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Laos Reaffirms Interest in Joining BRICS, Deepens Ties with Russia

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone has reaffirmed Laos’ interest in joining BRICS, a key alliance of emerging economies, stating that the country is currently in the process of studying the requirements for membership. Speaking at the Russia-Laos Business Dialogue during the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on 4 September, Sonexay said,...

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Concludes State Visit to Laos

Cuban President and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of...

Lao President Thongloun Wraps Up China Visit with Focus on Friendship, Future Cooperation

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith concluded a four-day visit to China from  3 to 6...

Türkiye Rolls Out Cold Storage, Vocational Training Initiatives in Laos

On 27–28 August, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) launched two key initiatives...

Acting Thai Government Moves to Dissolve Parliament

By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI/AFP - Thailand’s acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament, his...

Australia Offers Farm Work Visa to Laos and other ASEAN Nations

Workers from Laos and other ASEAN nations are to be granted the opportunity to work in Australia's agricultural sector under a new farm work...

As the US-Lao Comprehensive Partnership Turns Five, Ambassador Haymond Outlines Its Successes

U.S. Ambassador to Laos, Dr. Peter M. Haymond, discusses the past successes and future goals of the U.S. Lao Comprehensive Partnership.  Before becoming the...

Prime Minister of Laos Visits Cambodia to Attend 13th ASEM Summit

Prime Minister of Laos, Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, led a high-level Lao delegation to Cambodia to attend the 13th Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM 13), which was...

Mekong River Commission Appoints Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun as New CEO

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has appointed Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun of Lao nationality as its new CEO. The MRC Council yesterday welcomed the appointment of...

Laos to Graduate from Least Developed Country Status

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution that will see the graduation of Laos from the least developed country category. Laos, along with...

ASEAN-China Special Summit Held via Video Conference

A special summit held between ASEAN nations and China was held via video conference yesterday, with the Lao delegation led by President Thongloun Sisoulith. The...