Laos and the Philippines mark 70 years of solidarity and friendship
As Asia’s first republic, the Philippines committed to the self-determination of nations and promoted a “good neighbour” policy, participating in regional activities that…
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Laos, Vietnam bolster ties in public security
Under the agreed plan of cooperation for 2025, the two ministries will continue to coordinate, support and generally assist each other in ensuring peace and the orderliness of…
Vietnam, Laos to boost public security cooperation
The public security forces of Vietnam and Laos have collaborated to combat transnational drug crimes, human trafficking and improve mutual legal assistance on criminal justice.
Degrees of danger: Beating the heat in Southeast Asia
Heat in Southeast Asia is unlike anywhere else. Not only are people chronically exposed to the heat in the tropics, but the region’s high humidity also worsens the discomfort.
Laos, Vietnam review bilateral cooperation, discuss plans for 2025
The two-day meeting of the Laos-Vietnam Intergovernmental Committee from January 9 is aimed at further enhancing the friendly relations, special solidarity and comprehensive…
Vietnam reaffirms support for Lao worker development
The Ambassador pledged to provide more support for worker training through enhanced cooperation between the Lao and Vietnamese governments, which would also advance the special…
Vietnam PM Chinh to visit Laos for 47th intergovernmental meeting
The committee’s 2025 meeting will take place on January 9-10, aiming to further enhance the great friendly relations, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between…
Laos’ inflation dropped to 16.9 percent in December 2024
Most Lao residents, however, are still complaining that despite the drop in the inflation rate, the prices of goods continued to be stable but high.
Newest Lao-Thai bridge link across the Mekong now 96 percent complete
The new 1,350-metre bridge will enable easier travel between Laos and Thailand and spur trade with other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Laos makes strides in curbing malaria
Targeted interventions, such as case management, vector control, and community engagement, using stratification of control interventions by catchment areas have contributed to the…