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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...

Laos Holds Successful Elections, Results Could Be Announced Next Week

Elections for the ninth National Assembly and Provincial People's Councils were held across Laos on Sunday, with results to be heard as early as...

No New Wheels for Attapeu Officials

Authorities in Attapeu Province cancelled a purchase order for new vehicles under the state budget on Wednesday last week following a stern warning from...

Laos Disqualifies Candidate From Upcoming Elections

Laos has disqualified an election candidate in the running for a seat at the Vientiane Capital People's Council for providing ambiguous biographical information. According to...

Laos Holds Elections for National Assembly and Provincial Council Seats

Candidates have begun competing to win public votes for seats in the National Assembly and Provincial People’s Councils in elections throughout the country. According to...

Russia Provides Military Engineering Vehicles to Laos

The Russian government provided Laos with military engineering vehicles and vehicle maintenance kits as part of longstanding military ties. Russian Ambassador Vladimir A. Kalinin presented...

United States Department of Defense to Renovate Medical Facility in Salavan Province

The United States Department of Defense is to assist with the renovation of the Khongsedon District Hospital in Salavan Province. U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR...