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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...

Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism to Promote Competent Staff

The Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism has made a pledge to appoint talented young people for promotion to ensure that the Ministry is...

United States Commits $153 million for Mekong Development

The U.S. State Department has pledged approximately $153.6 million for cooperation programs throughout the Mekong region, including crime prevention, data sharing, and emergency relief. The...

Laos, Hungary Discuss Economic Cooperation

Political relations between Laos and Hungary have been strengthened, encouraging Hungarian businesses to carry out investment projects with a value of nearly USD 200...

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Laos

Japanese foreign minister Motegi Toshimitsu made a working visit to Laos last week to mark the 65th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and...

Foreign Minister MOTEGI Highlights Japan-Laos Cooperation

Message by Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan prior to his official visit to the Lao P.D.R. from 22 to 24...

Laos Considers Fast-Track Immigration Policy for China and Vietnam

A notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office appears to suggest that Laos could enter into bilateral Fast-Track immigration policies with Vietnam and China. The...