Politics

Lao Press Chief Joins Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China as New Station Opens for Foreign Media

Laos took a seat among journalists from more than 50 countries and regions at the 2026 Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China, where organizers opened a new station to serve foreign reporters. Lao Journalists Association President Savankhone Razmountry joined the forum in Nanjing, on 17 October, which drew nearly...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Plan Stronger Border Security in 2027

Defense ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen border security, speed...

Laos Joins Asian Regional Security, Cooperation Forum

Laos has joined a pan-Asian forum that brings governments together to discuss regional security...

Graduating Students Cook, Serve French Dinner at Luang Prabang Academy

It was a busy day in the kitchen at The Academy Luang Prabang on...

Ukraine Ambassador Briefs Media in Laos as Conflict Nears 100 Days

Journalists in Laos were invited to a media briefing on the situation in Ukraine jointly hosted by the German and Canadian embassies on Monday. German...

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh to Visit Thailand 

In response to an invitation from Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh will make his first official visit to Thailand...

Laos Party Central Committee Resolves to Address Economic Problems

The Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee has resolved to take immediate measures to address the country's economic issues, including the fuel shortages, spiraling...

Japan Donates Vehicles to Laos Public Security Sector

Japan has provided more than 16 SUVs and a number of car parts to Laos to help boost public security in the country. Ambassador of...

President Thongloun Says Laos Will Not Take Sides in Today’s Conflicts

President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, said economic sanctions and embargoes "would not make the world a better place," in response to Western nations and...

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...