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International Cooperation

Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos has refuted recent claims circulating in “several foreign news outlets” alleging that Laos is preparing to send troops to join Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, state media reported. According to these reports, the Russian military press service was said to be attempting to persuade Lao soldiers and citizens to...

Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of...

Laos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage

Laos outlined its progress in strengthening domestic resource mobilization and called for continued international...

‘Looking to the Next 70 Years’: US and Laos Celebrate Enduring Friendship

On 2 July, the United States Embassy in Laos hosted an Independence Day celebration...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Military-Ruled Myanmar Hosts Joint Naval Exercise With Russia, Its Close Ally, Top Arms Supplier

BANGKOK (AP) — The military-run Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar is holding its first joint naval exercise with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, 10...

Laos Records Seven Months of Trade Deficit in 2023, Totaling USD 675 Million

Laos has grappled with a trade deficit for seven of the first nine months of this year, totaling USD 675 million. Only in February...

Laos, South Korea Build Cultural Bridge Through Art, Music

In an event held on 3 November, the National College of Arts, the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MOI) of the Lao PDR,...

Laos, Singapore Seek to Enhance Security Cooperation on Narcotics, Transnational Crime

In an attempt to combat narcotics trafficking and transnational crime in Laos, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security, General Vilay Lakhamphong,...

Lao Diplomat Invited to Japan on Official Visit

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, Saleumxay Kommasith, will pay an official visit to Japan from 7 to 11...

International Organizations Join Forces to Support Laos’ Fight Against Malnutrition

In the face of persistent challenges, Laos grapples with high rates of malnutrition, hindering the nation's development, according to the latest findings from the...