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Politics

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...

State Enterprises to Be Reformed Under New Plan

State enterprises in Laos are to be reformed under a new plan outlined by the government that could see top executives sacked. Vientiane Times reports...

Laos and Russia Commence Joint Military Exercises Under Laros-2021 Program

Laos and Russian troops commenced joint drills in the Primorsky Region of the Russian Far East yesterday under the Laros-2021 program. According to the Russian...

Laos and Myanmar in Talks to Send Burmese SEZ Workers Home

Laos and Myanmar are holding talks to discuss the repatriation of Burmese laborers from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. Authorities of Bokeo Province, Laos,...

Laos-Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year to be Celebrated Next Year

Laos and Vietnam have agreed to celebrate 2022 as Laos-Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year. Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Laos yesterday for a...

MRC Secretariat CEO Urges Deeper Engagement During Friends of the Mekong Ministerial Meeting

The Friends of the Mekong should play a more critical role in realizing the objectives of the Basin Development Strategy for the Mekong River...

PM to Curb Spending on State Vehicles in Laos

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh told the National Assembly that the government will cut spending on state vehicles. The PM said that there are currently thousands...