Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of Laos’ National Assembly and one of the country’s most senior political figures, has died aged 69, officials announced on 8 August.
Lao authorities said Xaysomphone's body was taken to National Assembly Hall No. 6, where official funeral preparations are underway. According to state media, Laos will...
Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh told the National Assembly that the government will cut spending on state vehicles.
The PM said that there are currently thousands...
The National Assembly opened the first extraordinary session of its ninth legislature on Thursday, with parliament debating measures for addressing the country's financial woes.
The...
The Government of Japan decided at its cabinet meeting on 3 August to provide
emergency grant aid worth approximately USD 710,000 to Laos.
The assistance will...
The United States is providing funds through a grant to support malaria elimination in Laos.
It has provided USD 700,000 to Population Services International in...
Laos has issued a statement saying that it opposes the politicization of origin-tracing of Covid-19.
The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on...
