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International Cooperation

Laos-United Kingdom Trade Reaches USD 38.3 Million in 2024

Trade between Laos and the United Kingdom totaled USD 38.3 million in 2024,  the Lao Ministry of Industry and Trade revealed. Laos imported USD 20.4 million worth of goods from the UK and exported goods for approximately USD 17.9 million. Key Lao exports included shoes, clothing, sugar, and hats, while...

Laos Set to Strengthen Pilot Training, Improve Aviation Safety

Laos is set to strengthen its aviation sector through expanded pilot training and safety...

Laos, Japan Celebrate 70 Years of Diplomacy with New Projects

On 5 March, Laos officially marked the 70th anniversary of its diplomatic relations with...

Lao Students Showcase Skills at Japanese Speech Event

On 1 March, the 22nd Japanese Speech Contest took place at the Lao-Japan Budo...

Laos, China 500kV Link to Drive Clean Energy Growth and ASEAN Connectivity

On 26 February, Laos launched the Lao-China 500-kilovolt Interconnection Project with a ceremony in...

Laos People’s Court President Visits President of Cuba

Ms. Viengthong Siphandone, President of the People's Supreme Court of Laos made an official visit to Cuba this month as part of strengthening bilateral...

Vietnam to Build New Public Park in Vientiane Capital

Vietnam has agreed to support Laos in the construction of a new public park that will be located in Vientiane Capital. The decision to build...

Laos and Vietnam Strengthen Diplomatic and Business Ties During NA Chairman’s Visit

Chairman of Vietnam's National Assembly, Vuong Dinh Hue, has made an official visit to Laos this week to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss Vietnamese...

USAID Gives USD 5.6 Million to Address Impact of Covid on Education and Economic Growth in Laos

Isobel Coleman, Deputy Administrator (DA) for Policy and Programming for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced USD 5.6 million in...

Thai Journalist Apologizes for Failure to Recognize Lao PM

Thai newscaster Sophon Ong-karn has apologized for a gaffe during live television yesterday during which he failed to recognize the Prime Minister of Laos,...

Biden Hails “New Era” of US-ASEAN Ties at Washington Summit

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that the first summit held in Washington with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...