Politics

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military coup before being elected earlier this year, wrapped up his first visit to an ASEAN member state, departing Laos on 5 July The visit produced agreements on tourism cooperation and a sister-city partnership between two capital...

Lao President’s Book Donated to 22 Lao Schools Across Vientiane

More than 22 schools across Vientiane Capital received copies of President Thongloun Sisoulith’s memoir...

Laos, South Korea Sign USD 1.1 Million in Agriculture Deals

Laos and South Korea have sealed two new agriculture deals worth more than USD...

Japan Approves USD 2.3 Million Scholarship Grant for Lao Civil Servants

Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support...

Laos, China Approve Seven New Development Projects Worth USD 3.31 Million

Laos has secured seven new development projects worth USD3.31 million under the Mekong–Lancang Special...

Ministry Reviews UNFPA Country Programme

The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) organised the final review of the 5th Country Programme...

Boten Border Officials Prepare for Traffic Issues

Luang Namtha province: -- Officials at Boten international checkpoint in Luang Namtha province are working hard to introduce measures to minimise traffic chaos at...

EU Impressed with Govt Progress on Human Rights

The European Union (EU) has been impressed with the progress made by the Lao government on human rights, while wanting it to have a...

Banana Farms Ordered to Stop

Oudomxay province: -- Chinese farms in Laos' provinces have been suspended due to their ongoing use of hazardous chemicals which are having negative impacts...

PM Supports Chamber for Highest Business Role

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has expressed his full support for the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) to serve as the highest...

Preparations Discussed for 13th Meeting on Foreign Affairs

Over 100 senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met in Vientiane to discuss their preparations for the 13thNational Meeting on Foreign Affairs,...