Laos, Vietnam ink seven cooperation pacts
The cooperation pacts include a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a citizen and identification card management system in Laos.
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All aboard: LCR driving Laos-China tourism boom
The passenger train, from the Lao capital of Vientiane to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, was introduced on April 13 last year.
President To Lam’s upcoming visit shows Vietnam’s determination to foster ties with Laos
The visit highlights the strong bonds and solidarity among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The three countries share geographical closeness along with historical and cultural ties.…
Singapore, Laos ink pacts on education, carbon credits
The new agreement “opens yet another new frontier of cooperation”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a lunch hosted for Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on his…
Asean consensus, neutrality crucial in light of China ties, says Malaysian PM Anwar
Malaysia will assume the Asean chairmanship in 2025.
UN envoy visits Laos to strengthen ties in relation to Myanmar
Mr Saleumxay congratulated Mrs Bisho on her appointment to the post and expressed appreciation for the envoy’s visit to Laos. In return, Mrs Bisho expressed her appreciation for…
Laos, Mekong sub-region countries team up to counter drug trafficking
Lao senior police officers attended a meeting on counter-narcotics cooperation in the greater Mekong sub-region in Bokeo province, June 26, which included diplomatic delegations…
Groundwork laid for amendment of Laos’ constitution
The meeting summarised and interpreted the implementation of the constitution over the past 10 years to identify its strong points, weaknesses, achievements, main problems, and…
USAID supporting Laos in strengthening country’s health security
This new cooperation will see USAID contribute US$10 million to WHO’s operations in Laos. The Minister of Health stressed the importance of continuous efforts to prepare and…
Mekong countries ramp up cooperation as drug market in East, Southeast Asia grows
Organised crime groups are increasingly linking land-based trafficking corridors and maritime routes to escalate maritime trafficking of high-volume shipments, as per the United…