3/28/2025 1:34:07 PM

Within the framework of bilateral cooperation, on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, December 1, 2023 at Hall 3C, No. 1B Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, the Institute Vietnam Economy, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (Academy - VASS) and Lao National Academy of Economic and Social Sciences (LASES) co-organized a scientific conference with the theme: "Vietnam-Laos friendship relations: Promote bilateral cooperation, share experiences in stabilizing the macroeconomy and restoring growth". The purpose is to contribute to concretizing cooperation activities between the two agencies, sharing experiences from both sides, providing more scientific arguments in policy consulting work for Party and Government agencies of the two countries. on urgent socio-economic issues. The conference was held in a live and online format between two locations: Hanoi and Vientiane.

Attending the Conference, on the guest side were Associate Professor, PhD. Vu Trong Lam, Director - Editor-in-Chief of Truth National Political Publishing House; Colonel Nguyen Quoc Cuong - Deputy Head of Politics of the Border Guard, Ministry of National Defense; Mr. Nguyen Cam Tu - Vice Chairman of Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association; Mr. Nguyen Anh Dung - General Secretary of Vietnam - ASEAN Economic Cooperation Development Association; Dr. Trinh Thu Nga, Deputy Director of the Institute of Labor Sciences and Social Affairs, Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs.

On the side of the Lao National Delegation, there was Dr. Kikeo CHANTHABORY, Vice President of the Lao National Institute of Economic and Social Sciences; Dr. Khamphaeng THIPMOUNTALY, Director of the Institute of Sociological Research, Lao National Institute of Economic and Social Sciences; Mr. Keovichith KHAYKHAMPHITHOUNE, Deputy Director of Scientific Management Department, Lao National Institute of Economic and Social Sciences; Ms. Dr. Kinnalone PHIMMAVONG, Deputy Director of the Institute of Macroeconomic Research, Lao National Institute of Economic and Social Sciences; Ms. Daovong SIMMAVONG, Deputy Director of the Institute of Political Science Research, Lao National Institute of Economic and Social Sciences; Dr. Khammone Chanthachith, Head of Scientific Research Management Department, Lao National Academy of Politics and Administration; Ms. Son Chan Phut Tha Vong, Economic and Trade Counselor at the Lao Embassy.

On the Academy's side, there was Dr. Phan Chi Hieu, President of the Academy; Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Duc Minh, Vice President of the Academy; Associate Professor, PhD. Bui Quang Tuan, Director of Vietnam Institute of Economics; Associate Professor, PhD. Vo Xuan Vinh - Deputy Director in charge of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies; Dr. Le Xuan Sang - Deputy Director of Vietnam Institute of Economics; Dr. Pham Anh Tuan - Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Economics and a large number of delegates and scientists from research institutes inside and outside the Academy, Vietnam-Laos cooperation development agencies, and communication agencies, ...

On behalf of the Academy's Leadership, giving the opening speech at the Conference, Dr. Phan Chi Hieu warmly welcomed the large participation of leaders, experts, scientists, delegates and distinguished guests who came and attended the Conference.

Speaking to welcome the Conference, Dr. Kikeo CHANTHABORY, Vice President of the Lao National Institute of Economic and Social Sciences, expressed his honor and pride in attending this scientific conference of special significance. Dr. Kikeo CHANTHABORY said the macroeconomic situation and general growth recovery and the current economic and financial difficulties the Lao People's Democratic Republic is facing, especially since the Covid epidemic -19 outbreak.

The conference is divided into 02 sessions: The first session "Bilateral cooperation and experience in stabilizing the macro economy of Vietnam - Laos" and the second session "Restoring growth and development". At the Conference, delegates heard presentations as well as very frank and open exchanges of opinions. This is a forum for experts, scientists and practitioners of the two countries to exchange, discuss and propose solutions to strengthen cooperation, stabilize the macroeconomy and create motivation for economic growth. new growth for the two countries' economies. At the same time, the Conference's activities continue to contribute to strengthening mutual understanding, enhancing the strategic and policy advice of the two research institutes, and further deepening the cooperative relationship between the two countries.

Speaking at the conclusion of the Conference, Associate Professor, PhD. Bui Quang Tuan, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Economics, summarized the results of the conference, raised issues that need further clarification and thanked the delegates for their opinions and conferences, and at the same time affirmed that this will be the basis to continue promoting cooperation in research and strengthening the especially important partnership between Vietnam and Laos in the coming time. Associate Professor, PhD. Bui Quang Tuan said that the Organizing Committee will receive opinions from delegates at the Conference and develop a Results Report, which emphasizes proposals and recommendations to send to the competent authorities of the two countries. and look forward to continuing to receive more close and effective coordination from the parties in the coming time. The opinions of the speakers from both sides agreed on the need to continue having conferences like this to be able to share more research results, good experiences, and effective solutions to solve problems. current bottlenecks and challenges.