Trade, Energy, Tourism Drive Laos-Vietnam Economic Ties Past USD 1.3 Billion

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Laos-Vietnam trade reached USD 1.305 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by strong cross-border trade, tourism, and infrastructure projects. Key Lao exports to Vietnam include gold and potassium chloride, reinforcing the economic ties between the two neighboring countries.

Trade between Laos and Vietnam reached USD 1.305 billion during the first six months of 2026, as growing cross-border trade, tourism and infrastructure projects continued to strengthen economic ties between the two neighbouring countries. According to the Lao Department of Foreign Trade, Laos’ main exports to Vietnam during the period were gold, potassium chloride, and […]