Former Mekong River Commission (MRC) Chief Executive Officer Anoulak Kittikhoun has been appointed Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong Institute, becoming the first Lao national to lead the regional organisation.
The appointment was announced during Mekong Forum 2026, held in Bangkok on 22–23 July, where the institute...
A road construction project linking two northern provinces, Bokeo and Xayabouly, has reached 30 percent completion, according to officials following a recent inspection.
On 8...
Laos and Australia mark a 35-year partnership in agricultural research, announcing a new AUD 15 million (USD 10.6 million) investment aimed at driving sustainable...
Laos and Thailand held formal discussions on the proposed sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening transport links and cross-border...
Laos and Myanmar have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and deepening people-to-people ties between the two nations.
The...
Laos has made progress in stabilizing its economy after a period of high inflation and exchange rate pressure, but significant risks remain, according to...
