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Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to deepen economic ties with neighboring Laos by setting an ambitious bilateral trade target of USD 11 billion by 2027, nearly doubling current levels.  The two countries also agreed to accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects, including new transport...

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Arrives in Laos for 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

On 16 October, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Laos for an official...

Laos’ First Consultancy Leads ASEAN Diplomacy Program Engages 19 Nations

A youth-led Lao consultancy has made history as the first Lao team to lead...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Trilateral Military Exercise

On 14 October, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held high-level...

Lao Delegation Joins North Korea’s Grand Celebrations Following Historic State Visit

A high-level delegation from Laos participated in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK)...

11 Indians Rescued From Job Scams in Laos’ Special Economic Zone

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 11 Indian citizens from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the country where they faced exploitation...

Advisory Board of the CEGGA Program Endorses its Achievements

On 28 October 2022, the Advisory Board of Team Europe’s good governance program “Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and the Rule of Law”...

Laos and Russia Consider Launching Direct Flights to Promote Tourism

Laos and Russia are in talks about launching direct flights, hoping to bolster tourism between the two countries. On 27 October, Deputy Minister of Information,...

Latest Airstrike by Myanmar Junta Kills 60 People

An airstrike by the Myanmar military has claimed the lives of at least 60 people and injured 200 while they were attending a concert....

The First Phase of Europe’s Good Governance Program to End Successfully

After almost six years of implementation, the first phase of Team Europe’s flagship CEGGA program will conclude on October 31. To mark the occasion and...

44 Pakistanis Rescued from Job Scams in Laos

The Pakistani citizens were rescued and sent back home after being made to work for 13-hour days in jail-like conditions. They had all traveled to...