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Politics

Japanese Princess Lands in Laos on First Trip Overseas

AFP - Japan's Princess Aiko arrived in Laos on 17 November for her first official overseas trip, state media said, a largely symbolic visit to Tokyo's beneficiary in Southeast Asia. Aiko landed in at Vientiane's Wattay International Airport shortly before 8 PM. The only child of Emperor Naruhito, not in line...

Japan’s Princess Aiko to Visit Vientiane, Luang Prabang in First Official Trip Abroad

Laos and Japan are marking a milestone year in their relationship. Her Imperial Highness...

Australia Reaffirms Commitment to Laos with Another Humanitarian Relief Delivery under Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025

Australia continues to demonstrate its strong partnership with Laos by delivering emergency relief supplies...

Thailand Suspends Cambodia Deal After Landmine Injures Troops

AFP - Thailand announced on Monday, 10 November, it was suspending the implementation of...

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh to Visit North Korea in Mid-November

Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane will make an official visit to the Democratic People’s...

Government Considers Increasing Employee Allowances to Counter Rising Costs

To address the growing cost of living, the Lao government is considering a proposal to raise allowances for employees in enterprises. This topic is...

Laos Advances Disability Rights with New Driving License Agreement

Laos is continuing to strengthen its commitment to improving the lives of its disabled citizens. Recent developments include the publication of a new agreement...

Laos Marks 74th Mass Media Day with Focus on Digital Media Challenges, AI Integration

On 13 August, Laos celebrated the 74th Anniversary of Mass Media and Publishing Day with a series of discussions aimed at examining the evolving...

Laos Faces USD 154 Million Trade Deficit in July, Seventh Consecutive Month of Imbalance

Laos recorded a USD 154 million trade deficit in July, marking its seventh consecutive month of trade imbalances. According to the Trade Information Center...

New Phase Boosts Laos-China Clean Energy Project

To advance regional clean energy collaboration, Laos and CGI Energy Technology Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement to launch Phase II of the Northern...

Laos, Vietnam to Enhance Disaster Preparedness with Digital Innovation

Laos and Vietnam have formalized agreements to enhance disaster management capabilities by establishing data and communication centers. This initiative was solidified during a meeting on...