The Lao National Television on September 2 officially aired the first news pogramme in Vietnamese on the occasion of Viet Nam’s 70th National Day, aiming to foster the special ties between the two countries.

The news programme is broadcast live from 18:00 to 18:15 from Monday to Friday, targeting the Vietnamese community in the country and those who understand Vietnamese.

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Minister Savankhone Razmontry said the introduction of the programme is significant amidst the celebration of important events of both nations.

News programme in Vietnamese is broadcast live from 18:00 to 18:15 from Monday to Friday.

It not only provides audiences with more choices and helps deepen mutual understanding between the two peoples, but also gives the Vietnamese community better understanding of Laos ’ policies and culture, he said.

He also thanked the Party, State and people of Viet Nam as well as the Viet Nam Television for supporting the Lao National Television in terms of both equipment and personnel training serving the airing of the bulletin as schedule.

(Source: VNA)