- Trilateral summit reinforces Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam cooperation
The Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia Summit convened in Phnom Penh on Friday as the leaders of the three ruling parties pledged to further deepen strategic cooperation and reinforce their longstanding solidarity amid evolving regional and international developments. Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith; General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam; and President of the Cambodian People’s Party and President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, attended the summit.........More>>>
- Laos, Vietnam PMs back rail, expressway projects
The governments of Laos and Vietnam agreed to speed up major infrastructure and economic cooperation projects when the two Prime Ministers met for talks in Vientiane on February 5. Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone received the Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the Prime Minister’s Office, when the latter accompanied the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, on a state visit to Laos..........More>>>
- Laos-China electricity link on track to become operational in April
The 500kV Laos-China power transmission line was fully connected on February 5, strengthening cross-border electricity links and supporting clean energy trade in the region. The project links the 500kV Namor 3 power station in Namor district, Oudomxay province, with the 500kV Xishuangbanna power station in Jinghong city, Yunnan province, China. The transmission line stretches 177.5 kilometres, including 32.5 kilometres on the Lao side......More>>>
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- Xiengkhouang security forces dig up 4,000 square metres of opium poppies
Security forces in Xiengkhouang province have wiped out more than 4,000 square metres of illegally grown opium poppies following a coordinated anti-drug operation.......More>>>
- KOICA President’s visit enhance cooperation
President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Mr Chang Won-sam, visited Laos from February 5-7 to review progress following discussions at the Laos-Korea Summit held in December 2025, during which the two countries’ bilateral relations were elevated to a “comprehensive strategic partnership”. .....More>>>
- Fires kill 11 people in Laos in 2025
Accidental fires across Laos claimed the lives of 11 people and injured eight others in 2025, according to the Ministry of Public Security, who warned of the growing danger posed by preventable fires, especially in the dry season........More>>>
- Ministries urge collective action to combat effects of air pollution
The Ministry of Health has warned of the toxic effects of air pollution, most of which is caused by the burning of scrubland prior to crop planting, the burning of household and commercial waste, and vehicle emissions. ......More>>>
- Hungary will provide continued support for Laos: Hungarian minister
Hungary and Laos have agreed to deepen cooperation in education, trade and development following the completion of Vientiane’s first centralised wastewater treatment plant, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Mr Péter Szijjártó said.........More>>>
- Xayabouly gears up for annual Elephant Festival
Xayabouly province is gearing up to host the 19th Xayabouly Elephant Festival during February 9-16, offering visitors a full week of cultural and tourism activities centred on the iconic national animal of Laos.....More>>> |
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