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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...

What Could a Biden Presidency Mean for Laos?

US President-elect Joe Biden has promised to restore respected leadership on the world stage, announcing that as President he will advance the security, prosperity,...

Government Inspection Authority Reveals Unauthorized Land Concessions

Authorities in Laos have discovered concessions granted on state land in four provinces without evidence of formal agreements. Chairman of the Government Inspection Authority,...

Economic Recovery Tops National Assembly Agenda

The National Assembly eighth legislature opened its three-week 10th ordinary session in Vientiane on Tuesday with economic recovery as the main focus of the...

China Remains the Largest Foreign Investor in Laos

China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos, undertaking a total of 785 projects worth USD 12 billion. Special economic zones, industrial parks, and large-scale...

China Announces More Assistance to Laos During Official Visit

China has agreed to assist Laos across three initiatives as part of its efforts to strengthen cooperative ties between the two countries. The new assistance...

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Laos amid ASEAN Tour

China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi is to visit Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos and Thailand from October 11 to 15, completing the trip...