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Laos’ First Consultancy Leads ASEAN Diplomacy Program Engages 19 Nations

A youth-led Lao consultancy has made history as the first Lao team to lead a major regional diplomacy program.   The Element & Partners team guided the ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting - East Asia Summit 2025, held 15-19 September in Jakarta, Indonesia.  The event brought together 60 young leaders from 18...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Trilateral Military Exercise

On 14 October, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held high-level...

Lao Delegation Joins North Korea’s Grand Celebrations Following Historic State Visit

A high-level delegation from Laos participated in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK)...

Lao, North Korean Leaders Hold Historic Talks in State Visit to Pyongyang

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith paid an official state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic...

Vice President of Laos Meets Singapore Ambassador for Farewell Visit

Laos' Vice President Pany Yathotou met with Singapore’s Ambassador to Laos, Sudesh Maniar, at...

United States Department of Defense to Renovate Medical Facility in Salavan Province

The United States Department of Defense is to assist with the renovation of the Khongsedon District Hospital in Salavan Province. U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR...

Unrest in Xaysomboun Province Now Resolved

Unrest in Xaysomboun Province of Laos has now been resolved, according to a report by the provincial governor. Vientiane Times reports that Provincial Governor of...

Thongloun Sisoulith Elected Party Leader at 11th Party Congress

Moments ago, the Party Central Committee (PCC) of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party officially elected Thongloun Sisoulith to be its highest official. The 75-year-old current...

Eleventh Party Congress to Be Held in Vientiane this Week

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party will convene its Eleventh Congress this week, marshaling representatives of the Party from across the nation. The Party Congress, which...

United States Awards Additional Agricultural Development Assistance in Lao PDR

A grant of more than USD 73,000 was awarded to the Lao Cassava Association (LCA) on 10 December by the United States through the...

Vietnam and Laos Resume Commercial Flights

Vietnam and Laos have resumed commercial flights after months of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The first commercial flight between Hanoi and Vientiane was...