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Politics

Lao Ambassador Appointed as Personal Representative of President Thongloun to Francophonie

On 21 October, Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Laos to France, presented his credentials to Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie.  Following the presentation, Kalamoungkhoune will officially serve as the Personal Representative of Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith to the organization, headquartered in Paris. During the...

Lao PM Heads to ASEAN Summit as Timor-Leste Joins, Thailand-Cambodia Peace Talks Advance

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will travel to Kuala Lumpur from 26-28 October to attend...

Thai Minister Resigns After Alleged Scam Center Links

AFP - On 22 October, Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister resigned following allegations linking him...

Laos’ Foreign Minister Concludes Visit to Brunei, Pledges Stronger Partnership

Laos’ Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane concluded his official visit to Brunei from 19 to...

Japan Makes History with Appointment of First Woman Prime Minister

AFP - Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first...

Laos and Russia Agree to Strengthen Ties and Expand Cooperation

Foreign ministers from Laos and Russia have agreed that both countries must work together to strengthen ties and expand cooperation. Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith and his...

Government to Improve Public Administration in Rural Areas

The Lao government has pledged to work diligently to improve public administration and social services for poor and vulnerable families in rural areas. The...

Laos and Vietnam Sign Various Agreements During Visit by Thongloun Sisoulith

Laos and Vietnam have signed a number of agreements during a visit to Hanoi by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith this week. Party Secretary-General and President...

Party and Government to Address National Agendas, Drug Problem

The Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party has agreed to take action to address economic and financial challenges, as well as drug...

ASEAN and Chinese Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Myanmar and Other Regional Issues

Foreign ministers from ASEAN nations met with the Chinese foreign ministry in Chongqing on Monday to discuss regional issues at the ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers'...

Laos Elected Vice-President of 76th United Nations General Assembly Session

Laos has been elected vice-president of the upcoming 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from the Asia-Pacific Region for a one-year...