Politics

Lao, Japanese PMs Meet in Tokyo for Talks on Energy, Security

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone agreed to deepen cooperation on human resource development, energy security and economic resilience during talks in Tokyo on 10 June. The leaders met at Japan's Prime Minister's Office while Sonexay was visiting Japan to attend the 31st International Conference...

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the...

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...

Laos Expresses Concern Over North Korea Nuclear Program

A senior Lao diplomat has expressed grave concern over North Korea's recent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, and joined concerned nations in calling on Pyongyang...

Diplomatic Corps Wish Laos a Happy 42nd Birthday

Friday, Dec 1 - On the occasion of Laos' 42nd birthday, the diplomatic corps together with resident representatives of international organizations paid a visit to...

Laos Urban Expansion a Cause For Concern

With Laos being one of the primary countries set on a fast track towards urbanization, experts have raised concerns over the common challenges that...

China Invests in Vientiane-Vang Vieng Expressway

During a two-day visit to Laos by Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 13-14, an agreement was signed by officials from both countries to...

Laos Donates Supplies to Vietnam Following Natural Disaster

On Monday, November 20, Lao government officials contributed 20 tonnes of rice and a tonne of dried pork and beef in aid to those...

Laos and Vietnam Bolster Ties on Shared Border

During a conference between the Attapeu and Sekong province chapters of the Lao Front for National Construction and the Kon Tum chapter of the...