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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...

Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Expand Cooperation

The leaders of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLV) have agreed to expand their economic cooperation through their joint territorial areas to accelerate the development...

Residents Await Compensation for Nongkhang Airport Lands

Huaphan province wants to help the people affected by Nongkhang airport construction that are suffering from a lack of rice to eat after losing...

DPM Calls for Joint Efforts to End Violence against Women

With a number of women continuing to suffer violence, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone has called for joint efforts from all walks of...

Vietnamese Leader Arrives Today

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Nguyen PhuTrong, is scheduled to arrive in Vientiane today for a three-day state visit to...

Lese Majeste Suspects ‘Bottled Up in Laos’

A number of suspected lese majeste offenders are holed up in Laos and police will work with public prosecutors and Interpol to track them...

Several Deals to Be Signed during Vietnam Leader’s Visit

Several agreements are expected to be signed during the upcoming state visit to Laos by Vietnam's Party leader, seeking to boost cooperation between the...