Politics

Laos National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane Dies at 69

Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of Laos’ National Assembly and one of the country’s most senior political figures, has died aged 69, officials announced on 8 August. Lao authorities said Xaysomphone's body was taken to National Assembly Hall No. 6, where official funeral preparations are underway. According to state media, Laos will...

Laos, Vietnam Set USD 4 Billion Trade Goal as Economic Ties Grow

Laos and Vietnam are pushing to take their economic partnership to the next level,...

Trade, Energy, Tourism Drive Laos-Vietnam Economic Ties Past USD 1.3 Billion

Trade between Laos and Vietnam reached USD 1.305 billion during the first six months...

Laos Formalizes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Status

Laos has strengthened its regional ties after formally confirming its status as a Dialogue...

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty,...

Lao, Chinese Troops Organize Rare Military Exercise in Laos

The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command and the Lao People's Armed Forces are conducting a joint military exercise this month in Laos. According...

Inflation Limits Lao Families’ Recovery From COVID-19, Says New World Bank Report

While economic activity has recently picked up in Laos, the rising cost of living is having a widespread negative impact, with poorer families most...

Lao Government Issues 21,000 Land Deeds in 2022

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced the total revenue generated from land deed issuance in the past year at the annual summary...

Lao Prime Minister to Attend 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia This Month

Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone and his delegation will attend the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia, scheduled to take place on May 9-11....

Lao President Concludes His Official Visit to Cambodia

President Thongloun Sisoulith is back in Laos after his official state visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where he participated in several successful discussions with...

South Korea Employs Over 2,800 Lao Nationals as Part-time Workers

According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, more than 2,800 Lao nationals are currently working in South Korea on short-term contracts from...