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Lao Delegation Marks 15 Years of Cluster Munitions Convention at Geneva Meeting

Laos, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Anouparb Vongnorkeo, participated in the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 16 to 19 September.  Speaking at the event, Anouparb highlighted the Convention’s anniversary as both a milestone in collective achievements and a...

Laos Receives Over 1000 Tons of Rice Aid to Support Disaster Recovery

On 16 September, Laos received 1,050 tons of rice donated by China, Japan, and...

Laos Reaffirms Interest in Joining BRICS, Deepens Ties with Russia

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone has reaffirmed Laos’ interest in joining BRICS, a key...

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Concludes State Visit to Laos

Cuban President and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of...

Lao President Thongloun Wraps Up China Visit with Focus on Friendship, Future Cooperation

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith concluded a four-day visit to China from  3 to 6...

Some Services for Migrant Workers Paused Ahead of Elections in Thailand

Officials in Bangkok say that they have suspended some services for migrant workers to ensure the country's general election goes smoothly. According to the city's...

Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong in Laos for First Official Visit

Vietnam’s newly elected president, Mr. Vo Van Thoung reached Laos today for a two-day trip, at the invitation of the President of Laos, Thongloun...

New Declaration Presses Mekong Countries, Partners to Intensify Cooperation

The Southeast Asian members of the Mekong River Commission issued a landmark declaration at the 4th MRC Summit on Wednesday, reiterating the region’s commitment to...

EuroCham Business Networking Event Welcomes Austrian Delegation to Laos

ECCIL EuroCham, the EU, and Advantage Austria hosted a Laos-Europe Business networking event to welcome an Austrian Business delegation to Laos. On Wednesday, 29 March...

Chinese President Xi Calls for Ukraine Peace Talks

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Thursday for peace talks over Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to him to “bring...

Fighting in Myanmar Sends Thousands Fleeing to Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — More than 5,000 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand in recent days as fighting between Myanmar’s army and armed...