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Vietnam-Laos relations
![How Vietnam’s Infrastructure Incapacity Undermines Its Geoeconomic Ambitions How Vietnam’s Infrastructure Incapacity Undermines Its Geoeconomic Ambitions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-08-03-050054.jpg)
How Vietnam’s Infrastructure Incapacity Undermines Its Geoeconomic Ambitions
By To Minh Son
The lack of progress on the 555-kilometer railway linking Vung Ang to the Lao capital Vientiane contrasts starkly with the recently completed Kunming-Vientiane line.
![Navigating Socialism, Security, and China in Laos-Vietnam Relations Navigating Socialism, Security, and China in Laos-Vietnam Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-06-234830.jpg)
Navigating Socialism, Security, and China in Laos-Vietnam Relations
By To Minh Son
Laos is important to China, but it is indispensable to Vietnam and its long-term security.
![Why Vietnam Should be Worried About Laos’ Economic Crisis Why Vietnam Should be Worried About Laos’ Economic Crisis](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-07-22-020819.jpg)
Why Vietnam Should be Worried About Laos’ Economic Crisis
By Khang Vu
The country's travails could deepen China's influence and destabilize the longstanding alliance between Hanoi and Vientiane.
![Annual Meeting Highlights Vietnam-Laos Border Management Cooperation Annual Meeting Highlights Vietnam-Laos Border Management Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
Annual Meeting Highlights Vietnam-Laos Border Management Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of their annual meeting offered a sense of where both sides are on border management issues.
![Defense Policy Exchange Spotlights Vietnam-Laos Military Cooperation Defense Policy Exchange Spotlights Vietnam-Laos Military Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
Defense Policy Exchange Spotlights Vietnam-Laos Military Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by the two sides to make advances in their security collaboration.
![New Military Facility Transfer Highlights Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties New Military Facility Transfer Highlights Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
New Military Facility Transfer Highlights Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The handover of a new office building spotlighted the developments underway in the capacity-building aspect of the defense relationship.
![Vietnam-Laos Border Patrols Highlight Bilateral Defense Cooperation Vietnam-Laos Border Patrols Highlight Bilateral Defense Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
Vietnam-Laos Border Patrols Highlight Bilateral Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development highlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to develop collaboration in this realm.
![Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties in the Headlines With Border Meeting Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties in the Headlines With Border Meeting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
Vietnam-Laos Defense Ties in the Headlines With Border Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year's iteration of their annual meeting offered a sense of where both sides are on border management issues.
![Defense Visit Puts Vietnam-Laos Military Ties Into Focus Defense Visit Puts Vietnam-Laos Military Ties Into Focus](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
Defense Visit Puts Vietnam-Laos Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction has once again highlighted the collaboration underway.
![What’s Next for Vietnam-Laos Military Ties in 2018? What’s Next for Vietnam-Laos Military Ties in 2018?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
What’s Next for Vietnam-Laos Military Ties in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction offered a glimpse into what lies ahead for the bilateral defense relationship.
![What’s Next for Vietnam-Laos Border Cooperation? What’s Next for Vietnam-Laos Border Cooperation?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
What’s Next for Vietnam-Laos Border Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides held another iteration of a key meeting designed to address ongoing border issues.
![Vietnam, Laos Hold Joint Patrol Amid Inaugural Border Exchange Vietnam, Laos Hold Joint Patrol Amid Inaugural Border Exchange](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-laos-border-gate.jpg)
Vietnam, Laos Hold Joint Patrol Amid Inaugural Border Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Border issues are a focus by both sides as they commemorate key anniversaries in their diplomatic relationship.
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