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United Nations Rights Review Applauds Laos’ Engagement but Flags Deep Concerns

On 29 April, the United Nations Human Rights Council commended Laos for collaborative participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), but fundamental rights issues remain unresolved, especially regarding disappearances and expression. Speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the...

Celebrating 15 Years of Success: Nam Theun 2 Gala Dinner

On 30 April, Nam Theun 2 Power Company celebrated its 15th anniversary of operation...

Thailand Urges Laos to Reconsider Sanakham Hydropower Dam Location

Thailand has formally called on Laos to reconsider the proposed location of the Sanakham...

Laos Seeks Solutions to Address New United States Tariff Hikes

Laos' exports to the United States are expected to face significant impacts following the...

Japan Honors Sonexay Siphandone with Order of the Rising Sun

On 29 April, the Japanese government announced that Grand Cordon of the Order of...

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...

US President Biden Forms Economic Bloc for Indo-Pacific

US President Joe Biden has formed an economic framework with 12 Indo-Pacific nations officially named the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Five years after his predecessor pulled...

New Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Opens in Laos 

Laos has officially launched a cryptocurrency mining operation in Bachiang Chaleunsouk District, Champasack Province. A ceremony to launch the project was held by Lao...

Thailand to Legalize Undocumented Workers from Neighboring Countries

Thailand has said it hopes to legalize undocumented migrants to meet an increased demand for foreign labor. Bangkok Post reports that If the plan is...

New Economic Corridor to Boost Regional Trade through Laos

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has authorized a USD 132 million project to boost climate-resilient transport connections and regional commerce along an...

Khammouane Fuel Chief Urges Residents to Reduce Travel

A top executive at the Khammouane Branch of the Lao State Fuel Enterprise has called on residents to conserve fuel and give priority to...