Politics

Lao Press Chief Joins Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China as New Station Opens for Foreign Media

Laos took a seat among journalists from more than 50 countries and regions at the 2026 Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China, where organizers opened a new station to serve foreign reporters. Lao Journalists Association President Savankhone Razmountry joined the forum in Nanjing, on 17 October, which drew nearly...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Plan Stronger Border Security in 2027

Defense ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen border security, speed...

Laos Joins Asian Regional Security, Cooperation Forum

Laos has joined a pan-Asian forum that brings governments together to discuss regional security...

Graduating Students Cook, Serve French Dinner at Luang Prabang Academy

It was a busy day in the kitchen at The Academy Luang Prabang on...

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...

PM Phankham Viphavanh Extends Sympathy to Vietnam over Covid-19 Outbreak

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh has sent a letter expressing sympathy to Vietnam over the Covid-19 outbreak spreading in the country. In a letter sent...

New Minister Reassures MRC of Lao Cooperation for Responsible Development of Mekong Basin

The new Lao minister of Natural Resources and Environment has assured the head of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat of her country cooperation...