Pasaxon, the official mouthpiece of the Lao Party, hailed the traditional friendship, solidarity and combatant alliance between the two Parties, States and peoples as a firm foundation for the bilateral relations. It also expressed the belief that the visit will arrive at fine successes and make important contributions to the nurture and development of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two sides. Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong For its part, the Pathetlao newspaper also ran an article on the prominent achievements in the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in all fields last year. Many newspapers front-page Nguyen Phu Trong’s biography and assessments by Lao government officials on the achievements of the Laos-Vietnam cooperation in the recent past, calling the visit a special and important political event. The visit is sure to help bring the Laos-Vietnam friendship, … [Read more...] about Leader’s upcoming visit makes headlines of Lao newspapers
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In a first, Trump makes surprise visit to US troops in Iraq
The trip was his first to a conflict zone nearly two years into his presidency and days after announcing a pullout of American troops from neighboring Syria. Trump was looking for some positive headlines after several days of turmoil over his decisions to withdraw the 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, pull out half of the 14,000-strong contingent in Afghanistan, and push out Defense Secretary James Mattis two months earlier than planned for criticizing his policies. Accompanied by first lady Melania Trump and speaking at the Al Asad Air Base west of Baghdad, Trump defended the withdrawal from Syria and said it was made possible by the defeat of Islamic State militants. "Our presence in Syria was not open ended and it was never intended to be permanent," he told troops wearing camouflage fatigues in a hangar at the base. He said some troops "can now return home to their families." Many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have heaped scorn on Trump over his Syria policy, saying the fight … [Read more...] about In a first, Trump makes surprise visit to US troops in Iraq
Vietnam’s AFF Suzuki Cup triumph makes international headlines
The Vietnamese football team lift the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final match in Hanoi on December 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese football team won applauds from international media after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup in Hanoi on December 15. “An early goal by Nguyen Anh Duc proved decisive as Vietnam beat Malaysia 1-0 at My Dinh National Stadium on Saturday to lift the AFF Suzuki Cup for the second time,” the French news agency AFP reported. “Vietnam had the benefit of two away goals from the first leg and they made an excellent start in Hanoi, taking the lead when Nguyen Quang Hai's chip from the left found Anh Duc, whose left-footed volley was too powerful for goalkeeper Farizal Marlias to keep out of his net.” The US’s Associated Press (AP) also highlighted Vietnam’s early goal by striker … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s AFF Suzuki Cup triumph makes international headlines
Vietnam’s CPTPP ratification dominates international headlines
Some 96.7 percent of its National Assembly (NA) deputies voted yes in the ratification of the CPTPP. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – International media has placed its eyes on Vietnam after 96.7 percent of its National Assembly (NA) deputies voted yes in the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and relevant documents on November 12. France’s AFP news agency highlighted that Vietnam became the seventh country to ratify the trade pact, which is set to come into effect later this year, despite US President Donald Trump's pullout from a deal he decried as a “job killer”. “This is an important political decision, affirming our country’s active role in international integration”, AFP quoted Chairman of the NA’s Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau as saying. Another international news agency, UK-based Reuters, described Vietnam as one of the largest beneficiaries of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s CPTPP ratification dominates international headlines
ASIAD 2018: Vietnam’s Olympic squad makes international headlines
Vietnam beats Syria 1-0 to enter semi-final. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s Olympic football team received plaudits from international media after creating football history for the second time this year. Beating Syria 1-0 in the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 quarterfinal on August 27, the team secured a spot in the men’s semi-final. “They have done it again”, Fox Sports Asia posted on its Facebook page minutes after Vietnam’s win over the Middle East country. On its website, Fox Sports Asia complimented Nguyen Van Toan’s goal while extolling a long ball from defender Bui Tien Dung which gave Nguyen Anh Duc a glorious chance. Although Duc’s deft flick came back off the bar, substitute Toan “was perfectly placed to finish into the unguarded net”. It also said that taking on the Republic of Korea (RoK), who had 14 goals in four games, is another “tough test” awaiting Park Hang-seo’s team. Headlined … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2018: Vietnam’s Olympic squad makes international headlines