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International Cooperation

ASEAN Economic Ministers Say No to Retaliation in Response to US Tariffs

Ministries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed "deep concern" over unilateral tariffs introduced by the United States.  The statement, adopted during their virtual Special ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting on 10 April, highlights potential disruptions to global trade.  The ten ASEAN nations, unexpectedly hit hard by President Trump's recent...

First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Marks 31st Anniversary

The First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge marks its 31st anniversary on 8 April.  Opened in 1994,...

Vietnam Seeks US Tariff Delay as Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter

By Lam NGUYEN/AFP - Vietnam has asked for a last-minute delay to colossal tariffs...

Bus-Rapid-Transit Road Rushing to be Completed Before Lao New Year

Vientiane is committed to completing the construction of the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)...

Lao Business Forum Highlights Progress, Challenges, Path Forward for Private Sector Development

At the 16th Lao Business Forum, held at the Don Chan Palace in Vientiane...

Vice President of Laos Bids Farewell to Outgoing Israeli Ambassador

Concluding missions in Vietnam and Laos, Israeli Ambassador Nadav Eshcar paid a courtesy call on the Vice President of Laos yesterday at the National...

Laos and Cambodia Renew Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Cambodia and Laos have said they are committed to exploring opportunities to develop and advance their "close and comprehensive collaboration" for the mutual benefit...

Singapore Hungry for Electricity from Laos

Laos will shortly begin supplying Singapore with electricity under the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP). Vientiane Times reported on Monday that a total of 100...

PM Phankham Calls for Closer Cooperation with Cambodia at Border Provinces

Prime Minister of Laos, Phankham Viphavanh, has called for better cooperation between provinces neighboring Cambodia. He urged Champasack and Attapeu provinces to cooperate with Cambodia’s...

More than a Billion Methamphetamine Tablets Seized Last Year in Southeast Asia

A new UN report counts the number of illegal methamphetamine tablets seized last year in South and Southeast Asia at more than a billion...

Japan Donates Vehicles to Laos Public Security Sector

Japan has provided more than 16 SUVs and a number of car parts to Laos to help boost public security in the country. Ambassador of...