Hanoi, Jan. 5 -- The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) on January 5 sent a message of congratulations to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) on its 12th National Congress. The CPV Central Committee extends the warmest congratulations to the LPRP's 12th National Congress, and through the congress, to all LPRP members and Lao people, the message read. "We warmly congratulate the Party, State, and people of Laos on their great and comprehensive achievements over 50 years since the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, particularly during 40 years of reform, five years implementing the Resolution of the 11th Party Congress, and the 9th five-year socio-economic development plan. Under the wise leader...