International Cooperation

Lao, Japanese PMs Meet in Tokyo for Talks on Energy, Security

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone agreed to deepen cooperation on human resource development, energy security and economic resilience during talks in Tokyo on 10 June. The leaders met at Japan's Prime Minister's Office while Sonexay was visiting Japan to attend the 31st International Conference...

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the...

Lao President Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Lao President and Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith met Chinese President and Communist Party...

Bank of Laos Responds to EU Sanctions Against Lao Bank

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has publicly addressed European Union (EU) sanctions imposed on...

International Cave Diving Experts Join Xaysomboun Rescue Mission as Two Villagers Remain Trapped

International cave diving specialists from several countries are joining rescue efforts in Xaysomboun as...

Russia Eyes Tourism Ties With Laos

Russia has expressed an interest in developing tourism with Laos, seeking to enable Lao and Russian citizens to more easily visit each other's countries. Vientiane...

Laos and Thailand to Reopen Borders ‘as Soon as Possible’

Laos and Thailand have agreed to reopen border crossings and checkpoints as soon as possible, according to Thai government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. The decision was...

Laos Foreign Minister Expresses Appreciation for Cambodia’s Efforts in Myanmar Crisis

Laos has expressed its appreciation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's efforts as ASEAN Chair to make progress on the crisis in Myanmar. The appreciation...

US Lifts Visa Sanctions for Citizens of Laos

The United States Government has today lifted most sanctions on US visa issuance to citizens of Laos. According to a notice posted on the US...

Laos Takes On Big Diplomacy in New Book

Small Countries, Big Diplomacy, a new book highlighting the role of Laos in the global arena, was officially launched yesterday in Vientiane Capital. Representing valuable...

Japan Funds Upgrade of Japanese Language Department at National University of Laos

The Japanese Government has provided grant assistance worth USD 92,485 for the Improvement of the Department of Japanese, National University of Laos. The grant has...