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, excluding the value of electricity import-export, up 13% month-on-month. The country’s main exports included … Read more

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 more than two kilometers along the coast, are jet-black and light-yellow bazan stone columns with different … Read more

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 letter of agreement and a memorandum of understanding regarding Japan’s transfer of two multi-purpose material … Read more

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 capable of accommodating large-tonnage vessels. Vietnam currently boasts three ports – Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, and … Read more