ASEAN, China beef up ties in defence, security
Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Chansamone said the meeting was a good opportunity for ASEAN and Chinese ministers to meet, strengthen mutual…
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Lao government to hold perpetrators accountable for suspected methanol poisoning of foreign tourists
In an official statement issued on Saturday, the Lao government expressed heartfelt sadness and sympathy over the deaths allegedly caused by consuming drinks suspected of…
ASEAN members strengthen defence cooperation
Closer cooperation between ASEAN countries was the main topic of discussion by ASEAN defence ministers, who convened at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos.
Lao, Vietnamese presidents hold online talks
The leaders agreed to intensify cooperation in areas of potential and to push for the fulfilment of cooperation agreements entered into by the two sides.
Mekong boat trip offers taste of timeless Luang Prabang
As the golden sun begins its descent, painting the sky in shades of amber and violet, a majestic wooden boat glides along the calm waters of the Mekong River. In the foreground,…
Lao PM forges closer ties with Chinese cities
During his first visit to Zhejiang on November 8-9, the Lao PM held talks with the province’s governor Wang Hao and encouraged authorities on both sides to work together to tap…
Tradition of serving up traditional Lao food at festival still alive
The local people prepare extra food whenever there is a festival in their village. This is a tradition that the Lao people have followed for a very long time. When friends and…
Lao PM wraps up attendance at key regional summit
The meeting was chaired by Chinese Premier Li and attended by leaders of other Mekong countries of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, along with the President of the…
Lao, Cambodian authorities hold talks on border affairs
The meeting adopted documents related to the borderline to be surveyed, which accounts for 80 percent of the shared border. Participants also discussed an action plan to direct…
Vientiane, Moscow look to support Lao-Russian relations
During the meeting, both sides reviewed the content of the 2001 cooperation agreement between Vientiane and Moscow, sharing insights on the state of socio-economic development and…