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Landmark Partnership Propels Laos Towards Greener Future

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Laos, Vathana Dalaloy (L) and IFC Country Manager for, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, Thomas Jacobs, in Vientiane Capital on 12 December 2023. (Photo: Pasaxon)

The Central Bank of Laos (BOL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) inked an agreement on 12 December to boost their partnership in promoting green finance.

UK, Australia Boost Laos’ Green Energy with Floating Solar Workshop

UK, Australia Boost Laos' Green Energy with Floating Solar Workshop
A group photo with The UK Ambassador to Laos Melanie Barlow at the center

Laos, with support from the British and Australian governments, is gearing up to boost its renewable energy initiatives after a three-day workshop focusing on floating solar technology.

Laos, Botswana Forge New Friendship in Landmark Signing Ceremony

Anouphab Vongnokeo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Laos to the United Nations (UN), and Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Botswana in a momentous signing ceremony for the establishment of diplomatic relations on 11 December 2023 in New York City, the United States. (Photo: Lao National Radio)

In a bid to strengthen diplomatic ties and foster friendship and bilateral cooperation, Laos and the Republic of Botswana engaged in a momentous signing ceremony for the establishment of diplomatic relations on 11 December in New York City, the United States.

Myanmar Takes Lead as Largest Opium Source, Laos Defies Trend

Myanmar Takes Lead as Largest Opium Source, Laos Defies Trend
Women cut opium bulbs in a poppy field in Myanmar, the second largest producer of opium in the world after Afghanistan. (Photo: Reuters)

Opium cultivation in the Golden Triangle has experienced a notable expansion over the past year, with Myanmar witnessing the most substantial increase due to ongoing civil unrest. In contrast, Laos is observing a decline in opium production.

Golden Triangle SEZ Under Scrutiny as Western Sanctions Target ‘Scam Farms’

Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone Under Scrutiny: Western Sanctions Target Prominent Figures in Scam Farm Operations
Kings Romans Casino is the centre point for the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.(Photo: Reuters/Jorge Silva)

As scam centers continue to pose a threat to Southeast Asia, western countries are taking a stronger stance to mitigate the dangers.

Thai Airport Opens Automated Gates for Foreign Visitors, Streamlines Departure Process

(Photo: TAT Newsroom)

Foreign visitors will have access to the automatic departure passport control lane at Suvarnabhumi Immigration Inspections, Bangkok, Thailand, from 15 December.

China’s President Will Visit Vietnam Weeks After It Strengthened Ties With the US, Japan

Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, was introduced by Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, second left, to Tran Quoc Vuong, politburo member and standing member of the Communist Party Secretariat, on 12 November 2017. (Photo: AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Vietnam on Tuesday, 12 December, seeking to further deepen ties with its neighbor, which is deepening diplomatic relations with Western-aligned countries.

ARISE Plus Project Concludes with Remarkable Achievements, Bolstering Economic Growth in Laos

(Photo: ARISE Plus)

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Laos and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have successfully concluded the European Union (EU)-funded ASEAN Regional Integration Support (ARISE) Plus Laos project in Vientiane Capital.