Politics

Laos National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane Dies at 69

Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of Laos’ National Assembly and one of the country’s most senior political figures, has died aged 69, officials announced on 8 August. Lao authorities said Xaysomphone's body was taken to National Assembly Hall No. 6, where official funeral preparations are underway. According to state media, Laos will...

Laos, Vietnam Set USD 4 Billion Trade Goal as Economic Ties Grow

Laos and Vietnam are pushing to take their economic partnership to the next level,...

Trade, Energy, Tourism Drive Laos-Vietnam Economic Ties Past USD 1.3 Billion

Trade between Laos and Vietnam reached USD 1.305 billion during the first six months...

Laos Formalizes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Status

Laos has strengthened its regional ties after formally confirming its status as a Dialogue...

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty,...

President Pardons Reformed Prisoners

The President of the Lao PDR has granted pardons to 1,450 reformed prisoners around the country to mark the 41st anniversary of National Day...

Foreign Affairs Stresses Need for Personnel Development

Despite the country having made good achievements in foreign affairs, the lack of skills among young civil servants remains a challenge for the sector. This...

Laos, EU Highlight 1st Anniversary of Paris Agreement

Lao government officials and members of the diplomatic corps from the EU Member States' embassies gathered on Monday to highlight the 1st Anniversary of...

Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Review Past Year of Work

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has developed and expanded information communications technology (ICT) infrastructure over the past year and have accomplished many successes. The...

Lao Freight Forwarders Suffering from Competition

Transport service providers and freight forwarders in Laos are suffering from increased competition with the number of companies operating in the sector having increased. Despite...

ADB to Provide More Support for Development in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US$32 million for the Climate-Friendly Agribusiness Value Chains Sector Project in Laos next year. This information was confirmed...