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Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the region’s official media describing current economic ties as “practically absent” during a two-day visit by its head to Vientiane on 4 and 5 November. Tatarstan's head Rustam Minnikhanov met Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith on 5...

Lao Larb Gets Green Light for UNESCO Recognition

Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the...

Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights

Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one...

Lao Authorities Seize Nearly 50 Kilograms of Illegal Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang and Vientiane

In December 2025, the authorities confiscated wildlife products and parts totaling nearly 50 kilograms across multiple locations in Luang Prabang Province and Vientiane Capital,...

Cambodia to Send King Norodom Sihamoni on State Visit to Laos for 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Cambodia and Laos are preparing for a royal visit by King Norodom Sihamoni later this year to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between...

Japan Restarts World’s Biggest Nuclear Plant

By Mathias Cena with Kyoko Hasegawa/AFP - The world's biggest nuclear power plant was restarted on 21 January for the first time since the...

Laos Advises Citizens to Avoid US Visa Applications Amid Temporary Suspension

The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised citizens to exercise caution and temporarily avoid applying for visas to the United States, as Washington’s...

Over 400 Indonesians Released by Cambodian Scam Networks, Ambassador Says

By Suy Se with Dessy Sagita in Jakarta and Matt Surrusco in Bangkok/AFP - Cyberscam networks in Cambodia have freed more than 400 Indonesians...

China Donates New Army Camp to Lao Forces in Phongsaly

On 18 January, China officially handed over a project to support the construction of a battalion camp to the Lao People’s Army (LPA), officials...