Vietnam Posts and Enterprise des Posts Lao signed a MOU to promote cooperation in postal sector


Mr. Chu Quang Hao, President and CEO of Vietnam Post and Mr. Vienthone LUANGXAY, President of Enterprise des Posts Lao signed a MOU

MOU marks the next phase of cooperation between the two sides since the signing of MOU within Vietnam Post’s high-level visit in 2017 in Lao People's Democratic Republic to adapt the rapid change of the postal market, trends and customer needs in the new context, Vietnam Post and Enterprise des Posts Lao have revised and agreed on the scope of cooperation in the main areas including:

1. Bilateral business development in letter-post, parcel-post, EMS, E-packet support for e-commerce and logistics Services to meet new trend and customer demands.

2. Cooperating in the development of postal services by road via Viet Nam – Lao border gates in accordance with the regulations of UPU, ASEAN on postal operation, EDI transmission and international payment.

3. Promoting bilateral cooperation in postal financial services, postage stamp services.

4. Studying and cooperating to promote digital transformation in postal field.

5. Cooperating in training and staff exchange.

The two sides affirmed to tighten the close and effective bilateral cooperation relationship and expect comprehensive development in the fields of cooperation; co- research and implement solutions to boost inbound and outbound postal volume; concretize potential business development opportunities to meet customer needs for e-commerce delivery services in Asean Post and Asia. In addition, the two sides research and promote cooperation in the field of postal financial services to exploit the potential demand of the Vietnamese and Laotian communities living and working in each country, developing joint-marketing and market research programs; training and exchanging staff. Vietnam Post affirms to continuously support and share the experience about operational reform, quality service enhancement, technological applications into operational process.

Within the framework of a business trip to Vietnam from June 9-12, 2022, the high-ranking delegations of the Ministry of Technology and Communications of Laos and Enterprise des Posts Lao also had a on-site visit at the Post Office of Ninh Binh province.