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Laos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion

The Laos-China Railway has notched up another milestone in its rapid expansion, transporting more than 2.48 million tones of goods worth over CNY 10 billion (approximately USD 1.4 billion) between January and May this year, according to figures released by Chinese customs and reported by Xinhua. Both freight volume and value...

Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations

The final day of the 9th National Assembly session closed with the approval of...

Laos Undertakes Major Government Reshuffle Amid Structural Reforms

The Lao government has carried out a sweeping reshuffle, replacing or reassigning nine ministers...

Laos Transfers Media Oversight to Party Committee

As part of the Lao government’s push to streamline administration, the Ministry of Information,...

Corruption in Lao Banking Sector Causes LAK 1.6 Billion in Losses in 2024, Bank of Laos Says

Widespread corruption in Laos’ banking sector led to nearly LAK 1.6 billion (around USD...

Philippines to Boost Ties With Laos On Trade, Education

VIENTIANE, Laos — The Philippines is ready to strengthen its economic ties with Laos, which hosts about 1,500 Filipino migrant workers. The Philippines' economic partnership...

Japan to Help Transform Laos

VIENTIANE - Japan and Laos have agreed on a joint plan to spur development in the landlocked Southeast Asian country during a meeting between...

Turnbull Meets With Baristas and Students At Naked Espresso in Laos

There was a spring in Malcolm Turnbull’s step as he held talks with baristas and students rather than the world leaders he has been...

China Eyes Closer Cooperation, Lasting Friendship With Laos

VIENTIANE, Sept. 9 -- China and Laos, two neighbors that share the same political system, witnessed a great advancement of bilateral ties on Thursday...

Top Leaders Discuss How Businesses Can Succeed in ASEAN Developing Economies at Channel NewsAsia Forums

Vientiane, Laos, 8 September 2016 – Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, brought together business leaders and the government sector for two forums held during the...

Premier Li Keqiang Visits Local Store In Laos

Premier Li Keqiang came back to Beijing from Laos on Sept 9 after having attended leaders’ meetings on East Asia cooperation and making an...