On July 11, during his state visit to Laos, President To Lam, together with the General Secretary and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, co-chaired the delegation-level talks between the two countries.
During the talks, President To Lam announced a gift of 20 VinFast electric vehicles from the Party, State, and people of Vietnam to the Party, State, and people of Laos. These vehicles will support Laos in successfully organizing important activities during its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2024.
Immediately after the talks, President To Lam performed the symbolic handover of the keys of 20 VinFast electric vehicles to the General Secretary and President of Laos.
After a stunning victory in the “Event of the Year” category at the WeChoice Awards 2023, VinFast’s pioneering event listed on the US stock exchange has inspired many Vietnamese businesses and young people.
The Project Management Unit of Electricity of Vietnam - a leading power company in the country, announced that on January 23, at 10:43 pm, the 500kV Monsoon - Thanh My transmission line project, spanning across Vietnam's territory, was successfully energized. This pivotal project facilitates the import of electricity from the Monsoon Wind Farm (located in Laos) to Vietnam, marking a significant step forward in the region's renewable energy landscape.
The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Vietnam-US trade relations, with an expected bilateral trade turnover of approximately $125-130 billion. Amidst the abundant opportunities, challenges will also abound. Thus, Vietnamese enterprises must strategize meticulously and formulate diverse plans to sustain and enhance their business ventures within the US market.