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International Cooperation

Laos Reaffirms Interest in Joining BRICS, Deepens Ties with Russia

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone has reaffirmed Laos’ interest in joining BRICS, a key alliance of emerging economies, stating that the country is currently in the process of studying the requirements for membership. Speaking at the Russia-Laos Business Dialogue during the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on 4 September, Sonexay said,...

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Concludes State Visit to Laos

Cuban President and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of...

Türkiye Rolls Out Cold Storage, Vocational Training Initiatives in Laos

On 27–28 August, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) launched two key initiatives...

Wrap: Lao Foreign Minister Visits Singapore, The Philippines

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane completed official visits to Singapore and the Philippines, reaffirming...

US, China Extend Tariff Truce for 90 Days

By Beiyi SEOW and Isabel KUA/AFP - China and the United States delayed higher...

Princess Sirindhorn of Thailand Treated for Heart Condition

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand has been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat (heart arrhythmia), according to a statement issued by the Royal Household...

South Korea to Build Center for Gender Equality in Laos

The government of the Republic of Korea will construct the Center for Gender Equality & Ending Violence Against Women (G-EVAW) as part of a...

Myanmar Junta Claims Opposition as ‘Terrorists’ in ‘Non-Asean’ Meeting

The military government of Myanmar met with several ASEAN leaders at an informal meeting last week where it denounced its opponents as "terrorists". Hosted...

Japan to Provide USD 6.1 Million to Support Road Repairs in Laos

The Japanese government will provide USD 6.1 million to finance the equipment needed to restore deteriorating and damaged roads in Laos. A signing ceremony for...

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...