Politics

Laos, Vietnam Set USD 4 Billion Trade Goal as Economic Ties Grow

Laos and Vietnam are pushing to take their economic partnership to the next level, with both countries targeting USD 4 billion in bilateral trade in 2026. The goal follows a strong year for trade, with two-way trade reaching USD 3.196 billion in 2025, up 12 percent from the previous year. The...

Trade, Energy, Tourism Drive Laos-Vietnam Economic Ties Past USD 1.3 Billion

Trade between Laos and Vietnam reached USD 1.305 billion during the first six months...

Laos Formalizes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Status

Laos has strengthened its regional ties after formally confirming its status as a Dialogue...

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty,...

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...

Laos and Thailand to Reopen Borders ‘as Soon as Possible’

Laos and Thailand have agreed to reopen border crossings and checkpoints as soon as possible, according to Thai government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. The decision was...

Laos Foreign Minister Expresses Appreciation for Cambodia’s Efforts in Myanmar Crisis

Laos has expressed its appreciation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's efforts as ASEAN Chair to make progress on the crisis in Myanmar. The appreciation...

Laos and Thailand to Build New Friendship Bridge for Both Road and Rail

Thailand plans to construct a combined railway and roadway bridge across the Mekong River to connect with Laos. The Thai cabinet approved plans for a...

US Lifts Visa Sanctions for Citizens of Laos

The United States Government has today lifted most sanctions on US visa issuance to citizens of Laos. According to a notice posted on the US...

Laos Takes On Big Diplomacy in New Book

Small Countries, Big Diplomacy, a new book highlighting the role of Laos in the global arena, was officially launched yesterday in Vientiane Capital. Representing valuable...

Japan Funds Upgrade of Japanese Language Department at National University of Laos

The Japanese Government has provided grant assistance worth USD 92,485 for the Improvement of the Department of Japanese, National University of Laos. The grant has...