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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...

Laos UN Ambassador Makes Call for Peace at General Assembly

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to the United Nations, Mr. Anouparb Vongnorkeo delivered a speech at the 11th Emergency Special Session...

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Issue Statement on Ukraine Situation

ASEAN foreign ministers have issued a joint statement on the situation in Ukraine, calling for restraint and dialogue, as well as respect for sovereignty. The...

Australian Foreign Minister Visits Laos Amid Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic Tour

Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Ms. Marise Payne, made an official visit to Laos this week. The Australian foreign minister and...

Russia Eyes Tourism Ties With Laos

Russia has expressed an interest in developing tourism with Laos, seeking to enable Lao and Russian citizens to more easily visit each other's countries. Vientiane...

Laos and Thailand to Reopen Borders ‘as Soon as Possible’

Laos and Thailand have agreed to reopen border crossings and checkpoints as soon as possible, according to Thai government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. The decision was...

Laos Foreign Minister Expresses Appreciation for Cambodia’s Efforts in Myanmar Crisis

Laos has expressed its appreciation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's efforts as ASEAN Chair to make progress on the crisis in Myanmar. The appreciation...