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International Cooperation

Mekong River Commission Launches Education Hub, One Mekong App in Vientiane

On 23 December, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated the opening of its Education and Visitor Center and the launch of the One Mekong app at its headquarters in Vientiane, Laos. The event also marked the 20th anniversary of Laos hosting the MRC. The new center showcases interactive exhibits, maps,...

Laos, China Launch QR Payment System for Cashless Tourism

Traveling between Laos and China is now easier with a QR payment system that...

New LEAD Project Aims to Improve Education, Professional Development in Laos

To enhance higher education in Laos, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)...

Australia, Laos Work Together to Improve Education Sector in Savannakhet.

The Australian Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos,...

Laos, Korea Launch Water Management Project to Boost Agriculture

Laos and South Korea have launched a USD 5.6 million partnership to improve water...

Lao and Cambodian PMs Discuss New Bridge, Plan Visits 

During a meeting in Kumamoto, Japan last week, Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh asked Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to construct a bridge between...

Construction Begins on China-funded Educational Facility in Vientiane Capital

Construction of a new facility funded by China at the Laos Institute of Posts and Telecommunications in Vientiane Capital has begun. Lao Minister of Technology...

Myanmar’s Junta Government Calling for Peace Talks with Rebel Groups

The chief of Myanmar’s junta, General Min Aung Hlaing, has called for face-to-face peace talks with the heads of the nation’s many ethnic rebel...

Hollywood Actress Rosamund Pike Supports Bomb-clearing Efforts in Laos

British actress Rosamund Pike is urging people to support a campaign that will help clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos. The Unlock the Land appeal,...

Laos Urges Sustainable Water Use at Asia-Pacific Water Summit

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh called for concerted efforts to ensure the effective and sustainable use of water resources while addressing the fourth Asia-Pacific...

Ukraine President Zelensky asks Asian Countries to Change their Attitude Toward Ukraine

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said he hoped Asian nations would “change their attitude” towards his country. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday,...