Politics

Lao President Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Lao President and Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith met Chinese President and Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing on 5 June. At the Great Hall of the People, the presidents reaffirmed the two countries’ strategic partnership and oversaw the signing of 32 cooperation agreements on trade, investment, agriculture,...

Bank of Laos Responds to EU Sanctions Against Lao Bank

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has publicly addressed European Union (EU) sanctions imposed on...

International Cave Diving Experts Join Xaysomboun Rescue Mission as Two Villagers Remain Trapped

International cave diving specialists from several countries are joining rescue efforts in Xaysomboun as...

To Lam Visits Thailand to Strengthen Vietnam-Thai Relations

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in Thailand on 27 May for...

Putin Visit to China Caps Diplomatic Sequence Following US–China and Lao Engagements

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on 19 to 20 May for talks...

Two Years After Coup, Myanmar Faces Unimaginable Regression, Says UN Human Rights Chief

Two years after the Myanmar military launched a coup against the democratically-elected government, the country has sunk deeper than ever into crisis and has...

Laos National Assembly Approves Cabinet Reshuffle and New Appointments

The Government of Laos approved the replacement of three ministers in a surprise reshuffle. Vice President of the National Assembly, Ms. Sounthone Xayachack announced that...

Laos Sends Message of Condolence to Nepal After Yeti Airlines Crash

Laos has sent a letter of condolence to the government and the people of Nepal regarding a recent airplane crash that claimed the lives...

Laos, Japan Plant Cherry Blossom Trees in Houaphanh

The governments of Laos and Japan planted 150 cherry blossom trees on Tuesday in Viengxay District, Houaphanh Province, to celebrate and strengthen relations between...

Lao Prime Minister Receives Letter of Congratulation From Thai PM

Prime Minister of Laos, Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, has received a letter of congratulation from his Thai counterpart, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, on his appointment...

Laos Among List of Countries Greenlit for Chinese Group Tours

Laos is among 20 countries China has authorized for the resumption of outbound group tours, according to its Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ministry...