Lao government aims to cut child stunting by 25 percent
Stunting remains widespread in the country, with about 44 percent of children under five affected, totalling around 385,000 cases. Alarmingly, 20 percent of children are already…
Laos
Two Laotians caught smuggling massive drug haul into Vietnam
A joint Vietnamese task force intercepted a man and woman transporting 17kg of meth and 6,000 ketamine pills across the border in a late-night bust near Khe Sanh.
Laos, Vietnam launch e-wallet to boost digital trade, tourism
Vietnam and Laos introduced LamoPay on July 18 in Vientiane, aiming to ease digital payments for travelers and SMEs while promoting deeper economic and e-commerce cooperation.
Lao government to renegotiate power purchase deals in bid to cut bills for home-owners
The dramatic rise in electricity bills has sparked public complaints, with this concern dominating debate during the recent 9th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly.
Vietnam and Laos’ first UNESCO transboundary world heritage site boosts cooperation ties
The site stands as a symbol of the close cultural heritage cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
Lao President meets young leaders from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
The relationship between Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia is inseparable, President Thongloun said, is founded on shared history, solidarity, and mutual support. This relationship, he…
‘Las Vegas in Laos’: the riverside city awash with crime
The city has now evolved into a cybercrime hub that can draw workers from around the world with better-paying jobs than back home.
Laos, Vietnam agree to deepen bilateral ties
The agreement was made during an official visit by Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung to Laos from July 9-11, during which he met with Lao leaders and held talks.
25% on Japan and Malaysia, 40% on Laos: US President Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1
The tariffs are expected to slow economic growth, increase consumer prices, trigger job losses, and trigger market volatility in the region.
Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia plan tripartite disaster relief operation
The overall aim is to strengthen cooperation in joint disaster response by the three armies, enabling a more robust and timely reaction to natural disasters.