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...

Government Approved to Grant Lao Citizenship

On Nov 1st, during the National Assembly’s (NA) ongoing 4th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly’s 8th legislative to the Law on Lao Nationality,...

NA Addresses Rising Jail Population

The National Assembly has raised concerns about the rising number of arrests and inmates in Lao jails, with many of them being young citizens. ...

France to Assist in Mekong Hydro Resource Coordination

In attempt to develop the energy sector and improve the management of water resources on the Mekong River, Laos and France have enhanced cooperation...

Inspector Calls for Support on Anti-Corruption Measures

In response to enquiries from National Assembly (NA) members regarding the performance of GIA over the past year, President of the Government Inspection Authority...

Audit Uncovers Over One Trillion kip of Unauthorized Spending

Over one trillion kip of unauthorized state spending has been uncovered due to a 2015-2016 state budget audit. Parliament has been notified by the state...

New State Projects Under Scrutiny

Though the Minister of Planning and Investment, Dr Souphan Keomixay, has recently acknowledged that the demand for national development in the country is on...