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Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 3 July, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to enhancing relations between Laos and Japan. The award, conferred by the Emperor of Japan, was formally presented by the Ambassador...

Hun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen has called for an immediate suspension of the import...

Laos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage

Laos outlined its progress in strengthening domestic resource mobilization and called for continued international...

‘Looking to the Next 70 Years’: US and Laos Celebrate Enduring Friendship

On 2 July, the United States Embassy in Laos hosted an Independence Day celebration...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Laos Doubles Down on Achieving Nutrition Goals for 2023

The Eighth National Nutrition Forum and Annual National Nutrition Committee Meeting 2022 assessed its progress in tackling malnutrition in Laos and nutrition priorities for...

Ancient Cambodian Stolen Antiques Resurface In London

Precious Cambodian Angkorian crown jewelry reappeared in London last summer, after the passing of known antiquities smuggler Douglas Latchford. Mr. Latchford passed away in 2020...

Laos, Cambodia Discuss Feasibility Study for Electricity Transmission to Singapore

Laos and Cambodia discussed undertaking a feasibility study on electricity transmission from Laos through Cambodia to Singapore during Cambodian PM Hun Sen's visit to...

Laos and US Embassy Return Remains of American Servicemen to the US

The Government of Laos and the US Embassy in Vientiane organized a handover ceremony for the remains of American soldiers at Wattay International Airport...

President of Laos to Attend Cambodia SEA Games Opening in May

Thongloun Sisoulith, the President of Laos will participate in the opening ceremony of the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in...

China, Myanmar to Start Economic Cooperation in Post Covid-19 Era

The province of Yunnan, China, and Myanmar will promote economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. China's Yunnan provincial department of commerce and...