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Politics

Laos, Thailand Sign Four Joint Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

On 20 February, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during his visit to Thailand, aiming to strengthen the relationship between the two nations. The leaders discussed expanding economic cooperation, boosting trade, investment, and connectivity.  They focused on developing key transportation routes, including land and railways,...

Laos, Thailand Strengthen Security Cooperation Following Major Drug Bust

On 17 February, police officers from the Kaenthao District in Xayaboury Province arrested a...

Laos, Canada Strengthen Partnership Toward Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement

On 18 February, the Embassy of Canada to Laos hosted a workshop in Vientiane...

Russia, Laos Clear Over 285 Unexploded Ordnance in Past Three Months

Over the past three months, Lao and Russian military bomb disposal experts removed 285...

Cambodia PM calls for ‘peaceful’ resolution to border temple row

AFP-Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called on Wednesday for a "peaceful" resolution to a...

National Assembly Set to Address Critical Issues in Upcoming Session

Lawmakers are gearing up for the 6th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly, where they will tackle pressing issues and explore solutions for...

Lao PM Meets with Saudi, Vietnamese Delegations on ASEAN-GCC Sidelines

Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of  Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh...

ASEAN Prepares for 10-Year Intellectual Property Cooperation Plan

Representatives from the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), ASEAN Secretariats, and the World Intellectual Property Organization held a brainstorming meeting on 17-20...

Australian Prime Minister Announces China Visit Hours Before Leaving for US to Meet Biden

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will visit China in early November to meet President Xi Jinping, making the...

Fate of Lao Nationals Hangs in Balance Amid Escalating Israel-Palestine Conflict, Officials Postpone Study Trip to Israel

Additional reporting by Phontham Visapra Officials in Laos have agreed to postpone travel to Israel for a group of some 38 university students bound for...

Southeast Asian Governments Condemn Hamas Attacks on Israel, Call for Peaceful Resolution

Updated on 11 October, 2023, at 9:38 am The recent attack in Gaza that killed more than 500 people and injured thousands has sparked outrage...