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ASEAN Economic Ministers Say No to Retaliation in Response to US Tariffs

Ministries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed "deep concern" over unilateral tariffs introduced by the United States.  The statement, adopted during their virtual Special ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting on 10 April, highlights potential disruptions to global trade.  The ten ASEAN nations, unexpectedly hit hard by President Trump's recent...

First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Marks 31st Anniversary

The First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge marks its 31st anniversary on 8 April.  Opened in 1994,...

Vietnam Seeks US Tariff Delay as Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter

By Lam NGUYEN/AFP - Vietnam has asked for a last-minute delay to colossal tariffs...

Bus-Rapid-Transit Road Rushing to be Completed Before Lao New Year

Vientiane is committed to completing the construction of the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)...

Regional Leaders Pay Tribute to Former Lao President Khamtai Siphandone

Following the passing of former Lao President General Khamtai Siphandone on 2 April, leaders...

PM Phankham Calls for Closer Cooperation with Cambodia at Border Provinces

Prime Minister of Laos, Phankham Viphavanh, has called for better cooperation between provinces neighboring Cambodia. He urged Champasack and Attapeu provinces to cooperate with Cambodia’s...

Government of Laos to Resolve Seven Issues

The government of Laos held its monthly cabinet meeting yesterday in Vientiane Capital to mull solutions for various problems faced by the country. The meeting...

Laos and Belarus Undertake Anti-Aircraft Missile Test 

The Laos Ministry of National Defense and technical personnel from a Belarus arms company jointly undertook a test launch of an anti-aircraft missile yesterday.  Lao...

More than a Billion Methamphetamine Tablets Seized Last Year in Southeast Asia

A new UN report counts the number of illegal methamphetamine tablets seized last year in South and Southeast Asia at more than a billion...

Ukraine Ambassador Briefs Media in Laos as Conflict Nears 100 Days

Journalists in Laos were invited to a media briefing on the situation in Ukraine jointly hosted by the German and Canadian embassies on Monday. German...

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh to Visit Thailand 

In response to an invitation from Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh will make his first official visit to Thailand...