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International Cooperation

Laos’ Foreign Minister Concludes Visit to Brunei, Pledges Stronger Partnership

Laos’ Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane concluded his official visit to Brunei from 19 to 22 October. On 20 October, Thongsavanh and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Brunei.  He thanked Brunei for its warm hospitality and emphasized the country’s vital contribution to Laos’ socio-economic development, including human...

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to...

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Arrives in Laos for 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

On 16 October, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Laos for an official...

Laos’ First Consultancy Leads ASEAN Diplomacy Program Engages 19 Nations

A youth-led Lao consultancy has made history as the first Lao team to lead...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Trilateral Military Exercise

On 14 October, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held high-level...

Laos, Canada Strengthen Partnership Toward Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement

On 18 February, the Embassy of Canada to Laos hosted a workshop in Vientiane Capital on emerging issues in the Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement...

Russia, Laos Clear Over 285 Unexploded Ordnance in Past Three Months

Over the past three months, Lao and Russian military bomb disposal experts removed 285 UXO items from 157,887 square meters of land that have...

Taiwan Lists Laos Among High-Risk Travel Destinations Due to Fraud Rings

Taiwan has categorized Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia as high-risk destinations due to their involvement in hosting fraudulent activities, according to the Taiwanese...

Japan Festival Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Japan-Laos Diplomatic Relations

Thousands of locals, residents and visitors have been treated to the sights, sounds and tastes of Japan at the 2025 Japan Festival in Vientiane...

Lao-Swiss Collaboration: National University launches First ever Dam Safety Course for Next Generation of Experts

The first-ever dam engineering course in Laos was officially launched on 13 February, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance dam...

Laos, United Kingdom Strengthen Green Ties at Climate Event

On 30 January, the British Embassy in Laos held its inaugural Climate, Energy, Nature, and Environment event at the residence of British Ambassador Mel...