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Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos has refuted recent claims circulating in “several foreign news outlets” alleging that Laos is preparing to send troops to join Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, state media reported. According to these reports, the Russian military press service was said to be attempting to persuade Lao soldiers and citizens to...

Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of...

Hun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen has called for an immediate suspension of the import...

Laos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage

Laos outlined its progress in strengthening domestic resource mobilization and called for continued international...

‘Looking to the Next 70 Years’: US and Laos Celebrate Enduring Friendship

On 2 July, the United States Embassy in Laos hosted an Independence Day celebration...

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...

Laos Party Central Committee Resolves to Address Economic Problems

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee has resolved to take immediate measures to address the country's economic issues, including the fuel shortages, spiraling...

Japan Donates Vehicles to Laos Public Security Sector

Japan has provided more than 16 SUVs and a number of car parts to Laos to help boost public security in the country. Ambassador of...