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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...

Laos Elects New President and Prime Minister

The inaugural session of the 9th National Assembly has voted to approve the election of Party Secretary-General, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, as President of the...

New National Assembly Building Officially In Use

Laos's new National Assembly building was officially handed over by Vietnam's Ministry of Construction in Vientiane on Saturday. The $111 million structure will serve as...

COVID-19 Vaccines Shipped by COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

Laos today received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),...

Laos Makes Official Statement on Myanmar

Laos has made an official statement regarding the situation in Myanmar through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry...

Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam PMs Agree to Vaccinate Diplomats and Students

The Prime Ministers of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam have discussed strengthening cooperation in the fight against Covid-19 as well as providing free Covid-19 vaccinations...

ASEAN Ministers Meet to Discuss Regional Stability

Foreign ministers from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations held an informal meeting by video conference yesterday to discuss regional stability. The...