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Young Vietnamese, Lao officers join exchange activities

Vientiane, September 28 (VNA) – A young Vietnamese military officer delegation arrived in Laos on September 26 to start a young officer exchange programme between two armies.

The programme is part of defense cooperation between Vietnam and Laos with the aim of boosting solidarity between the two countries’ young officers.

It is also a platform for the officers to exchange their experiences in youth affairs.

Headed by Senior Lieutenant Colonel Dinh Quoc Hung, Head of the Vietnam’s Army Youth Committee, the delegation will participate in exchange activities with Lao officers in some military schools and visit Laos’ destinations and museums from September 26 to October 2.
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Khmer brocade weaving helps drive heritage-based economic development

Khmer brocade weaving helps drive heritage-based economic development

Nestled at the foot of the majestic That Son mountain range, Van Giao - the brocade weaving village of Khmer people in An Cu commune, An Giang province - is not only a repository of centuries-old cultural heritage but is also emerging as a model for heritage-based economic development.

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