Politics

Laos National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane Dies at 69

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

New Mayor Elected for Vientiane Capital

The inaugural session of the Vientiane People's Council's second legislature elected Mr. Atsaphangthong Siphandone as the new Mayor of Vientiane Capital. Mr. Atsaphangthong, who was...

U.S. Provides USD 600,000 in Medical Equipment to Address COVID-19 in Lao PDR

U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter M. Haymond handed over medical and laboratory equipment worth USD 600,000 to Vice Minister of Health Assoc....

State Inspection Authority Reveals Massive Losses to Corruption

Authorities in Laos have said the country has sustained losses of over LAK 6 trillion in the past five years due to corruption. According to...

New Prime Minister To Address Seven Urgent Issues in Laos

Newly-elected Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh has raised seven urgent issues that his government will address over the next five years. When submitting a draft of...

Laos Elects New President and Prime Minister

The inaugural session of the 9th National Assembly has voted to approve the election of Party Secretary-General, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, as President of the...