Vietnam and Laos Highlight Defense Cooperation as Key Pillar of Bilateral Ties
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Khamlieng Outhakaisone, emphasizing defense and security cooperation as a "key pillar" of bilateral relations, underscoring the robust linkage amid complex regional developments.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- Vietnam Establishes Central Steering Committee for Social, Cultural, Rural Development Program in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas 2026-2035
The Vietnamese government has established a Central Steering Committee to oversee the national target program for social, cultural, and rural development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas from 2026 to 2035. The Prime Minister will chair the committee, which includes key ministers as deputy heads, tasked with directing and coordinating major cross-sectoral issues in the program's implementation.
- Hanoi Collects 300 Tons of Used Clothes for Processing Amid Growing Waste Concerns
Hanoi has collected 300 tons of used clothing for processing, highlighting the growing waste management challenges in Vietnam as its consumer society rapidly expands.
- Ho Chi Minh City Proposes Free First-Time Motorcycle Emissions Testing Until End of 2028
Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a policy to fully subsidize the first-time emissions testing cost for motorcycles until the end of 2028, aiming to support citizens in transitioning to green transportation. This move is a significant step towards sustainable transport infrastructure development.
- Vietnam, Cambodia Vow to Boost Defense Cooperation, Border Management
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Tea Seiha, agreeing to strengthen defense cooperation. Key areas of focus include strategic exchanges, personnel training, land border demarcation, infrastructure development, and the repatriation of war remains.