Politics

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the latest province to join Laos' expanding effort to curb dengue transmission. The launch took place in Kaysone Phomvihane City as part of the Driving Down Dengue in Laos project, led by the Ministry of Health in...

Lao President Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Lao President and Party General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith met Chinese President and Communist Party...

Bank of Laos Responds to EU Sanctions Against Lao Bank

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has publicly addressed European Union (EU) sanctions imposed on...

International Cave Diving Experts Join Xaysomboun Rescue Mission as Two Villagers Remain Trapped

International cave diving specialists from several countries are joining rescue efforts in Xaysomboun as...

To Lam Visits Thailand to Strengthen Vietnam-Thai Relations

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in Thailand on 27 May for...

Thai Officials, Accused of Coddling Jailed Ex-pm, Say Not Calling Him ‘Inmate’ Is Standard Practice

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of wrongdoing in office, but he shouldn’t...

Laos Partners with Chinese Firm for Tech Advancement in Mineral Exploration, Environmental Management

The Lao government has joined forces with a Chinese firm to revolutionize mineral exploration, natural resource mapping, urban planning, and environmental management across Laos. On...

Exhibition at That Luang Esplanade Showcases Lao Military Craftsmanship to Honor 75 Years of Service

The Lao People’s Army is commemorating its 75th founding anniversary with a series of activities, highlighting past achievements and its ongoing commitment to safeguarding...

Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Visits Laos for First Time in Six Years

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited Laos on 12 January in her first trip to Laos after six years. The visit came as...

Vietnam Commits to Enhancing Education Ties with Laos, Offers Scholarships

Vietnam is set to award 1200 scholarships to Lao students in 2024, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced during the 6th session of...

North Korea Again Fires Near the Sea Border With the South, as Its Leader’s Sister Mocks Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea again fired artillery shells near its tense sea boundary with the South on Sunday, as the influential...