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Forty Vietnamese arrested in Laos over online fraud operation

Vietnamese police have dismantled an alleged cross-border online fraud network operating in Bokeo Province, Laos, following a joint investigation with Lao authorities that resulted in the arrest of 40 Vietnamese suspects.

Vietnam-Laos trade targets 10 billion USD

A Vietnam-Laos business networking seminar was held in Vientiane on July 17, bringing together more than 120 officials and representatives of business associations and enterprises of both sides.

Vietnam, Laos defense ministers hail border friendship exchange

Vietnamese and Lao defense ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defense cooperation during the third Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange on July 10.

Work starts on Vietnam-Laos border guard coordination station

A ground-breaking ceremony for a border guard coordination station was held on July 9 in Nam On village, Xaichamphon district of Laos' Bolikhamsai province as part of the third Vietnam–Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange.

Vietnam, Laos defense chiefs meet at border for friendship exchange

Vietnam and Laos launched the third Vietnam-Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange on July 9, as the two countries' defense ministers met at the shared border to reaffirm bilateral cooperation.

Vietnam, Laos border defense exchange set for July 9-10

On the afternoon of July 2, Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence held a press briefing to introduce the third Vietnam-Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange.

Vietnam, Laos conduct joint patrol along shared border

The Border Guard Command of Quang Tri province and the Military Command of Laos’ Khammouane province recently conducted a patrol along the border section between markers 527 and 529 in Quang Tri’s Dan Hoa commune.

Vietnam and Laos strengthen coordination on ethnic and religious affairs

Senior officials from Vietnam and Laos met in Hanoi on June 9 to discuss future collaboration in ethnic and religious affairs and strengthen bilateral cooperation mechanisms.

Vietnam backs Laos' bid to become regional logistics hub

Vietnam and Laos have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation, including major transport projects and plans to establish a Laos-Vietnam Friendship University.

Vietnamese PM hosts welcome ceremony for Lao counterpart

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on June 7 for his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, who began a three-day official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).

PM attends burial service for Vietnamese soldiers, experts who died in Laos

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 23 attended a memorial service and burial ceremony for the remains of 28 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos during wartime.

Vietnam receives 56 citizens linked to online gambling network

Fifty-six Vietnamese nationals were handed over by Lao authorities amid an investigation into online gambling and money laundering networks.

Vietnam, Laos ink 2026–2030 culture-tourism cooperation plan

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh held talks with Lao Minister of Culture and Tourism Suonsavan Vignaket in Vientiane, Laos on May 12 to review their 2021–2025 partnership and set the agenda for 2026–2030.

Lao military collectives, individuals honoured with Vietnamese rewards

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the VN People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended a ceremony in Vientiane today to present the Independence Order & Friendship Order to Lao collectives & individuals.

Vietnam, Laos deepen cooperation in ethnic and religious affairs

Vietnam and Laos are advancing a new cooperation framework to strengthen collaboration in ethnic and religious governance.

Vietnam and Laos reaffirm special ties in high-level meetings in Vientiane

During an official visit to Laos, Politburo member and Standing member of the Party Secretariat Tran Cam Tu held talks with Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Vietnam, Laos strike new cooperation documents to further enhance ties

The agreements are expected to help further consolidate the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam’s senior Party leader to visit Laos and Cambodia this week

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Mr. Tran Cam Tu, Permanent Member of the Party Secretariat, will pay official visits to Laos and Cambodia from April 9 to 10.

Vietnam, Laos deepen defense ties in high-level dialogue

The sixth Vietnam - Laos Defense Policy Dialogue took place on April 3 in Da Nang, aimed at promoting more substantive and effective cooperation between the two ministries of defense in a new phase.

Laos moves to realise railway connection with Vietnam

As a strategic project backed by both governments and listed as a priority in bilateral cooperation, the Laos–Vietnam railway has a planned total length of around 562 km.