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,...
Increasing passenger numbers via Vientiane's Wattay Airport as Laos pushes plans for a second terminal forward in capital.
The latest push comes after the completion and opening of a...
The United Nations in Lao PDR has a new Resident Coordinator, the most senior UN Official in Laos.
Ms. Sara Sekkenes a national of Norway succeeds Ms....
Global economic headwinds are impacting on the East Asia Pacific, yet large infrastructure projects are still expected to accelerate economic growth in Laos, according to...
Hundreds of thousands of cross-border passenger and vehicle trips each year are made possible by the first friendship bridge that crosses the Mekong from Laos' capital...
Laos has added a new section to its penal code that criminalizes animal abuse.
This section appears in the latest version of the country’s penal code,...