Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the first seven months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.
The ministry shared the figures during a labor migration meeting in Vientiane on 22 September. Employment Department Director General Anousone Khamsingsavath said...
The Australian government has discontinued a policy to allow foreign workers, including those from Laos, to work in Australia under agricultural programs.
Mr. Paul Kelly,...
Central banks in Southeast Asia hope to link payment systems across the region this year using QR code technology.
Perry Warjiyo, Governor of the Bank...
Russia and Myanmar are to strengthen their defense cooperation following a meeting in Moscow between Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, and top Russian...
Laos has sent representatives from the energy sector to participate in the Sydney Energy Forum, held in Sydney, Australia from 12 to 13 July.
Indo-Pacific...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members in Bangkok to request that they hold Myanmar's junta...