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,...

What Could a Biden Presidency Mean for Laos?

US President-elect Joe Biden has promised to restore respected leadership on the world stage, announcing that as President he will advance the security, prosperity,...

Government Inspection Authority Reveals Unauthorized Land Concessions

Authorities in Laos have discovered concessions granted on state land in four provinces without evidence of formal agreements. Chairman of the Government Inspection Authority,...

Economic Recovery Tops National Assembly Agenda

The National Assembly eighth legislature opened its three-week 10th ordinary session in Vientiane on Tuesday with economic recovery as the main focus of the...

China Remains the Largest Foreign Investor in Laos

China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos, undertaking a total of 785 projects worth USD 12 billion. Special economic zones, industrial parks, and large-scale...

China Announces More Assistance to Laos During Official Visit

China has agreed to assist Laos across three initiatives as part of its efforts to strengthen cooperative ties between the two countries. The new assistance...

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Laos amid ASEAN Tour

China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi is to visit Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos and Thailand from October 11 to 15, completing the trip...