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Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, participated in a specialized training on water rescue operations.  This comes as Laos braces for widespread heavy rains and flooding. The training was...

Laos Strengthens Connectivity with 18 Cross-Border Transmission Lines

Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand,...

Laos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion

The Laos-China Railway has notched up another milestone in its rapid expansion, transporting more...

Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations

The final day of the 9th National Assembly session closed with the approval of...

Laos Undertakes Major Government Reshuffle Amid Structural Reforms

The Lao government has carried out a sweeping reshuffle, replacing or reassigning nine ministers...

Australia Joins World Bank to Support Laos’ Land-Linked Agenda

Greater connectivity is a goal for Laos and a goal for ASEAN. This is why the World Bank and the Government of Laos have...

Government Faces Backlash After Notice of ‘Low’ Subsidy Raise for Civil Servants

The Lao government announced an increase in extra monthly subsidy by LAK 150,000 (USD 7.15)  for civil servants, including soldiers, police officers, retired employees,...

Australia’s Strategic Investments Propel Mekong Subregion Forward

Laos is central to the economic development of the Mekong subregion. The ongoing expansion of basic infrastructure in Laos is a key national priority....

Russian Embassy in Laos Facilitates Presidential Election Polls: Putin Secures Victory with Introduction of Electronic Voting

President Vladimir Putin has clinched victory in the 8th Russian presidential election, securing his continuous tenure over Russia until 2030.  Russian nationals, including those residing...

EU-ASEAN Relations Reach New Heights with New Development Projects in Laos, the Region

The longstanding partnership between Laos and the European Union (EU) reached new heights with the recent official visit of Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for...

Thai Election Body to Seek Dissolution of Progressive Party That Won Last Year’s General Election

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Election Commission said on Tuesday, 12 March it will seek the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward party, which won...