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Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to deepen economic ties with neighboring Laos by setting an ambitious bilateral trade target of USD 11 billion by 2027, nearly doubling current levels.  The two countries also agreed to accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects, including new transport...

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Arrives in Laos for 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

On 16 October, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Laos for an official...

Laos’ First Consultancy Leads ASEAN Diplomacy Program Engages 19 Nations

A youth-led Lao consultancy has made history as the first Lao team to lead...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Trilateral Military Exercise

On 14 October, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held high-level...

Lao Delegation Joins North Korea’s Grand Celebrations Following Historic State Visit

A high-level delegation from Laos participated in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK)...

Laos, Cambodia Further Enhance Collaboration at 3rd Border Peace and Friendship Conference

Laos and Cambodia jointly held the 3rd Border Peace and Friendship Conference to discuss cooperation agreements and emphasize unity, trade, and cultural exchange along...

From Laos to Canada, and Back: A Chat With New Canadian Ambassador to Laos

Ping Kitnikone presented her credentials to the Lao president Thongloun Sisoulith on 28 September. She is the new Ambassador-designate of Canada to Laos, Thailand,...

Lao Deputy Finance Minister Attends Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Meeting in Egypt

Laos’ Deputy Finance Minister, Phouthanouphet Saysombath, and his delegation attended the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Annual Meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on 25-26...

Lao President Kicks Off Meeting with Brunei Sultan on 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei is leading a high-ranking delegation on a state visit to Laos from 3 to 4 October to strengthen...

Inflation Rate Sees Slight Drop in September, Government Takes Aim at Rising Cost of Living

Laos recorded an inflation rate of 25.69 percent in September, a slight decrease from August which was capped at 25.88 percent, according to the...

Lao PM Highlights Key Measures to Address Economic Crisis in Cabinet Meeting

Following the drastic fall of the Lao kip to a record low against foreign currencies in September, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has urged immediate...