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International Cooperation

India, Pakistan Trade Strikes as Kashmir Tensions Spiral Toward Conflict

The conflict between India and Pakistan has entered a dangerous new phase, with both sides reporting missile strikes, drone incursions, and military engagements across the contested Kashmir region.   Pakistan’s military reported on 10 May that India launched a new wave of missiles targeting three Pakistani air bases, including one near...

Laos, Switzerland Strengthen Efforts to Improve Dam Safety

Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to safer hydropower development with the successful...

First Lao Student in Morocco Wins Top University Award

Khanpangna “Eno” Khounsy, a 24-year-old student from Laos, has made history by becoming the...

Decades After the Bombing, Laos Still Struggles: Now With Less Help

On 3 May, a 500-pound bomb was detonated in Soplao village, Huameuang district, Houaphanh...

United Nations Rights Review Applauds Laos’ Engagement but Flags Deep Concerns

On 29 April, the United Nations Human Rights Council commended Laos for collaborative participation...

ASEAN Prepares for 10-Year Intellectual Property Cooperation Plan

Representatives from the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), ASEAN Secretariats, and the World Intellectual Property Organization held a brainstorming meeting on 17-20...

Australian Prime Minister Announces China Visit Hours Before Leaving for US to Meet Biden

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will visit China in early November to meet President Xi Jinping, making the...

Southeast Asian Governments Condemn Hamas Attacks on Israel, Call for Peaceful Resolution

Updated on 11 October, 2023, at 9:38 am The recent attack in Gaza that killed more than 500 people and injured thousands has sparked outrage...

Japan Foreign Minister Begins ASEAN Tour to Strengthen Ties Amid China’s Growing Influence

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is leading a delegation on a six-day trip to four ASEAN countries –Laos, Brunei, Vietnam, and Thailand – to...

Lao Ministry Partners With ADB to Enhance Capacity in Public Debt Management

The Lao Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), concluded a 2-day training on “High-level Policy Dialogue on Good Practices...

From Laos to Canada, and Back: A Chat With New Canadian Ambassador to Laos

Ping Kitnikone presented her credentials to the Lao president Thongloun Sisoulith on 28 September. She is the new Ambassador-designate of Canada to Laos, Thailand,...