Life & Style

Điện Biên Province, Thai localities boost investment and tourism cooperation

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025

The northwestern province of Điện Biên has identified international cooperation, including with localities in Thailand, as a key orientation to effectively capitalise on its potential and advantages, and to develop tourism into a spearhead economic sector.

Life & Style

North star rises as Điện Biên Festival lights up the highlands

Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025

The event is part of a tourism development co-operation programme between eight expanded northwest provinces and Ho Chi Minh City. It is a major highlight of 2025, playing a key role in connecting and exchanging tourism markets while promoting the...

People

Vietnamese language lessons in Laos keep culture alive

Saturday, Sep 13, 2025

Vietnamese is also taught at prestigious schools in Laos like the Champasak-Lâm Đồng High School for the Gifted (Phonesavanh School) and the Champasak Ethnic Boarding School.

People

Ambassadors promote Vietnamese language in Laos

Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025

Thanks to the dedication of these Vietnamese Language Ambassadors, the language and culture of Việt Nam are becoming increasingly cherished and embraced within the Lao community.

First transboundary natural world heritage site a vivid testament to the effective and mutual cooperation between Laos and Việt Nam: Ambassador

Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025

Việt Nam News'' reporter Lương Hương speaks to Lao Ambassador in Việt Nam, Khamphao Ernthavanh, about the significances of the recognition and future measures to protect the heritage. 

People

Phật Tích Pagoda – cultural anchor for Vietnamese in Laos

Friday, Jun 27, 2025

More than just a spiritual sanctuary, the pagoda plays a vital role in preserving the Vietnamese language and fostering cultural identity among generations of overseas Vietnamese growing up far from their ancestral homeland.

Entertainment

Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian students celebrate traditional New Year festivals

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025

Cửu Long University in the Mekong Delta province of Vĩnh Long held a gathering on April 15 to mark the traditional New Year festivals for Cambodian and Lao students as well as its Khmer lecturers and students.

Life & Style

International students participate in Vietnamese-language contest

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025

A contest named Em Yêu Tiếng Việt (I love Vietnamese language), was held recently in Savannakhet province of Laos.

News

Vietnamese in Laos celebrate Lunar New Year

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

The General Association of Vietnamese People (GAVP) in Laos hosted a programme to celebrate Tết (Lunar New Year Festival) 2025 in Vientiane on January 13 evening, gathering representatives from its member oganisations in Lao localities.

Dining

Enjoy a Lao culinary experience in Hà Nội

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2016

“Sabaidee,” the waiter said, welcoming guests with a friendly smile. This is not just a restaurant but a Laotian cultural oasis, where visitors can experience a taste of Laos through its cuisine and music.

News

Indochina circus festival ends in Ha Noi

Monday, Dec 14, 2015

Five circus acts were awarded gold medals and eight acts received silver medals, among performances by more than 200 circus artists from Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia at a festival that ended here on Saturday.

News

Young artists to compete in Ha Noi competition

Friday, Dec 04, 2015

About 200 young artists from Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia will compete at the Young Talent Competition to be held in Ha Noi from December 8 to 12.

News

River-based tourism to boom in Mekong Delta

Saturday, Nov 21, 2015

Member countries in the Mekong River region including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Viet Nam should build up long-term strategies and action plans to boost co-operation of river-based tourism in the future.

Sports

Vilayphone wins men's petanque title

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2015

Vilayphone of Laos won the men''s technical shoot category title at the HCM City Open 2015 International Petanque Championship that ended at District 3''s Labour Cultural Palace on Sunday.

Sports

Thais prove they are best in region

Saturday, Sep 05, 2015

Thailand proved that they are the best team in the region at all levels of football.