Laos, Vietnam sign extradition treaty
The treaty is in addition to the treaty on legal assistance in civil and criminal matters between Laos and Vietnam, which was signed in Hanoi in 1998.
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Laos, Vietnam ink seven cooperation pacts
The cooperation pacts include a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a citizen and identification card management system in Laos.
UN envoy visits Laos to strengthen ties in relation to Myanmar
Mr Saleumxay congratulated Mrs Bisho on her appointment to the post and expressed appreciation for the envoy’s visit to Laos. In return, Mrs Bisho expressed her appreciation for…
Laos, Mekong sub-region countries team up to counter drug trafficking
Lao senior police officers attended a meeting on counter-narcotics cooperation in the greater Mekong sub-region in Bokeo province, June 26, which included diplomatic delegations…
ASEAN, China mull plans to strengthen media ties
The government is actively developing and transforming digital infrastructure in the media and information sector by cooperating with strategic partner countries in the region to…
Groundwork laid for amendment of Laos’ constitution
The meeting summarised and interpreted the implementation of the constitution over the past 10 years to identify its strong points, weaknesses, achievements, main problems, and…
USAID supporting Laos in strengthening country’s health security
This new cooperation will see USAID contribute US$10 million to WHO’s operations in Laos. The Minister of Health stressed the importance of continuous efforts to prepare and…
Mekong countries ramp up cooperation as drug market in East, Southeast Asia grows
Organised crime groups are increasingly linking land-based trafficking corridors and maritime routes to escalate maritime trafficking of high-volume shipments, as per the United…
Colourful festival entices Japanese tourists to visit Laos
The Lao Festival is an annual event that aims to inform the people of Japan about the way of life in Laos and encourage them to experience the joys of Laos firsthand.
Laos, Australia: Putting renewable energy into action, sparking new connections
The Laos-Australia Renewable Energy Day discussed technological and economic opportunities, heard from the private sector on new ideas, discussed ways to increase investment, and…