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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...

Laos Commits to Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2025

The government of Laos expressed its commitment to achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 during the recent session of the National Assembly. Vientiane...

Lao PM Participates in the First EU-ASEAN Commemorative Summit

The Prime Minister of Laos attended the summit to celebrate the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-European Union (ASEAN-EU) relations on Wednesday in Brussels, Belgium, under...

Laos’ Electricity Exports Increase by 7.5% in 2022

At the same time, the amount of electricity imported by the country also decreased by 72.7 percent. The country earned USD 1,769 million by exporting...

Laos, Russia Unveil Monument to Soviet Pilots Downed in Laos

Laos' Ministry of Public Security and the Embassy of Russia to Laos have unveiled a memorial in remembrance of Soviet military pilots who died...

Lao Leaders Sign Book of Condolence for Former Chinese PM Jiang Zemin

President Thoungloun Sisoulith led Lao government officials on Monday in signing a book of condolence in memory of the former Chinese President Jiang Zemin...

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg Makes a State Visit to Laos

The Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and his entourage are currently in Laos for an official visit from 5 to 9 December to strengthen...