Laos, Vietnam agree to cement ties, sign 12 cooperation agreements
His state visit to Laos on December 1 and 2 is at the invitation of the Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith,…
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China-Laos ‘golden passage’ boosts travel and trade across the region
The China-Laos Railway has facilitated over 62.5 million passenger trips and shipped more than 72.5 million metric tons of cargo in just four years, showcasing its accelerating…
Vietnam, Laos agree to implement defence cooperation plan for 2026
The Vietnamese and Lao defence ministers agreed to coordinate and direct relevant agencies and units to build detailed implementation plans, ensuring quality and effectiveness.
Vietnam, Laos set goals to deepen ties and boost trade to US$10 billion
The consensus was reached on Monday during talks between Party General Secretary To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos…
Lao workers abroad remit over US$366 million to mid-2025
Of the total remittances, US$32.5 million was transferred through the banking system, including US$8.3 million sent via the Indochina Bank and US$24.2 million through the Lao…
Chinese trains, tourists and money are flooding Laos. Locals wonder if it makes sense
Chinese investments – like the high-speed rail from Yunnan to Vientiane – have transformed parts of the country and brought tourists in, but also saddled it with debt. Facing…
Laos pushes for ASEAN ecotourism development
The nation's capital Vientiane hosted a programme from November 20-22 to review and reinforce assessment procedures under the ASEAN Ecotourism Standard, bringing together 25…
Princess Aiko visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith said her visit would strengthen and expand the ties between the two countries.
Lao government rolls out US$10 million subsidy to ease electricity costs
The subsidy follows growing concern over high living costs and is aimed at easing pressure on low-income families grappling with rising production and energy expenses.
Six Mekong countries move to strengthen joint mechanism against telecom crimes
The meeting, which brought together representatives from China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar, marked an important step in establishing ministerial-level,…