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International Cooperation

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 at the Bohan Railway Border, including expanded counter services and a lane for travelers, to manage the surge in passenger flow. Starting from 13 January, the Bohan Railway Border has expanded its counter services and opened...

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, Vietnam Launch Cross-Border QR Code Payment System

On 9 January, Laos and Vietnam officially launched a cross-currency transaction service, connecting their...

Laos, S Korea to Develop Port Management Information System

Laos and South Korea have agreed to jointly develop a port management information system in the landlocked country. Under a memorandum of understanding signed November...

First Mekong-Republic of Korea Summit Held in Busan

The leaders of South Korea and the five Mekong nations agreed Wednesday to prioritize cooperation in seven fields, stepping up efforts for synergy between...

Laos to Teach Korean Language at Secondary School Next Year

Laos is to begin teaching Korean language at secondary schools from next year. The decision came after Laos and South Korea signed a memorandum of...

Lao Ambassador Presents Credentials to Grand Duke of Luxembourg

On the 13th of November, His Excellency Mr Phoukhong Sisoulath, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) presented a letter...

South Korean Singer Choi Siwon Named UNICEF Regional Ambassador in Laos

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has named Choi Siwon, a member of South Korean boyband Super Junior, as its new regional ambassador for...

S Korea Criticized for Failing to Protect Children’s Rights over Laos Dam Collapse

South Korea has been criticized for failing to protect children’s rights after a dam collapse in Laos caused dozens of deaths last year. The...