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Symbol of ASEAN Musical Instruments Unveiled at Patuxay Park

Vientiane's Patuxay Monument hosted a celebration as ASEAN capital governors unveiled a symbol representing ASEAN musical instruments. The event, on 19 September, included a tree-planting ceremony, blending cultural significance with environmental awareness. The event featured notable attendees, including Naly Sisoulith, the wife of the President of Laos, Vientiane Governor Athsaphangthong...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Luxembourg Development Cooperation Supports Lao Red Cross with High-Tech Blood Cold Chain Equipment

Luxembourg has handed over state-of-the-art blood cold chain equipment to the Lao Red Cross,...

Indonesian President-Elect Visits Laos, Forges Stronger Bilateral, Regional Ties

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto visited Laos on 6 September and met with President Thongloun...

Laos, South Korea Collaborate on Direct Flight Initiative to Boost Tourism, Economic Ties

Laos is considering the introduction of direct flights from South Korea to Luang Prabang...

Mekong River Commission Appoints Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun as New CEO

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has appointed Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun of Lao nationality as its new CEO. The MRC Council yesterday welcomed the appointment of...

Laos to Graduate from Least Developed Country Status

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution that will see the graduation of Laos from the least developed country category. Laos, along with...

ASEAN-China Special Summit Held via Video Conference

A special summit held between ASEAN nations and China was held via video conference yesterday, with the Lao delegation led by President Thongloun Sisoulith. The...

Laos Has Fully Demarcated Borders with Three Countries

Laos has fully demarcated borders with three countries, with only two countries remaining incomplete. Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Saleumxay Kommasit, reported at the...

Germany provides additional EUR 1.45 million to Mekong River Commission

  Germany is allocating a further EUR 1.45 million to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to tackle development and management challenges in the Lower Mekong...

Laos Commits to Addressing Climate Change at COPS26 Conference

Laos has given its commitment to addressing climate change while attending the 26th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on...