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International Cooperation

Laos Reaffirms Interest in Joining BRICS, Deepens Ties with Russia

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone has reaffirmed Laos’ interest in joining BRICS, a key alliance of emerging economies, stating that the country is currently in the process of studying the requirements for membership. Speaking at the Russia-Laos Business Dialogue during the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on 4 September, Sonexay said,...

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Concludes State Visit to Laos

Cuban President and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of...

Türkiye Rolls Out Cold Storage, Vocational Training Initiatives in Laos

On 27–28 August, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) launched two key initiatives...

Wrap: Lao Foreign Minister Visits Singapore, The Philippines

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane completed official visits to Singapore and the Philippines, reaffirming...

US, China Extend Tariff Truce for 90 Days

By Beiyi SEOW and Isabel KUA/AFP - China and the United States delayed higher...

Laos and Russia to Hold Laros 2019 Joint Military Exercises

The first Russian-Lao military exercises, Laros 2019, will take place in Laos from 10-19 December. A total of 500 troops from Russia and Laos will...

Survey Shows Favorable View of China’s Belt and Road Initiative

A new survey has revealed that people generally view China’s Belt and Road Initiative favorably, categorizing the BRI as a net “opportunity” for their...

Laos, S Korea to Develop Port Management Information System

Laos and South Korea have agreed to jointly develop a port management information system in the landlocked country. Under a memorandum of understanding signed November...

First Mekong-Republic of Korea Summit Held in Busan

The leaders of South Korea and the five Mekong nations agreed Wednesday to prioritize cooperation in seven fields, stepping up efforts for synergy between...

Laos to Teach Korean Language at Secondary School Next Year

Laos is to begin teaching Korean language at secondary schools from next year. The decision came after Laos and South Korea signed a memorandum of...

Lao Ambassador Presents Credentials to Grand Duke of Luxembourg

On the 13th of November, His Excellency Mr Phoukhong Sisoulath, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) presented a letter...