Politics

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors to pay Lao businesses using China’s digital yuan, without needing to exchange cash into Lao kip. The system connects China’s digital yuan, known as e-CNY, with Laos’ domestic QR payment network. A Chinese visitor can now...

Timor-Leste Moves to Join Cluster Munition Ban at Vientiane Conference

Timor-Leste has taken a formal step toward joining the Convention on Cluster Munitions, signing...

Laos Warns of Lasting Toll at Vientiane Meeting as Cluster Munition Use Rises Worldwide

Laos is hosting the Convention on Cluster Munitions’ Third Review Conference 16 years after...

Vientiane Court Hands Life Sentences to Former Bank Employees in Major Corruption Cases

A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption....

Laos, Kazakhstan Seek New Railway Links to Expand Trade

Laos and Kazakhstan are exploring new railway and logistics links that could open a...

Laos Transfers Media Oversight to Party Committee

As part of the Lao government’s push to streamline administration, the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has been restructured, with its media sector...

Corruption in Lao Banking Sector Causes LAK 1.6 Billion in Losses in 2024, Bank of Laos Says

Widespread corruption in Laos’ banking sector led to nearly LAK 1.6 billion (around USD 74,000) in financial losses in 2024, according to the Bank...

Thailand-Cambodia Border Talks End Without Agreement as Cambodia Turns to ICJ

Latest Update on 16 June at 3:40 PM The 6th meeting of the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) concluded on 15 June in Phnom Penh...

Oil surges, stocks fall on Middle East fears as Israel strikes Iran

AFP – Oil prices soared and stocks sank Friday after Israel launched "preemptive" strikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites and warned of more...

Latest from the National Assembly: Laos Unveils New Measures to Curb Inflation, Tackle Debt

In the first nine days of the 9th national assembly, which will continue through 26 June, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and senior cabinet members...

Laos Agricultural Exports Reach USD 977 Million in Early 2025, Eyes Expansion into New Markets

Laos has made significant progress in agricultural exports, generating USD 977 million in revenue during the first five months of 2025, achieving 65 percent...