Politics

Lao Press Chief Joins Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China as New Station Opens for Foreign Media

Laos took a seat among journalists from more than 50 countries and regions at the 2026 Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China, where organizers opened a new station to serve foreign reporters. Lao Journalists Association President Savankhone Razmountry joined the forum in Nanjing, on 17 October, which drew nearly...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Plan Stronger Border Security in 2027

Defense ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen border security, speed...

Laos Joins Asian Regional Security, Cooperation Forum

Laos has joined a pan-Asian forum that brings governments together to discuss regional security...

Graduating Students Cook, Serve French Dinner at Luang Prabang Academy

It was a busy day in the kitchen at The Academy Luang Prabang on...

Laos, Singapore Seek to Enhance Security Cooperation on Narcotics, Transnational Crime

In an attempt to combat narcotics trafficking and transnational crime in Laos, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security, General Vilay Lakhamphong,...

Lao Diplomat Invited to Japan on Official Visit

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, Saleumxay Kommasith, will pay an official visit to Japan from 7 to 11...

International Organizations Join Forces to Support Laos’ Fight Against Malnutrition

In the face of persistent challenges, Laos grapples with high rates of malnutrition, hindering the nation's development, according to the latest findings from the...

Laos Unveils Meaning of Theme, Logo for 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship

Laos has announced the theme and logo for its Chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2024.  Both the theme as “ASEAN:...

Mongolian President Set for State Visit to Laos to Foster Friendship, Cooperation

The Mongolian president will soon be on his way to Laos. In just a few days, on 5-6 November, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is scheduled...

Thai Government Offers Monetary Incentive for Workers to Return from Israel, Citing Safety Concerns

The bodies of 11 Thai citizens landed in Thailand on 1 November, shortly after midnight. They were killed in the Hamas-Israel conflict.  To date, official...