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International Cooperation

Laos, Switzerland Strengthen Efforts to Improve Dam Safety

Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to safer hydropower development with the successful convening of the Steering Committee meeting for the Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance (DSTIA) project in Vientiane.  The meeting, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton on 8 May, brought together key government officials, technical experts,...

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...

Southeast Asia Backs Independent Anti-Corruption Efforts

Anti-corruption agencies, civil society groups, journalists, and NGOs from across Southeast Asia gathered on...

Japan Supports Three Projects in Laos in the Education and Healthcare Sector

The Government of Japan will be providing grant assistance worth USD 270,000 for three projects in Xayaboury, Xieng Khouang and Vientiane Provinces. Grants will be...

Malaysians Escape Job Syndicate with Help from Lao Locals

Eight Malaysian citizens were recently able to escape from the clutches of a job syndicate located in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ)...

Laos, Georgia Issue Visa Exemptions for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders

The governments of Laos and Georgia have issued visa exemptions for their diplomats and official/service passport holders. Ambassador of Laos, Ms. Vyngsavan Tsipraseut, and...

Laos and Cuba Sign MOUs to Increase Cooperation in Key Areas

Laos and Cuba have signed four memorandums of understanding to further their collaboration in the fields of education, health, and agriculture during Cuba PM...

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Visits Laos

Mr. Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba, is visiting Laos as part of a tour of Southeast Asia. The Cuban PM...

Laos and Singapore Leaders Meet to Discuss All Things Energy

The two countries are also looking at increasing cooperation in evolving areas like digital, sustainability and environmental protection. Laos and Singapore will be celebrating the...