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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 of key strategic goods from Thailand and a complete halt to the screening of Thai films in Cambodia. The announcement comes amid renewed expressions of distrust toward Thailand and growing emphasis on national self-reliance. Hun Sen...

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...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Laos Strengthens Connectivity with 18 Cross-Border Transmission Lines

Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand,...

Civil Servant Numbers Culled

The government of Laos has authorized a quota of only 1,300 new civil servants this year. The Ministry of Home Affairs was directed by the...

UN General Assembly Votes to Suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Thursday calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. The resolution received a...

Japan Provides USD 5 Million for UXO Clearance Programs in Laos

Japan is to provide grant aid of USD 5 million for the acceleration of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance programs in Laos. Exchange Notes for an...

Japan Supports Laos through Covid-19 Pandemic

The Japanese government has continued to expand its support for Laos during this unprecedented period of uncertainty. The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for countries...

Government of Laos Opens Bidding for Electric Vehicle Purchase

The government of Laos has opened a bidding process to purchase over a hundred electric vehicles for Party and government leaders. A ceremony for the...

Laos and Brazil to Raise Cattle for Export to China

Laos and Brazil have signed an agreement that will see the two countries cooperate on cattle farming and other agricultural projects. The agreement comes as...