Embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane, Laos; address No 85, 23 Singha Road; Ban Phonxay; Saysettha District, Vientiane; phone +85621451990. Head of mission…
Head of mission: Vacant, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ms Kieu Thi Hang Phuc, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Nguyen Van Pham, Consul General (as of 2015)
Vietnam's lush landscapes and rich cultural diversity make it an appealing destination for visitors from Laos. Although the country is still recovering from global tourism disruptions, its tourism infrastructure shows promise and readiness. With around 700,000 Laotians traveling abroad annually, there is potential for a notable number to choose Vietnam as their destination.
Vietnam is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Laos. According to the Global Peace Index, Vietnam ranks 41st out of 160 countries, making it safer than Laos, which ranks 48th. The murder rate in Vietnam is notably low at 1.5 per 100,000 people, while data for Laos is not available. In terms of organized crime, Vietnam has higher indices than Laos in several categories, indicating more significant challenges in those areas. For instance, mafia groups and crime networks score 6.0 in Vietnam compared to 1.5 and 6.0 in Laos, respectively. However, both countries face issues with human trafficking and smuggling, scoring similarly in those areas. Overall, while Vietnam has some crime challenges, it is statistically safer than Laos for tourists.
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