Politics

Laos Cabinet Approves New Draft Laws Amid 7.6% Inflation, Reviews Economic Priorities

Laos's Cabinet approved 12 draft laws and proposals during its August 24-25 meeting, as the government reported average inflation of 7.6 percent and reviewed economic, social and disaster-related challenges for the second half of 2026. The drafts cover government administration, public procurement, alcohol control, civil law, health insurance, social security,...

Laos Steps Up Anti-Corruption Reforms, Deepens Cooperation With Vietnam

Laos is ramping up efforts to strengthen transparency and public accountability, rolling out a...

Laos National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane Dies at 69

Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of Laos’ National Assembly and one of the country’s most senior...

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 to Share Hydropower Development Expertise With Myanmar

A hydro-electric-powered energy revolution has been afoot in South-East Asia over recent years with the movement of fresh and fast-flowing waters increasingly fueling the...

Laos Showing Off Some Diplomatic Skills

Laos, which is seen as pro-Beijing, has been showing some diplomatic savvy. Late on the night of July 24, Laotian Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith showed up...

Laos & Thailand Continue Cooperation

Lao and Thai officials met in Bangkok to continue their cooperation in development, investment and combating illegal trafficking between the two nations. In response to...

ASEAN Representatives Meeting Preparations

The Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) to ASEAN yesterday convened a meeting in Vientiane to discuss preparations for the Senior Officials' Meeting (ASEAN SOM),...

Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Call to Thai Prime Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in Bangkok on the occasion of...

The Role of the Lao Front for National Construction

The Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) has been promoting it role in society during celebrations in the lead up to its 66th anniversary...