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.
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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,…
Japan’s Princess Aiko receives warm welcome in Laos on 1st official overseas trip
In late October, Princess Aiko received a lecture from Prof. Yoko Kikuchi of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, who is well-versed in the modern history of Laos. The princess…
Lao government moves to improve civil servant welfare amid rising costs
Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane said the planned adjustment will benefit civil servants, military personnel, and police officers, whose wages have been severely eroded by…
Laos, Vietnam agree to forge ahead with transport projects
The two countries have agreed to speed up joint ventures that will boost regional connectivity and economic growth, especially the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, the Laos-Vietnam…
Laos, Australia vow stronger partnership, detail key areas of cooperation
The two sides expressed their appreciation for their enduring friendship and effective cooperation and affirmed their intention to continue working together to expand this…
Wax castle parade a show of colour and devotion at That Luang festival in Laos
Each structure, elaborately decorated with candles, flowers and banknotes, symbolised devotion and the hope of good fortune in the coming year.
Laos, China strengthen border trade, investment cooperation
The cooperation plan focuses on expanding trade, investment and industrial processing, especially in agricultural products, by facilitating exports and imports between Laos and…
Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia strengthen trilateral ties at ASEAN Summit
Their talks focused on ways to expand collaboration across key areas such as politics, economy, defence, energy, infrastructure and tourism. The leaders agreed to increase…