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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...

Laos New Year Celebrations See Increase in Drunk Driving Accidents 

Drunk driving was the leading cause of accidents in Vientiane Capital during the three-day Lao New Year celebrations. Vientiane traffic police officials report a higher...

Hanoi to Collect Stray Dogs, Fine Owners of Unattended Animals

Vietnamese capital Hanoi is to deploy special squads to capture stray dogs as part of efforts to prevent rabies and reduce the number of...

US President Biden to Host ASEAN Leaders at Summit in May

US President Joe Biden will host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Washington next month for a summit. The event, to...

Laos Prepares for Full Tourism Reopening, Testing Still Required

Laos is preparing to commence a new phase of reopening to tourism that will require Covid-19 tests prior to departure and on arrival. Dr. Sisavath...

Laos Environment Ministry Warns of Dangerous Air Pollution

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a notice warning residents about unhealthy levels of air pollution across the nation. The notice states...

Vientiane Traffic Police Out in Force During Lao New Year 

Traffic Police officers in Vientiane Capital will increase their presence in and around the city over the Pi Mai Lao period. Led by Lt. Colonel...