Politics

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military coup before being elected earlier this year, wrapped up his first visit to an ASEAN member state, departing Laos on 5 July The visit produced agreements on tourism cooperation and a sister-city partnership between two capital...

Lao President’s Book Donated to 22 Lao Schools Across Vientiane

More than 22 schools across Vientiane Capital received copies of President Thongloun Sisoulith’s memoir...

Laos, South Korea Sign USD 1.1 Million in Agriculture Deals

Laos and South Korea have sealed two new agriculture deals worth more than USD...

Japan Approves USD 2.3 Million Scholarship Grant for Lao Civil Servants

Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support...

Laos, China Approve Seven New Development Projects Worth USD 3.31 Million

Laos has secured seven new development projects worth USD3.31 million under the Mekong–Lancang Special...

National Party Congress Elects New Central Committee

UPDATED on 8 January at 2:42 PM Delegates at the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) have elected a new Party...

Laos Prepares for February Vote Amid Regional Election Year

Laos will hold nationwide elections on 22 February to elect members of the National Assembly and Provincial People’s Councils. The election will be overseen by...

Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers Held Since July: Govts

AFP - Thailand on Wednesday, 31 December, released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured in July, both governments said, after a fresh ceasefire between the neighbors...

Laos, Vietnam Set 2026 Agenda for Border Protection, Trade

Laos and Vietnam have set key areas of cooperation for 2026 in border management and cross-border activities, following the 34th annual meeting between the...

Asian Development Bank Approves Funds for Forestry Restoration Project in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 10 million in funding for the Responsible Forestry Project Phase I in Laos. The package includes...

United States Reviews Ambassadorial Assignments, With Laos Among Affected Countries

The United States is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and senior embassy positions worldwide as part of a broader effort by the...