Laos welcomes nearly 4.6 million tourists in 2025, surpassing annual target
Laos welcomed 4,580,709 tourists in 2025, an 11 percent increase year-on-year that surpassed the government's target of 4.3 million visitors, according to the Tourism Development Department.
Value of Laos-Vietnam trade soars to almost US$3bil; Lao govt hoping for more business with neighbours in 2026
The value of trade between Laos and Vietnam reached almost US$3 billion in 2025, directed and supported by the two countries' parties and governments.
Ninh Binh water puppetry art thrives in Vietnam
HANOI: On a quiet morning in Ban Thach Village, as a thin mist lingers over the surface of the village pond, life moves at an unhurried pace, and an old art form quietly reveals itself – traditional water puppetry, long regarded as the cultural cradle of the area in Hong Quang Ward, northern Ninh Binh Province.
What to know about Vietnam's Communist Party congress
HANOI: Vietnam's ruling Communist Party opens its twice-a-decade congress on Monday (Jan 19), finalising its leadership roster for the next five years and outlining plans for the fast-growing South-East Asian manufacturing hub.
A State of Trance to celebrate 25th anniversary with Vietnam debut
Ho Chi Minh City will be the only South-East Asian stop in the EDM festival's anniversary tour.
Viettel begins construction of Vietnam's first chip plant, trial run targeted by end‑2027
Vietnam's military-run telecom company Viettel on Friday began construction of the country's first semiconductor fabrication plant, with trial production expected to start by late 2027.
Asean Digital Ministers' Meeting adopts Hanoi Declaration on digital cooperation
HANOI: The 6th Asean Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) has approved the Hanoi Declaration on digital cooperation, reaffirming the bloc's goals and principles as outlined in the 1967 Bangkok Declaration and the Asean Charter.
Vietnam’s leader seeks more power at party congress
Leaders here will convene next week for a once-every-five-years congress, where General Secretary To Lam is looking to cement control over the Communist Party ruling one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.
Defending champions Vietnam begin its Asean Hyundai Cup campaign against the qualifier on July 24
Holders Vietnam will launch the defence of their Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 with a trip to either Timor-Leste or Brunei on July 24 as Singapore travels to take on Cambodia after the match schedule was finalised on Friday.
Vietnam to proactively reduce rice exports from 2026
HANOI: (Bernama-VNA) Vietnam plans to export approximately seven million tonnes of rice in 2026, with a gradual reduction to just four million tonnes by 2030, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) chairman Do Ha Nam.
