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...

Vietnam Calls for Asia to Create Peaceful, Sustainable Environment for World Prosperity

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh proposed that Asia strengthen its responsibility in keeping and creating a peaceful and sustainable environment for development...

Incoming Australian Government to Focus on Relationships with Southeast Asia

The incoming government of Australia, headed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of the Labor party, intends to focus on relationships with Southeast Asia and...

Laos People’s Court President Visits President of Cuba

Ms. Viengthong Siphandone, President of the People's Supreme Court of Laos made an official visit to Cuba this month as part of strengthening bilateral...

Laos to Redistribute Large Fleet of State Vehicles 

The government of Laos is moving forward with a plan to reclaim vehicles from Party and state leaders amid a renewed push for austerity.  Officials...

25 “Ghost Projects” Uncovered in Xieng Khouang Province

A recent government inspection meeting in Xieng Khouang Province has revealed that the province has lost some LAK 226 billion to “ghost projects.” Mr. Chankai...

Media in Laos Briefed on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Lao journalists were invited to a media briefing on the situation in Ukraine jointly hosted by the Australian and UK embassies on Friday. Mr. Paul...