(HBO) – A press delegation from the Lao People's Democratic Republic led by Somsavath Phongsa, deputy head of the Press Department under the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, has paid a working visit to Hoa Binh newspaper.
The delegation included heads, deputy heads, specialists, reporters of the Lao Press Department, Lao National Television, Lao News Agency, and Department of Information, Culture and Tourism from Oudomxay, Xayabuli provinces.
Dinh Van On, Editor-in-Chief of Hoa Binh
newspaper and deputy editors-in-chief, reporters and staff of the newspaper
welcomed the guests.
Lao
journalists and Hoa Binh newspaper’s officials and reporters at the working
session
Amid the open and friendly atmosphere,
Editor-in-Chief of Hoa Binh newspaper Dinh Van On expressed his pleasure to
receive the Lao press delegation to visit
Vietnam and Hoa Binh province.
He said the sound
cooperative ties between the two countries’ press agencies over the past time
have significantly contributed to strengthening bilateral solidarity. He
highlighted the close relations between Hoa Binh province and
Laos’ twinning
provinces of Houaphanh and Luang Prabang.
Dinh Van
On, Editor-in-Chief of Hoa Binh newspaper presents a gift to Somsavath Phongsa,
deputy head of the Lao Press Department
At the working session, Dinh Van On introduced
the development of Hoa Binh newspaper as well as Hoa Binh province over the
past few years to Lao journalists.
The Lao
press delegation visits the relic site where political training classes and the
preparatory session of the second congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary
Party took place at the campus of the provincial Military High Command
The two sides exchanged issues of mutual
concerns such as press publishing, experience to have interesting press
products, attracting readers, operation of a press agency, and personnel
organisation, along with difficulties and advantages in the development roadmap
of Hoa Binh e-newspaper.
Somsavath Phongsa, deputy head of the Press
Department under the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism,
expressed his pleasure to lead Lao journalists to visit
Vietnam this
time.
He thanked leaders, staff and reporters of Hoa Binh newspaper for their warm welcome
and congratulated the newspaper on achievements it has gained over the past
time. He said his visit aims to learn and share professional experience with
the Vietnamese counterparts to serve the socio-economic development of
Laos at
present.
He noted that the experiences in operation and development of the Vietnamese
press in general and Hoa Binh newspaper in particular are valuable for the Lao
press, especially when
Laoshas seen remarkable achievements in communications in the digital era. He hoped
to continue building close relations with Vietnamese press agencies, including
Hoa Binh newspaper in the coming time.
On the occasion, the Lao press delegation
offered incense to pay tribute to Uncle Ho at his statue, visited the Hoa Binh
hydropower plant and the relic site political training classes and the
preparatory session of the second congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary
Party took place at the campus of the provincial Military High Command.
The Lao
press delegation visits the Hoa Binh hydropower plant
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To make it easier for the residents to handle administrative procedures, Yen Bong Commune (Lac Thuy District) has identified the administrative reform as one of its key tasks. By implementing a range of synchronized solutions, the commune has seen the positive changes in the administrative reform, meeting the needs of its people.
Mai Chau district has firmly established itself as a standout destination on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and international visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, rich ethnic culture, and warm hospitality. However, beyond its natural and cultural charm, a secure and well-managed tourism environment has added to Mai Chau’s appeal.
As Vietnam enters a new phase of economic and administrative reform in 2025, Hoa Binh province is stepping up its efforts to streamline governance, boost economic growth, and attract investment.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held its monthly meeting on March 26 to review the progress of key projects, assess budget revenue and public investment disbursement, provide feedback on draft documents for submission to the provincial Party Committee's Standing Board, and discuss other important matters related to the committee's governance activities.
Playing a key role in Hoa Binh province’s economic development, Luong Son district has been focusing on science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation.
