Politics

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military coup before being elected earlier this year, wrapped up his first visit to an ASEAN member state, departing Laos on 5 July The visit produced agreements on tourism cooperation and a sister-city partnership between two capital...

Lao President’s Book Donated to 22 Lao Schools Across Vientiane

More than 22 schools across Vientiane Capital received copies of President Thongloun Sisoulith’s memoir...

Laos, South Korea Sign USD 1.1 Million in Agriculture Deals

Laos and South Korea have sealed two new agriculture deals worth more than USD...

Japan Approves USD 2.3 Million Scholarship Grant for Lao Civil Servants

Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support...

Laos, China Approve Seven New Development Projects Worth USD 3.31 Million

Laos has secured seven new development projects worth USD3.31 million under the Mekong–Lancang Special...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen Arrives in Laos

Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia arrived at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital for an official visit on Monday. In response to...

President of Laos Sends Message of Condolences to Turkey after Earthquake

President Thongloun Sisoulith sent a message of condolence to Turkey yesterday after an earthquake struck the country on 6 February, claiming thousands of lives. The...

Cambodian Prime Minister to Visit Laos Amid New Election in Cambodia

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen will pay an official visit to Laos from 13 to 15 February amid the upcoming Cambodian general election in...

Malaysian PM Visits Thailand in an Attempt to Resolve Conflict in South

On his recent two-day visit to Thailand which commenced on Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim vowed to not endorse violence to...

Laos, South Korea Sign Agreement on Financing Lao Workers Overseas

Laos’ Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and BNK Capital Lao Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Institution Co., Ltd. (BNK MFI) of the Republic of Korea...

Outpour of Aid From Asia-Pacific Region After Devastating Earthquake in Turkey

Countries across the Asia-Pacific region have offered aid after an earthquake on Monday killed thousands and devastated a vast area of southeastern Turkey and...