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International Cooperation

Lao Ambassador Appointed as Personal Representative of President Thongloun to Francophonie

On 21 October, Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Laos to France, presented his credentials to Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie.  Following the presentation, Kalamoungkhoune will officially serve as the Personal Representative of Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith to the organization, headquartered in Paris. During the...

Lao PM Heads to ASEAN Summit as Timor-Leste Joins, Thailand-Cambodia Peace Talks Advance

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will travel to Kuala Lumpur from 26-28 October to attend...

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

Laos’ Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane concluded his official visit to Brunei from 19 to...

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...

Luxembourg Development Cooperation Supports Lao Red Cross with High-Tech Blood Cold Chain Equipment

Luxembourg has handed over state-of-the-art blood cold chain equipment to the Lao Red Cross, valued at approximately 2 million Euros on 13 September in...

Indonesian President-Elect Visits Laos, Forges Stronger Bilateral, Regional Ties

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto visited Laos on 6 September and met with President Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Indonesia...

Laos, South Korea Collaborate on Direct Flight Initiative to Boost Tourism, Economic Ties

Laos is considering the introduction of direct flights from South Korea to Luang Prabang as part of the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP). This initiative...

OP-ED: China, Hong Kong’s Strategic Investments in Laos Usher in a New Era of Economic Collaboration

Op-Ed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)  In the post-COVID era, Chinese investment in Laos has surged dramatically, positioning China to overtake Thailand...

Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos to Start Ahead of Schedule

The 600 MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos is set to start trial operations in late December, two months earlier than the initially...

MAG Receives Funding to Expand UXO Clearance in Khammouane, Laos

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has secured over USD 800,000 from the Freeman Foundation and Restoration Laos to fund UXO clearance and explosive ordnance...