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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...

Government of Laos Dissolves Ministry of Science and Technology

The government of Laos has dissolved the Ministry of Science and Technology, transferring its departments to various different ministries. According to a notice issued by...

Laos Holds Successful Elections, Results Could Be Announced Next Week

Elections for the ninth National Assembly and Provincial People's Councils were held across Laos on Sunday, with results to be heard as early as...

No New Wheels for Attapeu Officials

Authorities in Attapeu Province cancelled a purchase order for new vehicles under the state budget on Wednesday last week following a stern warning from...

Laos Disqualifies Candidate From Upcoming Elections

Laos has disqualified an election candidate in the running for a seat at the Vientiane Capital People's Council for providing ambiguous biographical information. According to...

Laos Holds Elections for National Assembly and Provincial Council Seats

Candidates have begun competing to win public votes for seats in the National Assembly and Provincial People’s Councils in elections throughout the country. According to...

Russia Provides Military Engineering Vehicles to Laos

The Russian government provided Laos with military engineering vehicles and vehicle maintenance kits as part of longstanding military ties. Russian Ambassador Vladimir A. Kalinin presented...