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Thailand-Cambodia Crime Pact Shouldn’t Undermine Human Rights, Says Right Group

Thailand and Cambodia’s new agreement to combat transnational crime must not come at the expense of human rights, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on 22 April, ahead of a high-profile diplomatic meeting between the two countries in Phnom Penh. During the summit, held on 23 April, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun...

Vietnam Pledges USD 3 Million Hospital for Laos During State Visit

Vietnamese President Leung Cuong made a donation of a district-level hospital construction project to...

Thai Princess Sirindhorn Concludes Visit to Laos

Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has concluded her official visit to Laos, held from...

Lao, China Bilateral Trade Increases to USD 8.23 Billion in 2024, Marking Significant Growth

In 2024, Laos and China achieved a significant milestone in trade, with a total...

Lao Deputy Calls for Climate, Trade Cooperation

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to strengthening regional...

Indonesia Eyes Further Cooperation with Laos

Hydropower, tourism, potassium, and medical treatment are among the sectors Indonesia has its eye on for prospective cooperation with Laos, based on the Lao...

NA President Receives Thai Supreme Administrative Court Delegation

President of the National Assembly, Mrs Pany Yathortou received a courtesy call from President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Thailand Mr Piya...

Vice Prime Minister Receives Linfox President

Deputy Prime Minister Somdy Douangdy on Aug 15 in Vientiane received Peter Fox, President of Linfox, as the latter was in Laos for the...

ASEAN and Indian Businesses Seek Ways to Promote Trade & Investment

The ASEAN India Business Council (AIBC), representing the voice of industry in India and ASEAN, met in Vientiane last week to consolidate the process...

Laos to Share Hydropower Development Expertise With Myanmar

A hydro-electric-powered energy revolution has been afoot in South-East Asia over recent years with the movement of fresh and fast-flowing waters increasingly fueling the...

Laos Showing Off Some Diplomatic Skills

Laos, which is seen as pro-Beijing, has been showing some diplomatic savvy. Late on the night of July 24, Laotian Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith showed up...