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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...

Laos, Vietnam Deepen Economic Diplomacy with Focus on Digital Economy

Officials from Laos and Vietnam met in Hanoi on 18–19 December to strengthen economic diplomacy, with a strong focus on digital economy development and...

Thai Police Arrest Olympic Gold Medallist on the Run for Fraud

AFP - A fugitive Olympic gold medallist boxer who was on the run after failing to appear in court for lottery fraud has been...

Border Casinos Caught in Thailand-Cambodia Crossfire

By Sally JENSEN/AFP - Thailand has struck multiple casinos linked to cybercommand in neighboring Cambodia during an almost two-week-long border conflict, with the prime...

Japan Pledges USD 7 Million for Disaster Prevention, Emergency Response in Laos

Japan has committed USD 7 million to enhance Laos’ capacity for disaster prevention and emergency response, a critical step in addressing the country’s vulnerability...

Trump Expands US Travel Ban, Laos Among New Seven Countries Fully Restricted

Laos is now among seven countries newly subjected to a full U.S. travel ban, following an announcement by President Donald Trump expanding entry restrictions.  The...

Laos, Vietnam Plan Joint University, Expand Student Exchange

Laos and Vietnam have agreed to establish a Lao-Vietnam University in Laos and expand a program sending students from border areas to study in...