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,...

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,...

Vietnam’s PM Asks Lao, Vietnamese News Agencies to Foster Links

(KPL/TTXVN) Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has suggested the Vietnam News Agency (TTXVN) and the Laos News Agency (KPL) continue maintaining cooperation to...