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...
The United Nations in Lao PDR has a new Resident Coordinator, the most senior UN Official in Laos.
Ms. Sara Sekkenes a national of Norway succeeds Ms....
Global economic headwinds are impacting on the East Asia Pacific, yet large infrastructure projects are still expected to accelerate economic growth in Laos, according to...
Hundreds of thousands of cross-border passenger and vehicle trips each year are made possible by the first friendship bridge that crosses the Mekong from Laos' capital...
Laos has added a new section to its penal code that criminalizes animal abuse.
This section appears in the latest version of the country’s penal code,...
