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International Cooperation

Wrap: Lao Foreign Minister Visits Singapore, The Philippines

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane completed official visits to Singapore and the Philippines, reaffirming Laos’ commitment to strengthening cooperation on trade, human resource development, clean energy, regional security, and people-to-people initiatives. On 11-12 August, Minister Thongsavanh met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The two...

US, China Extend Tariff Truce for 90 Days

By Beiyi SEOW and Isabel KUA/AFP - China and the United States delayed higher...

Japan Donates USD 10.5 Million in Road Repair Equipment to Laos

On 8 August, Japan handed over road and bridge repair equipment and machinery worth...

Laos, Russia Strengthen Partnership with Nuclear Roadmap, Key Agreements

Laos and Russia are taking their 65-year friendship to a new level after President...

Laos Braced for Blow of Trump Tariff Threat

AFP - Hawking clothes outside the garment factory where her daughter toils inside, a...

Laos Seeks Fuel from Saudi Arabia

Laos may consider importing fuels from Saudi Arabia after recent talks following a visit by the Saudi foreign minister in March. According to a press...

Canadian Ambassador Concludes Successful Visit to Laos

Canadian Ambassador to Laos, Dr. Sarah Taylor, concluded a successful visit to Laos after more than two years’ absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The...

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Leaves a Lasting Legacy in Laos

“If we were to unleash the abilities of every single person in Asia, and let them fulfill their potential, the resulting force would be...

Representatives from Laos Attend Sydney Energy Forum

Laos has sent representatives from the energy sector to participate in the Sydney Energy Forum, held in Sydney, Australia from 12 to 13 July.  Indo-Pacific...

United States and Norway Commit USD 9.1 Million in Support for UXO Clearance in Laos

The governments of the United States of America and Norway have committed more than USD 9.1 million to the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO)...

Interview with Israeli Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Nadav Eshcar

As Nadav Eshcar, Israeli Ambassador to Laos and Vietnam, concludes his five-year diplomatic mission in the region, he speaks with the Laotian Times to...