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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 2024) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum 2024 (AMF 2024) from 18-19 September. These events bring together leaders from ASEAN cities, provinces, and capitals under the theme “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience for Sustainable Development of ASEAN...

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...

OP-ED: China, Hong Kong’s Strategic Investments in Laos Usher in a New Era of Economic Collaboration

Op-Ed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)  In the post-COVID era, Chinese investment...

Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam PMs Agree to Vaccinate Diplomats and Students

The Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam have discussed strengthening cooperation in the fight against Covid-19 as well as providing free Covid-19 vaccinations...

ASEAN Ministers Meet to Discuss Regional Stability

Foreign ministers from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations held an informal meeting by video conference yesterday to discuss regional stability. The...

Government of Laos Dissolves Ministry of Science and Technology

The government of Laos has dissolved the Ministry of Science and Technology, transferring its departments to various different ministries. According to a notice issued by...

Laos Holds Successful Elections, Results Could Be Announced Next Week

Elections for the ninth National Assembly and Provincial People's Councils were held across Laos on Sunday, with results to be heard as early as...

No New Wheels for Attapeu Officials

Authorities in Attapeu Province cancelled a purchase order for new vehicles under the state budget on Wednesday last week following a stern warning from...

Laos Disqualifies Candidate From Upcoming Elections

Laos has disqualified an election candidate in the running for a seat at the Vientiane Capital People's Council for providing ambiguous biographical information. According to...