Laos, Vietnam agree to cement ties, sign 12 cooperation agreements
His state visit to Laos on December 1 and 2 is at the invitation of the Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith,…
Vientiane Times
Laos marks 50th anniversary, sets sights on upper-middle-income status by 2055
Reviewing the country’s development over the past 50 years, President Thongloun Sisoulith said the Lao PDR has weathered obstacles, difficulties, and challenges, but remained…
Lao workers abroad remit over US$366 million to mid-2025
Of the total remittances, US$32.5 million was transferred through the banking system, including US$8.3 million sent via the Indochina Bank and US$24.2 million through the Lao…
Laos pushes for ASEAN ecotourism development
The nation's capital Vientiane hosted a programme from November 20-22 to review and reinforce assessment procedures under the ASEAN Ecotourism Standard, bringing together 25…
Princess Aiko visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith said her visit would strengthen and expand the ties between the two countries.
Lao government rolls out US$10 million subsidy to ease electricity costs
The subsidy follows growing concern over high living costs and is aimed at easing pressure on low-income families grappling with rising production and energy expenses.
Six Mekong countries move to strengthen joint mechanism against telecom crimes
The meeting, which brought together representatives from China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar, marked an important step in establishing ministerial-level,…
Lao government moves to improve civil servant welfare amid rising costs
Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane said the planned adjustment will benefit civil servants, military personnel, and police officers, whose wages have been severely eroded by…
Laos, Vietnam agree to forge ahead with transport projects
The two countries have agreed to speed up joint ventures that will boost regional connectivity and economic growth, especially the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, the Laos-Vietnam…
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…