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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 Princess Aiko will visit Laos from 17 to 22 November, her first overseas trip since coming of age.  The 23-year-old daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will spend several days in Vientiane, make a brief...

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...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

Laos Symbolically Takes Over ASEAN Chairmanship from Indonesia

During a handover ceremony at the closing of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Laos took over the chairmanship of the Association of...

After ASEAN Summit Joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia’s Leader Warns of Protracted Conflicts

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s President issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that were joined by...

Russia Urges For ASEAN-Russia Summit 2024 to be Held in Laos

Following the end of the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS-2023) in Jakarta, Indonesia, Russia has urged for the ABIS-2024 to be held in...

Lao PM Holds Bilateral Talks With Australia, Timor-Leste and IMF at ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone, held bilateral meetings with the Prime Ministers of Australia and Timor-Leste, along with the Director of the International Monetary Fund...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia PMs Meet to Discuss Cooperation Efforts During ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet for a working breakfast on Tuesday,...

Thailand’s New Government Takes Office as Cabinet Members Take Oath in Front of King

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s new government officially took office on Tuesday, almost four months after the country’s general election, as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led...