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Laos Reaffirms Interest in Joining BRICS, Deepens Ties with Russia

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone has reaffirmed Laos’ interest in joining BRICS, a key alliance of emerging economies, stating that the country is currently in the process of studying the requirements for membership. Speaking at the Russia-Laos Business Dialogue during the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on 4 September, Sonexay said,...

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Concludes State Visit to Laos

Cuban President and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of...

Lao President Thongloun Wraps Up China Visit with Focus on Friendship, Future Cooperation

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith concluded a four-day visit to China from  3 to 6...

Türkiye Rolls Out Cold Storage, Vocational Training Initiatives in Laos

On 27–28 August, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) launched two key initiatives...

Acting Thai Government Moves to Dissolve Parliament

By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI/AFP - Thailand’s acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament, his...

United States and Norway Commit USD 9.1 Million in Support for UXO Clearance in Laos

The governments of the United States of America and Norway have committed more than USD 9.1 million to the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO)...

Interview with Israeli Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Nadav Eshcar

As Nadav Eshcar, Israeli Ambassador to Laos and Vietnam, concludes his five-year diplomatic mission in the region, he speaks with the Laotian Times to...

Laos Leaders Send Condolences Following Death of Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Leaders from Laos have joined the international community in sending condolences to Japan following the shocking death of Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Mr. Shinzo...

Australia Supports Laos in Improving Transport and Trade Connectivity

The Australian Government is supporting the Government of Laos in improving transport connectivity, cross-border trade, and logistics along an east-west corridor in northern Laos. A...

National Assembly Approves Nine Laws

The National Assembly has announced the approval of all nine proposed amendments and new laws at the third Ordinary Session of the National Assembly....

Vice President of Laos Bids Farewell to Outgoing Israeli Ambassador

Concluding missions in Vietnam and Laos, Israeli Ambassador Nadav Eshcar paid a courtesy call on the Vice President of Laos yesterday at the National...