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Laos Strengthens Connectivity with 18 Cross-Border Transmission Lines

Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China. Officials announced the development on 26 June during the 9th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly. The expansion is part of a broader upgrade to the country’s telecom infrastructure, aimed at extending...

Laos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion

The Laos-China Railway has notched up another milestone in its rapid expansion, transporting more...

Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations

The final day of the 9th National Assembly session closed with the approval of...

Laos Undertakes Major Government Reshuffle Amid Structural Reforms

The Lao government has carried out a sweeping reshuffle, replacing or reassigning nine ministers...

Laos Transfers Media Oversight to Party Committee

As part of the Lao government’s push to streamline administration, the Ministry of Information,...

PM Phankham Viphavanh Extends Sympathy to Vietnam over Covid-19 Outbreak

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh has sent a letter expressing sympathy to Vietnam over the Covid-19 outbreak spreading in the country. In a letter sent...

New Minister Reassures MRC of Lao Cooperation for Responsible Development of Mekong Basin

The new Lao minister of Natural Resources and Environment has assured the head of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat of her country cooperation...

Phongsaly Province Provides Assistance to Vietnam to Fight Covid-19

Phongsaly province of Laos has provided LAK 100 million in assistance to Vietnam as part of efforts to help the country combat Covid-19. According to...

Prime Minister Calls for Better Conditions and Opportunities for Children

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh called on society to come together in creating better conditions and opportunities for children's development to ensure they can see...

United States Presents Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies to Lao Minister of Health

U.S. Ambassador Dr. Peter M. Haymond presented personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies to Minister of Health Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalysith, on Tuesday as part...

Prime Minister of Laos Discusses Lockdown Measures, Calls for More Vaccines

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held a meeting via video conference yesterday with the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control as well as provincial...