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…
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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…
Japan pledges US$4.3 million to modernise Laos’ geospatial infrastructure
It will use imagery from Japan’s Earth observation satellite Daichi to assess disaster risks, including landslides, and apply high-precision satellite positioning technology…
Lao handicraft festival opens, tying tradition to tourism
As well as serving as a major platform for the display and sale of handicraft products, it enables knowledge-sharing among the more than 130 participating artisans and business…
Laos, Brunei agree to forge closer links for shared development
Delegations from the two countries reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation to date and discussed ways to promote partnership in various fields further.
Japan provides US$4.5 million to Laos for UXO clearance
The funds will enable UXO Lao to clear confirmed hazardous areas and utilise modern equipment, such as heavy and light transport vehicles, including trucks with trailers and…
Vietnam, China, Laos conduct cross-border infectious disease emergency response drill
This is the first time the three countries have organised a comprehensive cross-border infectious disease emergency response exercise, covering the entire process, chain, and…
Laos, Thailand boost ties with focus on economics, connectivity
During the visit, the Thai government extended more than $1.2 million to support Laos in the fight against narcotics, to improve the education and water supply system, and to…