Lao, Viet foreign affairs ministries discuss political ties
The two delegations reviewed their cooperation over the past year and expressed appreciation of the great relationship, special solidarity and all-round cooperation between the…
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Laos hosts talks on agricultural investment ahead of ASEAN Summit
The dialogue brought together over 110 participants from diverse sectors, including government, the private sector, development agencies and civil society, with 20 representatives…
Laos’ labour ministry orders all foreign entities to pay workers in local currency
The instruction follows on from a Prime Minister’s Order on foreign currency management that was issued on January 24 this year after a meeting of the National Labour Committee,…
Laos strengthens ties with Japan
The two delegations discussed a wide range of issues, including socio-economic progress, and agreed to strength Party relations between the two countries, and promote trade…
Provinces in Laos count the cost of flood damage
The worst of the rain was caused by tropical storm Prapiroon, in addition to normal monsoon rainfall. Rivers overflowed and heavy water runoff caused landslides, affecting 13…
New mini taxi service in Laos to provide eco-friendly transport options, boost employment
LOCA prioritises sustainability and focuses on three main principles – generating employment, contributing to efforts to have a sustainable city, and countering climate change.
Vietnam, Laos’ Deputy Prime Ministers hold phone talks
Deputy PM Son on August 27 held phone talks with his counterpart Lao Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saleumxay Kommasith. The two sides vowed to coordinate effectively…
ASEAN women’s summit addresses gender disparity in the care economy
The meeting reaffirmed ASEAN’s commitment to supporting women and girls in the unpaid care economy as a critical regional agenda, recognising the specific challenges and…
Lao women gear up for ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit
Representatives of ASEAN member countries, relevant sectors, social organisations and others present at the meeting discussed lessons learnt and good practices in relation to the…
Construction of one of SE Asia’s largest wind farm in Laos now more than 80 percent complete
Each of the 133 turbines is located on a solid and stable foundation, about 22 metres wide and 35 metres deep, with each turbine being 110 metres high.