Politics

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors to pay Lao businesses using China’s digital yuan, without needing to exchange cash into Lao kip. The system connects China’s digital yuan, known as e-CNY, with Laos’ domestic QR payment network. A Chinese visitor can now...

Timor-Leste Moves to Join Cluster Munition Ban at Vientiane Conference

Timor-Leste has taken a formal step toward joining the Convention on Cluster Munitions, signing...

Laos Warns of Lasting Toll at Vientiane Meeting as Cluster Munition Use Rises Worldwide

Laos is hosting the Convention on Cluster Munitions’ Third Review Conference 16 years after...

Vientiane Court Hands Life Sentences to Former Bank Employees in Major Corruption Cases

A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption....

Laos, Kazakhstan Seek New Railway Links to Expand Trade

Laos and Kazakhstan are exploring new railway and logistics links that could open a...

Lao Firm Signs MOU on Laos-Thailand-China Cross Border Rail Transport

The Lao National Railway State Enterprise (LNR) has authorized the Thai company, Kaocharoen Train Transport Co., Ltd to serve as its representative on a...

Malaysian Ambassador to Assist Laos in Boosting Tourism

The Malaysian Ambassador to Laos Mr. Edi Irwan Mahmud recently expressed his support in helping Laos grow its tourism as the country prepares to...

Laos and China To Enhance Trade Cooperation

Mr. Malaythong Kommasith, the Minister of Industry and Commerce received a courtesy call on the matter from a Chinese delegation led by Mr. Li...

Japan’s National Day Celebrated by Lao Dignitaries

A reception to celebrate His Majesty Emperor Naruhito’s 63rd birthday on 23 February was held at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan to...

25 Chinese Nationals Deported for Illegally Entering Laos

Twenty-five Chinese nationals have been deported from Laos after they attempted to enter the country illegally in Yodou District, Phongsaly Province. Media Laos...

China Calls for Cease-fire in Ukraine, Issues Paper on Peace Talks

China has called for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine and the start of peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end...