Russia praises relations of partnership with Laos, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday at a meeting with Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith.
Kerry Urges Southeast Asia Unity on South China Sea Disputes

VIENTIANE, Laos — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday urged the divided nations of Southeast Asia to forge a consensus on how to address disputes with China in the South China Sea, appealing to the 10 countries to embrace a rules-based international system to resolve those differences peacefully.
Flash Flooding Hits Farmers in Xayaboury
Almost 200 families in Botaen district, Xayaboury province, have lost some or all of their crops to flash flooding after heavy rains last weekend but luckily no deaths or injuries were reported.
Pregnant Women in Need of Better Healthcare
Pregnant women are in need of more information concerning healthcare which should be provided by specialists including midwives, to reduce Laos’ high rate of child mortality.
ASEAN Breaks Deadlock on South China Sea at Laos Meeting
VIENTIANE (Reuters) – Southeast Asian nations overcame days of deadlock on Monday when the Philippines dropped a request for their joint statement to mention a landmark legal ruling on the South China Sea, officials said, after objections from Cambodia.
Vegetable Prices Decrease in Vientiane Capital
The price of vegetables in Vientiane markets has fallen, the Laophattana newspaper reported on Friday.
PM Urges ASEAN to Enhance Its Role in the Evolving Regional Architecture
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has reiterated that ASEAN member states should continue to maintain and enhance ASEAN role in the evolving regional architecture,