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Laos Sets New Economic Direction Under 2026–2030 Development Strategy

Laos is setting an ambitious new course for national growth as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Finance have rolled out their five-year development plans for 2026–2030, outlining strategies to accelerate industrialization, strengthen financial stability, and build a self-reliant economy. At the sixth Party Committee Congress...

Thai Ex-Pm Thaksin’s Party Elects New Leader After Daughter’s Exit

One of Thailand's largest political parties, founded by ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, elected a new...

Laos, Republic of Korea Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Launch of Lao Digital Park

Laos and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations...

Trump Hails Tariff, Rare Earth Deal with Xi

Aurélia END/AFP - US President Donald Trump called the meeting Thursday, 30 October with China's...

Myanmar to Invite Foreign Media Coverage of Upcoming Election

AFP - International media will be allowed to cover Myanmar's upcoming military-run polls, election...

Laos-United Kingdom Trade Reaches USD 38.3 Million in 2024

Trade between Laos and the United Kingdom totaled USD 38.3 million in 2024,  the Lao Ministry of Industry and Trade revealed. Laos imported USD 20.4...

Laos Set to Strengthen Pilot Training, Improve Aviation Safety

Laos is set to strengthen its aviation sector through expanded pilot training and safety programs.  Under a new agreement with Partners in Aviation and Communications...

Laos, Japan Celebrate 70 Years of Diplomacy with New Projects

On 5 March, Laos officially marked the 70th anniversary of its diplomatic relations with Japan, commemorating the milestone with an exchange of congratulatory messages...

Lao Students Showcase Skills at Japanese Speech Event

On 1 March, the 22nd Japanese Speech Contest took place at the Lao-Japan Budo Center in Vientiane Capital. Japanese-language learners in Laos delivered speeches...

Laos, China 500kV Link to Drive Clean Energy Growth and ASEAN Connectivity

On 26 February, Laos launched the Lao-China 500-kilovolt Interconnection Project with a ceremony in Vientiane Capital. This project is part of a broader effort...

Japan Aids Xieng Khouang with Clean Water Supply Grant

Xieng Khouang Province is set to improve access to clean water with support from the Japanese government, which has provided a grant of USD...