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Published on 07:24 GMT

Vietjet to Boost Aviation Infrastructure in Laos

Vietnamese airline Vietjet has signed an agreement to support Laos in advancing its aviation infrastructure. The partnership, announced on 10 January, was overseen by Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, …

Source: The Laotian Times - Uncategorized
Published on 02:57 GMT

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Singapore & Thailand: Jan 13, 2025

INDONESIA 1. EAST JAVA LAUNCHES VACCINATION CAMPAIGN AS FMD AFFECTS OVER 11,000 CATTLE -- JAKARTA GLOBE The East Java government has launched a large-scale vaccination campaign following the infection of 11,317 cows by foot and mouth disease (FMD), making …

Source: Bernama - Label Pending
Published on 07:23 GMT

Laos and Vietnam Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

KPL On January 9, Laos and Vietnam introduced a QR code payment system connecting their retail payment networks to simplify transactions for tourists and businesses. (KPL) On January 9, Laos and Vietnam introduced a QR code payment system connecting their …

Source: Lao News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 07:24 GMT

Electricity Exports Lead Laos’ Trade Revenue in 2024

In 2024, electricity exports continued to lead Laos’ export revenues, generating nearly USD 980 million and accounting for 15.35 percent of total exports, according to the Department of Foreign Trade. The country’s total trade volume for the year reached …

Source: The Laotian Times - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 12, 2025

Việt Nam, Laos to boost public security cooperation

HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese and Lao public security ministries jointly held a review conference of their 2024 cooperation plan in Hà Nội on Sunday, with notable achievements seen in countering cross-border crimes. Lao Minister of Public Security Gen. Vilay …

Source: Vietnam News - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 11, 2025

Laos issues cold weather alert

VIENTIANE (XINHUA) – Cold waves will lead to temperature drops across most parts of Laos until Wednesday, with some areas expected to experience temperatures as low as one degree Celsius (°C). A cold air mass is spreading from China across the whole of …

Source: Borneo Bulletin - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 11, 2025

MND holds seminar on Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia relations

The seminar, chaired by Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister General Nguyen Tan Cuong, heard more than 30 reports and speeches from generals, experts, and scientists. Reports and speeches offered many arguments, perspectives, and in- …

Source: People's Army Newspaper - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 11, 2025

Deputy Foreign Minister spotlights success of PM Chính’s Laos visit

Source: Vietnam News - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 11, 2025

Seven banks allow customers to pay by QR codes in Laos

HÀ NỘI — The State Bank of Việt Nam and the Bank of the Lao People's Democratic Republic held a ceremony to announce bilateral retail payment services using QR codes between both countries. Under the direction of the central banks, the National Payment …

Source: Vietnam News Agency - Label Pending
Published on Jan 11, 2025

Vietnam ready to support Laos in building U.N. peacekeeping capacity

During the meetings, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, states, and militaries of Vietnam and Laos. In the defense field, they agreed to …

Source: People's Army Newspaper - Gov't Propaganda