ASEAN foreign ministers made separate statements about peace, security and stability in the region at the close of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Vientiane, Laos, on July 25.
Television Show Provides Fun, Education for Children
Children between 3-6 years old can now learn fundamental developmental skills such as physical, mental, social and mood development,
ANZ Appoints CEO for Laos
Australian bank ANZ has announced the appointment of a new CEO Laos. The bank focuses on Trade Facilitation, Global Markets and offers Priority services to the growing affluent community in the frontier market.
Anna Green who is currently Chief Risk Officer for ANZ Laos, will take up the role immediately. Since joining ANZ in 2004 she has also held senior risk and regulatory roles across the region. In the new role she will report to ANZ CEO Vietnam and Head of Greater Mekong Region Dennis Hussey.
Pick-ups Increase share of Lao Vehicle Market
The market for pickup trucks in Laos is growing in line with people’s lifestyles and their links to agriculture, according to an auto company official.
Aussie Helps Laos Hill Tribes Grow Coffee

A former Australian teacher managing a coffee company and cafe in central Laos sees the scheme as key to alleviating poverty among hill tribes.
6,000 Family Books, ID Cards Issued to Foreigners
Security authorities have issued family books to 2,802 foreign families and 3,198 ID cards to foreigners over the past three years, which entitle them to live in Laos permanently.
Lavrov Praises ‘Long, Glorious History’ of Russian-Laotian Partnership
Russia praises relations of partnership with Laos, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday at a meeting with Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith.
Kerry Urges Southeast Asia Unity on South China Sea Disputes

VIENTIANE, Laos — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday urged the divided nations of Southeast Asia to forge a consensus on how to address disputes with China in the South China Sea, appealing to the 10 countries to embrace a rules-based international system to resolve those differences peacefully.