- Lao, Kazakhstani Presidents hold historic talks, agree to deepen ties
Laos and Kazakhstan have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across politics, trade and investment, transport, energy, education and digital development, following President Thongloun Sisoulith’s historic visit to Kazakhstan, the first by a Lao head of state........More>>>
- Lao, Belarusian presidents hold talks to deepen bilateral ties
President Thongloun Sisoulith and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and turn existing agreements into concrete projects and results.......More>>>
- Lao Gold Festival opens with focus on international markets
Laos is eyeing closer links with international gold markets to build on the Lao Bullion Bank’s growing reputation, with the opening of the Lao Gold Festival 2026 in Vientiane on Friday....More>>>
- LOCA Issues the First Green Bond in the Lao PDR, Powering the Nationwide Expansion of EV Charging Infrastructure
LOCA, a leading homegrown ride-hailing and electric mobility platform, and the Lao Securities Exchange (LSX) have signed an agreement for the listing of LOCA’s green bond, marking a step towards expanding sustainable financing and supporting green investment in Laos...More>>>
- Lao President makes state visit to Kazakhstan
Laos and Kazakhstan are seeking to further strengthen their traditional friendship and cooperation through a state visit by a high-level Lao delegation led by President Thongloun Sisoulith.....More>>>
- Laos, Kazakhstan strengthen ties in judicial prosecution
The governments of Laos and Kazakhstan have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their prosecutorial institutions, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Astana on September 3....More>>>
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- Laos takes centre stage at cluster munitions conference
Laos is set to take centre stage in international efforts to rid the world of the threat posed by cluster munitions when it hosts and chairs the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane this month..........More>>>
- Flood-hit Laos receives US$1.13 million in emergency insurance payouts
Laos has received US$1.1375 million in insurance payouts after flooding affected more than 260,000 people across the country, as authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage and help affected communities recover..........More>>>
- Robots make power grids safer, smarter
Zhuhai, China: AI-powered robots are helping power companies make electricity networks safer and smarter by using robots, drones and sensors to monitor equipment and detect faults.....More>>>
- More than a meal, an immersive Japanese dining experience
Dining at Edo Izakaya is designed to be more than simply sitting down for a meal. From the moment customers enter the restaurant, the Japanese-inspired décor and atmosphere help create a different dining experience from a typical restaurant in Vientiane.....More>>>
- 103 Hospital, Tahua International Trade ink deal on technology upgrade
The 103 Hospital in Vientiane and Tahua International Trade Sole Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement on the provision of extracorporeal lithotripsy technology in Vientiane on September 1.......More>>>
- Korean band SEVENTEEN funds scholarships for disadvantaged Lao students
A total of 109 disadvantaged students in three Lao provinces have received scholarships and essential school supplies worth 660,248,000 kip as they head for lower secondary school, supported by South Korean boy band SEVENTEEN under Phase II of the “Bridge Laos Project”........More>>>
- Agriculture ministry gives boost to flood recovery in Savannakhet
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is assisting with the flood recovery effort in Savannakhet province, providing 5.89 billion kip worth of equipment, agricultural inputs and financial assistance for affected communities........More>>>
- 14 sentenced to jail terms in Vientiane province
The Vientiane Provincial People’s Court has handed down prison sentences to 14 defendants, after 13 were convicted of dealing drugs and one was found guilty of murder........More>>>
- Bokeo police repatriate 92 suspected Thai lawbreakers
Bokeo provincial police on Tuesday handed over 92 Thai nationals suspected of a range of illegal activities in Laos to Thai authorities, as part of ongoing cooperation to combat crime.......More>>>
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