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Vietnam remains second largest export market of Laos

Vietnam was the second largest importer of Lao products in June this year, with a total value reaching 115 million USD, according to the Lao Trade Portal (LTP). The country’s import-export value amounted to nearly 1.23 billion USD in the month, exclu…

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Vietnam, Japan strengthen defence cooperation

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with visiting Japanese Defence Minister Kihara Minoru in Hanoi on August 6, during which they touched upon cooperation orientations. At the end of the talks, the two ministers exchanged a…

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Ghenh Da Dia – unique natural landscape in Phu Yen

Located in An Ninh Dong commune, Tuy An district of the south-central province of Phu Yen, Ghenh Da Dia includes strangely structured rocks with longitudinal and circular veins, forming solid blocks right next to the sea. These structures, stretching…

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Hung Yen hopes to sell specialty fruit to Japan

The northern province of Hung Yen, renowned for its fragrant and sweet longan, has worked to promote the export of the staple to Japan where stringent requirements on food safety and hygiene are in place. Hung Yen is home to more than 4,600 hectares …

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Vietnam’s ports ready to welcome megaships

Vietnam’s port system is now equipped to handle the largest ships in the world, attracting operations from 40 major international shipping lines. According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VINAMARINE), out of the country’s 34 ports, 30 are cap…

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General Secretary To Lam chairs meeting of key leaders

A meeting of key leaders was held in Hanoi on August 6 to evaluate July performance and outline major tasks for August, under the chair of General Secretary and State President To Lam. It was the first key leaders’ meeting since Lam’s election as the…