Politics

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the latest province to join Laos' expanding effort to curb dengue transmission. The launch took place in Kaysone Phomvihane City as part of the Driving Down Dengue in Laos project, led by the Ministry of Health in...

Lao President Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Lao President and Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith met Chinese President and Communist Party...

Bank of Laos Responds to EU Sanctions Against Lao Bank

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has publicly addressed European Union (EU) sanctions imposed on...

International Cave Diving Experts Join Xaysomboun Rescue Mission as Two Villagers Remain Trapped

International cave diving specialists from several countries are joining rescue efforts in Xaysomboun as...

To Lam Visits Thailand to Strengthen Vietnam-Thai Relations

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in Thailand on 27 May for...

Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Project to Accept Bids in July

Bidding for construction of the Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge project is scheduled for July, with the winning bidder expected to sign off in August. Thailand's...

Laos-Cambodia Border to Remain Closed

Laos has decided to keep its border checkpoint with Cambodia closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Stung Treng Provincial Governor Mom Saroeun was quoted...

US Suspends Visas for Citizens of Laos

The United States Government has discontinued issuance of certain visas for citizens of Laos and nationals applying in Laos after a disagreement regarding the...

Former Lao Prime Minister Sisavath Keobounphanh Dies at Age 92

Former Lao Prime Minister Sisavath Keobounphanh passed away yesterday at 7am at the age of 92. General Sisavath Keobounphanh was among the senior members of...

Japanese Children Design Official Uniform for Lao Para Athletics Team

Elementary school students in the Japanese city of Ise have designed the official uniform for the Lao Para Athletics team for the upcoming Tokyo...

S Korea to Help Laos Build Local Business Technoparks

South Korea is gearing up to launch a project to help Laos build hubs called "technoparks" that will nurture local businesses. South Korea's Ministry of...