Politics

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors to pay Lao businesses using China’s digital yuan, without needing to exchange cash into Lao kip. The system connects China’s digital yuan, known as e-CNY, with Laos’ domestic QR payment network. A Chinese visitor can now...

Timor-Leste Moves to Join Cluster Munition Ban at Vientiane Conference

Timor-Leste has taken a formal step toward joining the Convention on Cluster Munitions, signing...

Laos Warns of Lasting Toll at Vientiane Meeting as Cluster Munition Use Rises Worldwide

Laos is hosting the Convention on Cluster Munitions’ Third Review Conference 16 years after...

Vientiane Court Hands Life Sentences to Former Bank Employees in Major Corruption Cases

A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption....

Laos, Kazakhstan Seek New Railway Links to Expand Trade

Laos and Kazakhstan are exploring new railway and logistics links that could open a...

UN Calls for Inclusive and Fair Digital Transformation in Asia and the Pacific

The rapid, widespread adoption of digital technology, spurred in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, and its economic and societal ramifications are the key...

Lao Delegation Travels to Geneva for UN Review of Disability Rights in Laos 

Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Mr. Padeumphone Sonthany, and other delegations departed at Wattay International Airport bound for Geneva, Switzerland, to participate...

Japan Donates Vehicles and Rescue Equipment to Help Flood-Stricken Laos

The Japanese government has provided vehicles to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare as part of efforts to tackle widespread flooding across the...

Laos Government Affirms Commitment to Preventing Default

The Government of Laos has reiterated its pledge to avoid default, with relevant agencies being directed to take more proactive measures to address the...

Milan Mayoral Advisor Visits Vientiane Mayor to Discuss City Development

A Mayoral Advisor from the Mayor of Milan’s office paid a courtesy visit to Vientiane’s mayor on Friday to discuss urban development and food...

Myanmar to Import Fuel from Russia

Myanmar's military government plans to import fuel from Russia in an effort to alleviate supply concerns and rising prices. Myanmar has maintained close relations with...