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Regional Leaders Pay Tribute to Former Lao President Khamtai Siphandone

Following the passing of former Lao President General Khamtai Siphandone on 2 April, leaders from neighboring countries have extended heartfelt condolences, honoring his legacy and contributions to Laos and regional cooperation. Vietnam Declares National Mourning On 3 April, the Vietnamese government announced a national mourning period from 4 to 5 April...

South Korea Court Upholds President Yoon’s Impeachment, Strips Him of Office

By Hieun Shin and Claire Lee/AFP - South Korea's Constitutional Court on 4 April...

Lao Business Forum Highlights Progress, Challenges, Path Forward for Private Sector Development

At the 16th Lao Business Forum, held at the Don Chan Palace in Vientiane...

Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports

Laos is among the countries most affected by the United States' recent announcement of...

Former President Khamtai Siphandone Passes Away at 101

The Former President of Laos, Khamtai Siphandone, passed away at the age of 101...

Laos and Cambodia Military Chiefs Meet to Celebrate 66 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Military personnel from the two countries will continue to cooperate in issues pertaining to border security and humanitarian assistance in the region.  Lieutenant General Hun...

Caretaker Prime Minister of Thailand Granted Acting PM Powers

Yesterday the Thai cabinet issued a resolution to entrust Deputy Prime Minister Prawit, who was serving as the caretaker Prime Minister, with ministerial powers...

UN Calls for Inclusive and Fair Digital Transformation in Asia and the Pacific

The rapid, widespread adoption of digital technology, spurred in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, and its economic and societal ramifications are the key...

Lao Delegation Travels to Geneva for UN Review of Disability Rights in Laos 

Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Mr. Padeumphone Sonthany, and other delegations departed at Wattay International Airport bound for Geneva, Switzerland, to participate...

Japan Donates Vehicles and Rescue Equipment to Help Flood-Stricken Laos

The Japanese government has provided vehicles to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare as part of efforts to tackle widespread flooding across the...

Laos Government Affirms Commitment to Preventing Default

The Government of Laos has reiterated its pledge to avoid default, with relevant agencies being directed to take more proactive measures to address the...