saleumxay Kommasith from October 8-9, describing it as an important event for the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Laos and Vietnam.
Top Vietnamese, Panamanian leaders hold talks in Hanoi
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam held talks with President of Panama José Raúl Mulino right after the welcome ceremony for the Panamanian leader in Hanoi on October 6.
Top leader hosts welcome ceremony for Panama President
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on October 6 afternoon for Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and his spouse, who are paying an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8.
Ethnic minority culture thrives in Dien Bien
One of the largest ethnic communities in Dien Bien province, the Mong people continue to preserve their cultural identity through the sound of the khen, or panpipe, traditional clothing and long-standing customs. Today, these traditions are not only being passed down through generations but are also contributing to the development of community-based tourism.
Data, traceability systems key to boosting exports
Finding ways to achieve double-digit economic growth without depleting natural resources or harming environmental quality was a major topic at the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum 2026 in Hanoi on October 5.
Fallen soldiers return to their comrades
After decades beneath the soil and forests, the remains of fallen soldiers recovered from different parts of Khanh Hoa province are finally being brought to their resting places.
Vietnam wins six gold medals at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
All 10 members of Vietnam’s two teams won medals at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, securing six golds and four silvers.
14th Party Central Committee convenes fourth plenum
The fourth plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 5.
Hanoi ranks first in 2026 Provincial Innovation Index
Hanoi topped the 2026 Provincial Innovation Index (PII), retaining the leading position for the fourth consecutive year, according to results announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology at the 2026 National Innovation Day in Hanoi on October 4.
FDI disbursement hits five-year high in nine months
Vietnam attracted 50.36 billion USD in registered foreign direct investment in the first nine months of 2026, up 76.4% year-on-year, while disbursed FDI reached 21.07 billion USD, the highest nine-month level in five years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Top leader receives newly accredited ambassadors
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam received in Hanoi on October 3 the ambassadors of Palestine, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil and France, who presented their credentials and officially began their terms of office in Vietnam.
Pu Sam Cap captivates visitors to Lai Chau
Blessed with spectacular caves and a cool climate year-round, the Pu Sam Cap cave complex is emerging as a popular destination for visitors to the mountainous westernmost province of Lai Chau. Beyond its pristine natural beauty, the site also carries historical and cultural values closely linked to the lives of ethnic communities in Vietnam’s north-western region.
Vietnam tourism poised for breakthrough growth
Vietnam’s tourism sector needs to shift strongly from volume to quality-driven growth, strengthen linkages and define right markets and products to attract high-value visitors, creating new momentum for sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness, said insiders.
Livestream connects Lai Chau specialties with wider markets
Livestreaming is opening up new sales channels for Lai Chau’s local specialties, helping highland products reach consumers faster and across a wider market.
