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Politics

Laos Marks International Women’s Day with Call for Women, Girls Empowerment

On 7 March, the Embassy of France, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day at the French Institute of Laos under the global theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”.  The event brought together government...

Ex-Philippine President Duterte Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity

AFP -Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on 11 March in Manila by...

Lao Foreign Minister to Visit China for Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane will visit China on 12-14 March, at...

China-Laos Railway Powers Trade, Transports Over 54 Million Tons of Goods

Since its inception in 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 54 million...

Fortified Rice Project Launched to Help Reduce Malnutrition in Laos

On 6 March, the Government of Laos and the United Nations country representative signed...

Nation in Mourning as Former President’s Wife and Son Perish in Boat Tragedy

The nation has gone into mourning following the tragic loss of former President Choummaly Sayasone's wife and son, among other members of his family...

New Mayor Elected for Vientiane Capital

The inaugural session of the Vientiane People's Council's second legislature elected Mr. Atsaphangthong Siphandone as the new Mayor of Vientiane Capital. Mr. Atsaphangthong, who was...

U.S. Provides USD 600,000 in Medical Equipment to Address COVID-19 in Lao PDR

U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter M. Haymond handed over medical and laboratory equipment worth USD 600,000 to Vice Minister of Health Assoc....

State Inspection Authority Reveals Massive Losses to Corruption

Authorities in Laos have said the country has sustained losses of over LAK 6 trillion in the past five years due to corruption. According to...

New Prime Minister To Address Seven Urgent Issues in Laos

Newly-elected Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh has raised seven urgent issues that his government will address over the next five years. When submitting a draft of...

Laos Elects New President and Prime Minister

The inaugural session of the 9th National Assembly has voted to approve the election of Party Secretary-General, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, as President of the...