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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 74,000) in financial losses in 2024, according to the Bank of Laos (BOL). Only LAK 137.43 million (about USD 6,300) has been recovered so far. The central bank reported 21 corruption cases across the banking system...

Thailand-Cambodia Border Talks End Without Agreement as Cambodia Turns to ICJ

Latest Update on 16 June at 3:40 PM The 6th meeting of the Thai-Cambodian Joint...

Oil surges, stocks fall on Middle East fears as Israel strikes Iran

AFP – Oil prices soared and stocks sank Friday after Israel launched "preemptive" strikes...

Latest from the National Assembly: Laos Unveils New Measures to Curb Inflation, Tackle Debt

In the first nine days of the 9th national assembly, which will continue through...

Laos Agricultural Exports Reach USD 977 Million in Early 2025, Eyes Expansion into New Markets

Laos has made significant progress in agricultural exports, generating USD 977 million in revenue...

Canada Opens Diplomatic Office in Vientiane Capital

Canada has opened a diplomatic office in Vientiane in an effort to boost economic and political ties with Laos. Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane...

ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Concludes In Laos

ASEAN foreign ministers made separate statements about peace, security and stability in the region at the close of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Vientiane,...

Lavrov Praises ‘Long, Glorious History’ of Russian-Laotian Partnership

Russia praises relations of partnership with Laos, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday at a meeting with Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith. "We praise...

Kerry Urges Southeast Asia Unity on South China Sea Disputes

VIENTIANE, Laos — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday urged the divided nations of Southeast Asia to forge a consensus on how...

ASEAN Breaks Deadlock on South China Sea at Laos Meeting

VIENTIANE (Reuters) – Southeast Asian nations overcame days of deadlock on Monday when the Philippines dropped a request for their joint statement to mention...

PM Urges ASEAN to Enhance Its Role in the Evolving Regional Architecture

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has reiterated that ASEAN member states should continue to maintain and enhance ASEAN role in the evolving regional architecture, particularly ASEAN’s...