Politics

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors to pay Lao businesses using China’s digital yuan, without needing to exchange cash into Lao kip. The system connects China’s digital yuan, known as e-CNY, with Laos’ domestic QR payment network. A Chinese visitor can now...

Timor-Leste Moves to Join Cluster Munition Ban at Vientiane Conference

Timor-Leste has taken a formal step toward joining the Convention on Cluster Munitions, signing...

Laos Warns of Lasting Toll at Vientiane Meeting as Cluster Munition Use Rises Worldwide

Laos is hosting the Convention on Cluster Munitions’ Third Review Conference 16 years after...

Vientiane Court Hands Life Sentences to Former Bank Employees in Major Corruption Cases

A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption....

Laos, Kazakhstan Seek New Railway Links to Expand Trade

Laos and Kazakhstan are exploring new railway and logistics links that could open a...

Thai King Makes First Royal Visit to Laos in Three Decades

On 16 March, Thai King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and Queen Suthida began an official three-day state visit to Laos, the first by a Thai...

Laos Plans to Send 17,000 Workers to South Korea in 2026

Laos is targeting the dispatch of more than 17,000 workers to South Korea this year under its seasonal work program. According to latest state media...

AustCham Lao Celebrates International Women’s Day with Focus on Alumni-Driven Growth

The Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) Lao marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a panel and networking event in Vientiane, bringing together Australian-educated Lao...

Attapeu Corruption Case Exposes Billions in Stolen Public Funds, 38 Suspects Implicated

Authorities in Attapeu Province have uncovered one of the province's most significant corruption cases to date, involving 38 suspects and resulting in staggering financial...

Laos, Australia Celebrate 35 Years of Agricultural Partnership with New AUD 15 Million Investment

Laos and Australia mark a 35-year partnership in agricultural research, announcing a new AUD 15 million (USD 10.6 million) investment aimed at driving sustainable...

Laos, Thailand Discuss Construction of Sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge

Laos and Thailand held formal discussions on the proposed sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening transport links and cross-border...