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International Cooperation

Vietnam Pledges USD 3 Million Hospital for Laos During State Visit

Vietnamese President Leung Cuong made a donation of a district-level hospital construction project to Laos worth USD 3 million. In his first official trip to Laos since he took office, from 24 to 25 April, Lueng Cuong said the donation represents Vietnam’s support and serves as a great source of...

Thai Princess Sirindhorn Concludes Visit to Laos

Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has concluded her official visit to Laos, held from...

Lao, China Bilateral Trade Increases to USD 8.23 Billion in 2024, Marking Significant Growth

In 2024, Laos and China achieved a significant milestone in trade, with a total...

Lao Deputy Calls for Climate, Trade Cooperation

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to strengthening regional...

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...

COVID-19 Vaccines Shipped by COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

Laos today received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),...

Russia Provides Military Engineering Vehicles to Laos

The Russian government provided Laos with military engineering vehicles and vehicle maintenance kits as part of longstanding military ties. Russian Ambassador Vladimir A. Kalinin presented...

United States Department of Defense to Renovate Medical Facility in Salavan Province

The United States Department of Defense is to assist with the renovation of the Khongsedon District Hospital in Salavan Province. U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR...

United States Awards Additional Agricultural Development Assistance in Lao PDR

A grant of more than USD 73,000 was awarded to the Lao Cassava Association (LCA) on 10 December by the United States through the...

China Remains the Largest Foreign Investor in Laos

China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos, undertaking a total of 785 projects worth USD 12 billion. Special economic zones, industrial parks, and large-scale...

United States Commits $153 million for Mekong Development

The U.S. State Department has pledged approximately $153.6 million for cooperation programs throughout the Mekong region, including crime prevention, data sharing, and emergency relief. The...