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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...

Farmers in Laos Make Desperate Plea for Assistance Amid Fuel Crisis

Lao farmers are in desperate need of fuel and are pleading for an urgent solution to the ongoing fuel crisis. The Lao Farmers Network made...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 102 Million in April

Laos posted a trade deficit of 102 million US dollars in April, the first trade shortfall in 2022 following three months of trade surplus. According...

Laos Economy Short-changed by Foreign Currency Outflows

Foreign currency outflows have outpaced inflows, resulting in a lack of foreign currency, and making it harder for the economy to import commodities. Vientiane Times...

Vice Minister of Energy and Mines Opens LXML Sepon Underground Mine

Community and government stakeholders yesterday visited Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon mine opened the first modern underground mine in Lao PDR. With a mineral...

Bank of Laos Blames Currency Manipulation for Crisis

The Bank of the Lao PDR has called out currency manipulators and blamed the importation of unnecessary luxury items as reasons for the current...

Laos Sees Over 2,000 Visitors After Full Reopening

Laos has recorded more than 2,000 arrivals at land borders and Wattay International Airport following the country's 9 May reopening. Dr. Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, Deputy Prime...