Laos and Vietnam are pushing to take their economic partnership to the next level, with both countries targeting USD 4 billion in bilateral trade in 2026.
The goal follows a strong year for trade, with two-way trade reaching USD 3.196 billion in 2025, up 12 percent from the previous year.
The...
AFP - International media will be allowed to cover Myanmar's upcoming military-run polls, election authorities said on 29 October.
The military-stacked Union Election Commission said...
On 21 October, Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Laos to France, presented his credentials to Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organization...
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will travel to Kuala Lumpur from 26-28 October to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings under Malaysia’s 2025...
AFP - On 22 October, Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister resigned following allegations linking him to Cambodia-based cyber scam centers.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered Vorapak...
Laos’ Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane concluded his official visit to Brunei from 19 to 22 October.
On 20 October, Thongsavanh and his delegation paid a...
AFP - Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first woman prime minister on Tuesday, but analysts say her rise...
