Lao Cai, Feb. 19 -- The mountainous northwestern province of Lao Cai is seeking greater cooperation with Israeli businesses and investors, particularly in high-tech agriculture, trade, and tourism, a provincial leader has said.

Secretary of the Lao Cai provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee Trinh Xuan Truong discussed potential collaboration with Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Yaron Mayer during a meeting in Lao Cai city on February 19.

Truong invited Israeli businesses to explore investment opportunities in key sectors, including logistics, mineral processing, wastewater treatment, and education and training.

He expressed his thanks for Israel's support following Super Typhoon Yagi, when the Israeli Embassy h...