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Lao Business Forum Highlights Progress, Challenges, Path Forward for Private Sector Development

At the 16th Lao Business Forum, held at the Don Chan Palace in Vientiane on 3 April, government officials, foreign diplomats, business leaders, and development partners gathered to discuss the state of Laos’ investment climate. As the country nears graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, the forum...

Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports

Laos is among the countries most affected by the United States' recent announcement of...

Former President Khamtai Siphandone Passes Away at 101

The Former President of Laos, Khamtai Siphandone, passed away at the age of 101...

Myanmar Military Continues Airstrikes Amidst Earthquake Destruction

Myanmar’s military government has carried out airstrikes on villages despite a deadly earthquake that...

France Funds 11 Lao Civil Society Projects for Gender Equality

As part of France’s commitment to gender equality worldwide, Siv-Leng Chhuor, Ambassador of France...

Group Visits Route to Freedom Taken by Leaders in 1960

Over 300 people gathered near Tadxone Waterfall in Vientiane's Naxaithong district on Friday to trace the path taken by the 16 Lao Patriotic Front...

Human Trafficking Needs Urgent Action: Mekong Nations

Human trafficking continues to flourish within the region, requiring a joint effort by the Mekong countries to actively stamp out the trade and penalise...

Govt, Development Partners to Agree on Next Ten Years Cooperation

Vientiane province: --Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), effective development partnerships, food and nutrition security, green growth, climate change and disaster response preparedness are...

Economists Query Accuracy of Investment Figure

Economists have queried the investment figure reported by the government, saying it does not reflect the reality of economic growth. Minister of Planning and Investment...

Laos, Vietnam Highly Value Time-honoured Ties, Sign Deals to Deepen Cooperation

Lao and Vietnamese leaders yesterday reiterated their deep appreciation of the time-honoured friendly relations, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two neighbours at...

Mekong Nations Strengthen Partnership to Combat Human Trafficking

Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to work with its neighbouring countries Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam to combat human trafficking across the Mekong...