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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...

Lao President Visits Communist Party Secretary in Chongqing, China

Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Laos, visited Mr. Yuan Jiajun, Communist Party Secretary of Chongqing, on Monday. During his visit, the Lao president praised Chongqing's...

Laos Inks Another Deal to Send More Workers to South Korea

The Lao government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea last week to send more Lao nationals to work in the country's...

Laos Joins Multinational Military Training Exercise for First Time

The annual multinational peacekeeping exercise, code-named Khaan Quest 2023, kickstarted its training at the Five Hills Training Area near the Mongolian Capital of Ulaanbaatar...

ASEAN to Set Up “Parameters” on Emerging AI Technology

Regulators worldwide, including those in ASEAN countries, are implementing precautionary measures and drafting regulations to establish "guardrails" around the growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence...

US Environmental Affairs Official to Visit Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia

US Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, J.R. Littlejohn will travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia from 19-24 June. In...

Cambodia’s National Bank to Establish Payment Partnerships with Laos, Vietnam

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is set to ink agreements with the Bank of the Lao PDR, State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), and...