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Vietnam-Bulgaria: 75-year partnership

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Vietnam and Bulgaria mark 75 years of diplomatic ties this weekend in Hanoi, a milestone that comes just after the two countries upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership. For decades, Bulgaria has trained generations of Vietnamese professionals. From shared values to shared talent, this partnership continues to be shaped by the people who have studied, worked, and built bridges between the two nations.

Party Chief attends Laos’ 50th National Day celebration

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On 2 December at Thatluang Square in Vientiane, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse, together with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, attended the military parade and mass procession marking the 50th National Day of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the 105th birth anniversary of late President Kaysone Phomvihane.

Vietnam, Laos deepen ties under reinforced framework

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Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse began a State Visit to Laos by attending the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Lao National Day, at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse. The top leaders of the two countries agreed to deepen the bilateral relationship with a reinforced framework of “Great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion”.

Vietnam-Laos economic cooperation strengthens

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Vietnam - Laos economic ties continue to expand, with bilateral trade reaching nearly 3 billion US dollars in the past 11 months, up more than 50% year-on-year. Registered Vietnamese investment into Laos has surpassed 566 million US dollars, more than seven times higher year-on-year. Key strategic sectors, such as infrastructure, energy, high technology and transport connectivity, are emerging as new drivers of growth.

Strengthening special Vietnam-Cuba friendship

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Jorge Legañoa Alonso, President of Cuba’s Prensa Latina news agency. He reaffirmed that Vietnam always values Cuba’s support - both in its struggle for independence and in national development and defence. In response, the President of Prensa Latina pledged that the agency will continue working to advance cooperation and help further strengthen the traditional, special ties between the two countries.

Vietnam Labor Day in Japan 2025

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Vietnam Labor Day 2025 in Japan, themed “When in Japan, do as the Japanese do, was held on 30 November in Tokyo to honor the significant contributions and efforts of Vietnamese workers in Japan, and the companies and labor unions that receive and employ them.

Laos: 50 year journey of development

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In 2025, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic will mark its 50th anniversary. From a small economy with an income per capita of only a few hundred US dollars in the early years after national reunification, the country has now risen to a GDP of around 16.5 billion US dollars, a population of nearly 7.9 million, and continues to maintain positive growth momentum.

400 million children globally live in poverty

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More than 400 million children worldwide are still growing up in hardship. Of them, 118 million are deprived of at least three essentials: education, healthcare, safe housing, or clean water, and 17 million face even more severe deprivation. Every country still has a long way to go to ensure that no child is left behind.

Vietnam-Guangxi (China) boost cooperation

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On Thursday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Wei Tao, Chairman of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, highlighting Guangxi’s key role in fostering Vietnam-China bilateral cooperation.