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…
Laos, Brunei pledge to strengthen bilateral ties
The decision to strengthen their relations was made during an official visit to Laos by Brunei’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, and his delegation from…
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.
Laos listed among top favourites by Thai travellers
The ranking, which was compiled from a survey conducted on the Agoda platform earlier this month, shows that Japan, Taiwan and Laos are leading the pack as the ultimate hotspots…
Laotian government unveils work plans on solving economic, social challenges
One of the highest priorities for the government will be to pay attention to national security and defence, especially peace and order, during preparations for the upcoming ASEAN…
Unlocking Laos’ tea potential: balancing growth with fair returns for farmers
Tea farmers and labourers in Phousan, Xieng Khuang province, northern Laos, work tirelessly to pick tea leaves from the village’s wooded slopes. The daily schedule continues…