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International Cooperation

Laos Included in United States Travel Ban Draft List

The White House has included Laos in a draft list of countries that could face travel restrictions under a new United States (US) immigration policy proposed by the Trump administration.  The draft categorizes Laos in the "orange" tier, meaning its citizens could see sharp restrictions on visas and be required...

Lao, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Closer Ties, Economic Cooperation

Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi...

Laos Prepares for 2025 Digital Census with Training Initiatives

On the top floor of the four-story Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) building, located about...

Laos Marks International Women’s Day with Call for Women, Girls Empowerment

On 7 March, the Embassy of France, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and...

Lao Foreign Minister to Visit China for Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane will visit China on 12-14 March, at...

Southeast Asian Nations Renew Alarm Over Myanmar Violence. But Diplomats Can’t Settle on Solution

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers renewed their alarm over — and condemnation of — air strikes, artillery shelling, and other acts of...

Laos Attracts Foreign Investment of Over USD 800 Million in Khammouane

The Asia-Potash International Intelligent Industrial Park in Khammouane province has been a significant investment for the country, with an investment cooperation memorandum worth USD...

ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Seeks to Reinstate Peace and Stability in Region

The 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on July 11-12, in Jakarta, Indonesia, during which, leaders from the US, Russia, China, Australia, New...

EU Rejects Myanmar’s Diplomatic Role and Says It Still Doesn’t Recognize Generals

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat on Thursday expressed opposition to Myanmar’s upcoming role as the overseer of relations between the...

Korean Boxing Organizations Extend Support to Lao Athletes

Two Korean boxing organizations are providing assistance to Lao athletes to support their participation in regional and international competitions from 2023 to 2024. Korea...

Australia, UK Support Development of Floating Solar in Laos

The Australian Embassy in Laos and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) are partnering with Lao Holding State Enterprise (LHSE) to...