Party leader underlines Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos relations in meeting with Cambodian top legislator
The Vietnamese Party leader also underlined the importance of the relationship between the three countries for peace and stability in the region.
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Lao leader calls on Lao, Vietnamese people to nurture special relationship
The two countries should continue to implement agreements and contribute to realising goals set by the two sides, especially in economic cooperation, President Sisoulith of Laos…
China-Laos Railway improves more than just travel time
The China-Laos Railway introduced the upgraded Lancang-Mekong Express with cold chain service, to meet the diversified demands in cross-border transportation.
Dire financial figures work in Lao leader’s favour
The communist country with a nominal gross domestic product of US$11.9 billion last year is spending US$1.4 billion this year to service debt obligations.
Chinese investment in Laos tops US$16 billion
A large chunk of investment money has funded the Laos-China railway, the Vientiane-Vangvieng expressway, the Saysettha Development Zone, among other projects.
US elevates relationship with Laos to higher level
Visiting deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman said a number of projects are being taken up
Japan extends support for people with disabilities in Huaphan
Income disparities between urban and rural areas remain large, which also affects the living conditions of people with disabilities.
Laos eyes zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Laos plans to increase green spaces to 70 per cent of the country’s land area to allow for more carbon dioxide absorption.
Laos public, private sectors gear up for return of tourists
The ministry is preparing to reopen the country to vaccinated tourists under the “Lao Travel Green Zone” programme.
Construction of fifth Lao-Thai Mekong bridge 23 percent complete
When complete, the bridge will provide people in Laos and Thailand with a convenient travel option and enable the faster transport of freight.