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Japan’s Princess Aiko to Visit Vientiane, Luang Prabang in First Official Trip Abroad

Laos and Japan are marking a milestone year in their relationship. Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko will visit Laos from 17 to 22 November, her first overseas trip since coming of age.  The 23-year-old daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will spend several days in Vientiane, make a brief...

Australia Reaffirms Commitment to Laos with Another Humanitarian Relief Delivery under Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025

Australia continues to demonstrate its strong partnership with Laos by delivering emergency relief supplies...

Thailand Suspends Cambodia Deal After Landmine Injures Troops

AFP - Thailand announced on Monday, 10 November, it was suspending the implementation of...

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh to Visit North Korea in Mid-November

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane will make an official visit to the Democratic People’s...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

Lao-Hmong Refugee Kaohly Her Makes History as St. Paul’s Next Mayor

State Representative Kaohly Her made history on 4 November, becoming the first woman and first Hmong American elected mayor of St. Paul, the capital...

Laos Sets New Economic Direction Under 2026–2030 Development Strategy

Laos is setting an ambitious new course for national growth as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Finance have rolled...

Thai Ex-Pm Thaksin’s Party Elects New Leader After Daughter’s Exit

One of Thailand's largest political parties, founded by ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, elected a new leader on Friday, the party said, following the resignation of...

Laos, Republic of Korea Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Launch of Lao Digital Park

Laos and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations by launching the Lao Digital Park Project, a landmark initiative...

Trump Hails Tariff, Rare Earth Deal with Xi

Aurélia END/AFP - US President Donald Trump called the meeting Thursday, 30 October with China's Xi Jinping a "great success", after the world's top two...

Myanmar to Invite Foreign Media Coverage of Upcoming Election

AFP - International media will be allowed to cover Myanmar's upcoming military-run polls, election authorities said on 29 October. The military-stacked Union Election Commission said...