Vietnam, Laos Parliaments Boost Cooperation on Legislative Support and Digitalization
Vietnam and Laos's National Assemblies have agreed to strengthen cooperation to enhance legislative support, digital transformation, and the quality of local governance. The two countries are also deepening economic ties, including promoting QR payments and targeting US$10 billion in bilateral trade.
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