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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) grand celebrations on 10 October to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK).  Led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security, General Vilay Lakhamfong, the Lao delegation...

Lao, North Korean Leaders Hold Historic Talks in State Visit to Pyongyang

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith paid an official state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic...

Vice President of Laos Meets Singapore Ambassador for Farewell Visit

Laos' Vice President Pany Yathotou met with Singapore’s Ambassador to Laos, Sudesh Maniar, at...

Historic First U.S.-Lao Business Roundtable Strengthens Trade and Investment Ties

On 29 September, Washington, D.C., hosted the first-ever U.S.-Lao Business Roundtable, bringing Prime Minister...

Lao President Set to Visit North Korea for Party Anniversary, Date Unconfirmed

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith is expected to make an official visit to North Korea...

Lao Students Receive 350 Scholarships to Study in China

The Embassy of China in Laos, on behalf of the Chinese Government, has awarded 350 scholarships to Lao students and civil servants to study...

Laos Chairs ASEAN Meeting on Commitment to Tackling Transboundary Haze

Laos hosted an ASEAN ministerial meeting on Wednesday that saw environmental ministers come together to address the issue of transboundary haze. The 17th ASEAN Ministerial...

Laos, Malaysia Ink Deal to Enhance Cross-Railway Cooperation

In a significant move to bolster their respective railway sectors and enhance regional trade within the Pan-Asian railway initiative, the Lao National Railway Enterprise...

Laos, Thailand, and China Collaborate to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling and Fraud in Myanmar

Lao Ambassador to Myanmar Heuangseng Khamdalavong met with Thai Ambassador Mongkol Visitstump and Chinese Ambassador Chen Hai in Myanmar on Tuesday to discuss a...

Thaksin Moved From Prison to Hospital Less Than 24 Hours After He Returned to Thailand From Exile

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s divisive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was transferred from prison to a hospital early Wednesday, less than a day after...

Lao Prime Minister Congratulates His Newly-Elected Cambodian Counterpart

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone sent a congratulatory message to Cambodia’s newly elected Prime Minister, Hun Manet after he took over the Prime Ministerial...