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Politics

Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos has refuted recent claims circulating in “several foreign news outlets” alleging that Laos is preparing to send troops to join Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, state media reported. According to these reports, the Russian military press service was said to be attempting to persuade Lao soldiers and citizens to...

Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of...

Hun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen has called for an immediate suspension of the import...

Laos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage

Laos outlined its progress in strengthening domestic resource mobilization and called for continued international...

‘Looking to the Next 70 Years’: US and Laos Celebrate Enduring Friendship

On 2 July, the United States Embassy in Laos hosted an Independence Day celebration...

Govt Initiates Policy Dialogue to Ensure Benefits from Population Dynamics

With more than half of the population below the age of 25, the Lao government needs to take advantage of the demographic bonus and...

Govt Focusing on Developing ICT Infrastructure

The government has set the target of developing and expanding the nation's information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, according to a leading official. This was...

Authorities Will Legalise Lao Workers in Thailand

Lao authorities expect to begin a new round of verifying nationality and legalising the status of thousands of Lao workers in Thailand in the...

Residents Still Unaware of Railway Plans

Many residents have yet to know that a high-speed railway will be built in Laos from the Laos-China border in Luang Namtha province to...

Deputy PM Pushes for Speedy Mother and Child Health Improvements

Deputy Prime Minister has called on the Ministry of Health to speed up improvements to health services for mothers and their children especially at...

Laos Utilises Cooperatives to Support Agricultural Growth

Laos need to create the national committee for development of cooperation aiming to support and helping the agriculture sector in its expansion efforts. For several...