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...
An extension of the Laos-Thailand Railway between Thanaleng Station and inner Vientiane is expected to be complete by June this year.
An update on the...
Mekong River Commission Secretariat CEO Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun sounded the alarm about the unprecedented challenge now facing the river on "Mekong Day."
In his speech...
The National Assembly of Laos met yesterday for a special brainstorming session to address the country's economic problems.
The brainstorming session was chaired by Mr....
Disruptions to supplies of commodities, financial strains, and higher prices are among the impacts of the war in Ukraine that will slow economies in...