- Laos becomes founding member of global AI cooperation body
Laos has become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to strengthen international cooperation on emerging technologies and advance its digital transformation agenda. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Thongsavanh Phomvihane signed the agreement establishing WAICO on behalf of the Lao government in Shanghai on July 16, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr Thongsavanh attended the signing ceremony while leading a Lao delegation to the World Artificial Intelligence Conference and related events taking place in Shanghai from July 16-20 at the invitation of China’s Foreign Minister Mr Wang Yi........More>>>
- Distillery owner, hostel staff indicted over Vangvieng tourist deaths
Police have indicted the owner of the Tiger Vodka distillery and the owner and staff of the Nana Backpackers Hostel over the deaths of six foreign tourists in Vangvieng in late 2024 but say they cannot legally determine the cause of five of the deaths because no autopsies were conducted.
The announcement came during a press briefing held at the......More>>>
- ASEAN-Japan taskforce adopts joint declaration on economic resilience
The 18th Dialogue for Innovative and Sustainable Growth (DISG) Task Force meeting, held in Bangkok on July 8, was a major step forward in regional economic cooperation with the adoption of the “DISG Task Force Joint Declaration”. ..........More>>>
- France, Laos celebrate partnership on National Day
The Residence of France in Vientiane hosted more than 400 guests on July 14 to mark French National Day, celebrating a year of robust cooperation between France and Laos. The event was attended by Minister of Health Baykham Khattiya and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maythong Thammavongsa, alongside members of the diplomatic corps, the business community, and French residents........More>>>
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- Lao, Thai military units conduct Mekong patrol to deter drug trafficking
Military units from the Bokeo Provincial Military Command in Laos and the Phamuang Task Force from Chiang Rai province in Thailand last week carried out their fifth joint patrol along the Mekong River in a concerted effort to stem the cross-border drug trade. .....More>>>
- Public security minister calls for crackdown on crime in Khammuan
The Minister of Public Security has instructed defence and public security officials in Khammuan province to ensure greater disciplineamong military and police personnel, develop closer relations with local communities, and strengthen law enforcement........More>>>
- Training institute, Korean Food Association partner to boost hospitality skills
A local training institute, the DFICT Mastery Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (DMITH), and the Korean Food Association, are teaming up to improve hospitality culinary education in Laos. ........More>>>
- Laos highlights cultural heritage conservation at ASEAN-China forum
The government has reiterated its support for the preservation of cultural heritage and closer regional cooperation in cultural affairs during the 2026 ASEAN-China cultural cooperation and policy exchange forum held in Guangxi, China, on July 17.........More>>>
- Laos, Vietnam strengthen prosecution ties with focus on transnational crime
The Lao and Vietnamese prosecution agencies will strengthen cooperation and make renewed efforts to combat transnational crime, improve legal assistance, and build professional capacity. ......More>>>
- Lao ministry, Chinese university join forces for fisheries development
Laos’ Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and China’s Shanghai Ocean University have agreed to strengthen cooperation in aquaculture, fisheries research, technology transfer, and human resource development. ......More>>>
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Thai trade fair showcases top of the range products
A trade fair dubbed Thailand Week 2026 took place in Vientiane over the weekend to display the best of Thai consumer products and allow Thai enterprises and Lao business partners to explore new collaborations...........More>>>
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Building a stronger future for Lao media in the digital age
In a world where information travels faster than the wind, truth is sometimes overshadowed by an overwhelming flow of facts and figures.
Artificial intelligence (AI), social media and digital platforms have transformed the way people receive.......More>>>
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Khonphapheng: Where the mighty Mekong meets legend
Standing beside Khonphapheng waterfall is an experience that stays with you long after you leave. The deafening roar of the Mekong river, the cool mist rising from the crashing rapids, and the endless rush....More >>>
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