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Lao Delegation Marks 15 Years of Cluster Munitions Convention at Geneva Meeting

Laos, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Anouparb Vongnorkeo, participated in the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 16 to 19 September.  Speaking at the event, Anouparb highlighted the Convention’s anniversary as both a milestone in collective achievements and a...

Tourist Arrivals in Laos Increased by 15 Percent in First Eight Months of 2025

Laos welcomed over 3,061,928 international tourists in the first eight months of 2025, a...

Cambodian PM Accuses Thai Forces of Evicting Civilians on Border

AFP - Cambodia's leader Hun Manet has accused Thailand of preventing more than 20...

Thakhek Authorities Enforce New Measures to Improve Town Cleanliness, Order

Starting 15 September, Khammouane Province began enforcing stricter rules in Thakhek town to improve...

Laos, Thailand Strengthen Trade Ties, Aim for USD 11 Billion Revenue by 2027

Laos and Thailand are set to strengthen the trading, following an agreement in February...

7,000 Die Annually in Laos from Smoking

Laos sees some 7,000 deaths each year from smoking-related illnesses, or 19 individuals per day, including nonsmokers who inhale secondhand smoke. Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister...

Laos-China Railway to Link with Thanaleng Dry Port 

Authorities have begun preparations to link the Laos-China Railway to the Thanaleng Dry Port to better facilitate freight transportation. While goods are currently transported by...

Pfizer to Sell Drugs at Cost Price for Poorest Nations including Laos

Pfizer Inc intends to offer its full portfolio of brand-name pharmaceuticals at cost in up to 45 low-income countries, including Laos and Cambodia. The move...

Incoming Australian Government to Focus on Relationships with Southeast Asia

The incoming government of Australia, headed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of the Labor party, intends to focus on relationships with Southeast Asia and...

Loca Makes it Possible to Customize your Health Insurance on its Application 24/7

First time in Laos! Customize your health insurance and pay with a credit card through the LOCA app. Living here in Laos, where there are...

Thai Scientists to Develop Monkeypox Test  

A Monkeypox test is being developed by a Thai medical center using genetic data provided by Portugal and Belgium. The Thaiger reports that the Center...