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International Cooperation

Laos Mining Sector Attracts Over USD 2.4 Billion in 2024 Investments

Laos' mining industry attracted nearly USD 2.5 billion in investments in 2024, surpassing annual targets and showcasing the sector’s critical role in driving economic growth, according to the Department of Mines Management report. On 20 January, Bounyong Sidavong, Director-General of the Department of Mines Management shared these updates during a...

Laos-China Railway Expands Services for Chinese New Year Travelers

With the Chinese New Year approaching, the Laos-China Railway has rolled out special measures...

Laos Adopts Satellite Technology to Boost Carbon Credit Potential

Laos is leveraging satellite remote sensing technology to calculate carbon stocks across nine forest...

New Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Vientiane 40 Percent Complete

Construction of a new treatment and rehabilitation centre for individuals with addiction to illegal...

Electricity Exports Lead Laos’ Trade Revenue in 2024

In 2024, electricity exports continued to lead Laos’ export revenues, generating nearly USD 980...

Laos, Hungary Discuss Economic Cooperation

Political relations between Laos and Hungary have been strengthened, encouraging Hungarian businesses to carry out investment projects with a value of nearly USD 200...

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Laos

Japanese foreign minister Motegi Toshimitsu made a working visit to Laos last week to mark the 65th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and...

Foreign Minister MOTEGI Highlights Japan-Laos Cooperation

Message by Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan prior to his official visit to the Lao P.D.R. from 22 to 24...

Laos Considers Fast-Track Immigration Policy for China and Vietnam

A notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office appears to suggest that Laos could enter into bilateral Fast-Track immigration policies with Vietnam and China. The...

Laos Sends Message of Condolence to Lebanon

Laos has sent a message of condolence to the people of Lebanon following a blast that killed hundreds and injured thousands on Tuesday. In the...

New Border Crossing for Laos and Cambodia Proposed

Authorities in Laos' Attapeu Province and their counterparts in Cambodia's Ratanakiri Province have conducted a survey on the feasibility of opening a new bilateral...