Politics

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the latest province to join Laos' expanding effort to curb dengue transmission. The launch took place in Kaysone Phomvihane City as part of the Driving Down Dengue in Laos project, led by the Ministry of Health in...

Lao President Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Lao President and Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith met Chinese President and Communist Party...

Bank of Laos Responds to EU Sanctions Against Lao Bank

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has publicly addressed European Union (EU) sanctions imposed on...

International Cave Diving Experts Join Xaysomboun Rescue Mission as Two Villagers Remain Trapped

International cave diving specialists from several countries are joining rescue efforts in Xaysomboun as...

To Lam Visits Thailand to Strengthen Vietnam-Thai Relations

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in Thailand on 27 May for...

Prime Minister Calls for Better Conditions and Opportunities for Children

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh called on society to come together in creating better conditions and opportunities for children's development to ensure they can see...

United States Presents Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies to Lao Minister of Health

U.S. Ambassador Dr. Peter M. Haymond presented personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies to Minister of Health Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalysith, on Tuesday as part...

Prime Minister of Laos Discusses Lockdown Measures, Calls for More Vaccines

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held a meeting via video conference yesterday with the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control as well as provincial...

Thailand Provides Assistance to Laos in Battle Against Covid-19

Thailand has provided funds, medical equipment, and other essential items to the government of Laos as assistance in the fight against Covid-19. The Royal Thai...

Japanese Prime Minister Discusses Myanmar with Prime Minister of Laos

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga expressed deep concern over the situation in Myanmar in phone talks with the new Prime Minister of Laos, Phankham...

Nation in Mourning as Former President’s Wife and Son Perish in Boat Tragedy

The nation has gone into mourning following the tragic loss of former President Choummaly Sayasone's wife and son, among other members of his family...