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ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in Vientiane, Laos, from 19 to 22 November. Held under the theme “Working Together for Peace, Security, and Strength of ASEAN.” The dialogue brought together defense ministers from ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste as an observer, and eight dialogue...

Lao Coffee: A Journey Through Flavor, Heritage

In Laos' Bolaven Plateau, Champasack Province, the air is often filled with the scent...

Laos Welcomes Over Five Million Tourists in 2024, Generating Over USD 1 Billion

Laos has recorded over five million tourists this year, exceeding expectations and generating more...

Lao National Assembly Opens 8th Ordinary Session to Address Key National Challenges

The 9th-tenure National Assembly (NA) opened its 8th Ordinary Session on 18 November in...

Lao Government Encourages Diaspora to Reconnect, Invest in Homeland

On 12 November, the Lao government hosted a meeting in Vientiane aimed at encouraging...

Trade Declines, Investment Rises With Plus Three Countries

The value of ASEAN trade with the plus three countries;China, Japan and South Korea, decreased last year while Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased from...

Govt Announces a Halt On Fuel Tariff Exemptions

The government made an official announcement in Vientiane on Thursday to completely halt fuel tariff exemptions in a move to close loopholes in illegal...

Borikhamxay Ceases Wood Processing Plants

Borikhamxay provincial authorities have cancelled the business operations of 13 wood processing plants after finding that they had permanently ceased their processing operations for...

Laos, China Want Better Synergy In Development

Laos and China are aiming to achieve better synergy in development with the relevant sectors from both countries to work together to merge Laos'...

Handicraft Association Looking To Expand Line of Pottery Products

The Lao Handicraft Association is planning to support new Lao pottery products being made in Vientiane this year which it hopes will attract both...

PM Proposes Seven Point Agenda to Pursue ASEAN Economic Goals

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has raised a seven-point agenda calling for ASEAN economic ministers to place discussion focus on pursuing the 2025 ASEAN economic...