Vietnam-Laos

The Hanoi Times News in Brief keeps you up to date with the latest developments in the country.

The Hanoi Times News in Brief keeps you up to date with the latest developments in the country.

The Hanoi-Vientiane Expressway is a key project in developing the East-West Economic Corridor, linking countries in the Mekong region with the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

The Vientiane People's Council views the achievements of its Hanoi counterpart as valuable experience to be put into practice.

State President To Lam’s choice of Laos as his first official visit in his new capacity demonstrates the importance that Vietnam accords to profound friendship, special solidarity, and bilateral comprehensive cooperation.

Electricity imports from Laos are crucial to boost supply and mitigate power shortages in northern Vietnam in 2025 and beyond.

The new Vietnam-Laos trade agreement, which consists of five chapters with 15 articles and five appendices, covers important aspects of trade cooperation between the two countries.

The cooperation between the two capitals will continue to make the Vietnam-Laos friendship and cooperation more substantial and effective.

The total imported power capacity from Laos could reach 5,000-8,000 MW by 2030, increasing to 11,000 MW by 2050.

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