Politics

Lao President’s Book Donated to 22 Lao Schools Across Vientiane

More than 22 schools across Vientiane Capital received copies of President Thongloun Sisoulith’s memoir "Letters to Grandchildren" on 29 June, an initiative aimed at promoting reading, life values, and educational development among young people. The families of Lao-India Friendship Association President Southam Sakonhninhom and former Ambassador Malayvieng Sakonhninhom funded the...

Laos, South Korea Sign USD 1.1 Million in Agriculture Deals

Laos and South Korea have sealed two new agriculture deals worth more than USD...

Japan Approves USD 2.3 Million Scholarship Grant for Lao Civil Servants

Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support...

Laos, China Approve Seven New Development Projects Worth USD 3.31 Million

Laos has secured seven new development projects worth USD3.31 million under the Mekong–Lancang Special...

Russia to Begin Preliminary Studies for Nuclear Power Plant in Laos

Laos and Russia agreed to begin preliminary studies to set up a nuclear power...

New Vice President Elected as Laos Confirms Top Leadership for New Term

Laos has re-elected President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone for another five-year term as the 10th National Assembly opened on Monday. But...

“Like Coming Home”: Thai King Concludes Historic Visit to Laos

Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and Queen Suthida concluded a three-day official state visit to Laos, the first by a Thai monarch in 32...

Thai King Makes First Royal Visit to Laos in Three Decades

On 16 March, Thai King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and Queen Suthida began an official three-day state visit to Laos, the first by a Thai...

Laos Plans to Send 17,000 Workers to South Korea in 2026

Laos is targeting the dispatch of more than 17,000 workers to South Korea this year under its seasonal work program. According to latest state media...

AustCham Lao Celebrates International Women’s Day with Focus on Alumni-Driven Growth

The Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) Lao marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a panel and networking event in Vientiane, bringing together Australian-educated Lao...

British Embassy Launches Second Year of Women’s Leadership Program in Laos

Fifteen young Lao women from across the country have been selected for the second year of the Young Women's Leadership Mentoring Program, supported by...