Politics

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors to pay Lao businesses using China’s digital yuan, without needing to exchange cash into Lao kip. The system connects China’s digital yuan, known as e-CNY, with Laos’ domestic QR payment network. A Chinese visitor can now...

Timor-Leste Moves to Join Cluster Munition Ban at Vientiane Conference

Timor-Leste has taken a formal step toward joining the Convention on Cluster Munitions, signing...

Laos Warns of Lasting Toll at Vientiane Meeting as Cluster Munition Use Rises Worldwide

Laos is hosting the Convention on Cluster Munitions’ Third Review Conference 16 years after...

Vientiane Court Hands Life Sentences to Former Bank Employees in Major Corruption Cases

A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption....

Laos, Kazakhstan Seek New Railway Links to Expand Trade

Laos and Kazakhstan are exploring new railway and logistics links that could open a...

PM Outlines Measures to Drive Growth, Curb Spending

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith yesterday instructed authorities to ensure the macro-economy was stabilised along with improving the investment climate as key factors to attract...

Police Enhance Capacity for Emergency Situations

Police officers from relevant departments under the Ministry of Public Security are attending a training course to enhance their capacity in dealing with emergencies...

Urban Water, Environment Need Improvement

The (Project for Urban Water Environment Improvement) has raised the awareness of the capital’s residents since the release of its master plan to promote...

Reform Measures Improve Governance

The implementation of governance and public administration reform has improved various ministerial sectors in the country. This conclusion was reached at a meeting held in...

Laos-China Railway: Details of Required Workforce still Unknown

Authorities are still waiting for information on the kind of work to be undertaken by Lao labourers and the number required to help build...

Experts Review Local Climate Change Mitigation

Lao experts and their development partners met in Vientiane to discuss a climate change mitigation project, hoping to improve on the previous year's efforts. A...