Politics

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty, and improving roads and water supply were among the key issues discussed during the First Ordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly this week. Lawmakers questioned ministers on infrastructure, education, rural development, and environmental protection as...

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...

Lao President’s Book Donated to 22 Lao Schools Across Vientiane

More than 22 schools across Vientiane Capital received copies of President Thongloun Sisoulith’s memoir...

Laos, South Korea Sign USD 1.1 Million in Agriculture Deals

Laos and South Korea have sealed two new agriculture deals worth more than USD...

Japan Approves USD 2.3 Million Scholarship Grant for Lao Civil Servants

Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support...

Laos and Russia Agree to Strengthen Ties and Expand Cooperation

Foreign ministers from Laos and Russia have agreed that both countries must work together to strengthen ties and expand cooperation. Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith and his...

Government to Improve Public Administration in Rural Areas

The Lao government has pledged to work diligently to improve public administration and social services for poor and vulnerable families in rural areas. The...

Laos and Vietnam Sign Various Agreements During Visit by Thongloun Sisoulith

Laos and Vietnam have signed a number of agreements during a visit to Hanoi by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith this week. Party Secretary-General and President...

Party and Government to Address National Agendas, Drug Problem

The Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party has agreed to take action to address economic and financial challenges, as well as drug...

ASEAN and Chinese Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Myanmar and Other Regional Issues

Foreign ministers from ASEAN nations met with the Chinese foreign ministry in Chongqing on Monday to discuss regional issues at the ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers'...

Laos Elected Vice-President of 76th United Nations General Assembly Session

Laos has been elected vice-president of the upcoming 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from the Asia-Pacific Region for a one-year...