Vietnam News Agency had pledged more news coverage to raise public awareness on Vietnam – Lao’s economic cooperation and environmental protection program. It will include a series of event in the central city of Vinh and Laotian capital city of Vientiane. Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh has praised the news sponsorship as a practical response to the bilateral friendship year between Vietnam and Laos. He said this is a good opportunity for businesses and people from both countries to strengthen cooperation in environmental protection for sustainable development.