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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)...

Laos Ranked 95th in World for Passport Strength

The official global passport ranking, the Henley Passport Index, has ranked Laos #95 in the world for the strength of the Lao passport.  The quarterly...

Chinese People’s Liberation Army Medics Arrive in Laos for Exercises

A regiment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army medical corps crossed the border and arrived in Laos on Tuesday at Vientiane Railway Station via...

Laos Nominated for 2024 ASEAN Summit

Laos has been nominated to host the third ASEAN Summit in 2024, with Indonesia hosting the summit in 2023. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Türkiye Embassy Celebrates National Unity Day in Vientiane Capital

Media from Laos were invited to attend National Unity Day at the Embassy of Türkiye on 15 July at the Türkiye diplomatic residence in...

Laos and Vietnam Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

A ceremony was held in the Lao capital of Vientiane on 18 July to mark the 60th anniversary of Laos-Vietnam diplomatic ties, and 45...

Passport Applications Overwhelm Consular Department in Laos

A drastic increase in the number of residents applying for passports in Laos has overwhelmed the passport office, according to the Ministry of Foreign...