Mr Kasemsak Saisouliya (left) presents his credentials to the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accrediting him as the new Ambassador of the Lao PDR to Germany. The German president welcomed Mr Kasemsak and wished him success in his diplomatic endeavours. Laos and Germany established diplomatic relations in 1958. This year marks the 68th anniversary of the two countries’ formal ties and the 63rd anniversary of technical assistance cooperation between the two nations.                   --Photo Pathetlao

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Thongsavanh Phomvihane on Tuesday receives the new Thai Ambassador to Laos, Mrs Krongkanit Rakcharoen. They expressed deep appreciation for the friendly relations and good neighbourly cooperation between their two countries, as well as their strategic partnership in the push for growth and sustainable development. In 2025, the two countries jointly celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, which served to further strengthen their ties.
--Photo Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Members of the Lao Women's Union together with UNICEF, UNFPA and representatives of the Australian government, last week gather to celebrate International Women’s Day with a focus on empowering girls and women to contribute to national development. The event was attended by about 300 participants from ministries, UN agencies, embassies, civil society organisations, academia, the private sector, and other stakeholders to discuss progress and the challenges in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Laos.

Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Mr Phosay Sayasone and his officials on Wednesday deliver clothing and sports equipment to Bengphoukham primary school in Samakkhixay district, Attapeu province. --Photo Education Science and Sport News

Fifty orders were placed for the Wuling BingoS and 20 orders for the Wuling MPV730 in a space of 24 hours on Sunday after Kingstar Auto Company Limited exhibited the new vehicles at the Lao Eco-Motor Expo. The company is introducing three new models, namely the Jetuor G700, Wuling BingoS and Wuling MPV730, at the Expo, which is taking place from March 8-15 at Lao ITECC in Vientiane. In the future, Kingstar will continue to be enthusiastic about introducing automotive products and providing cus-tomers with even higher quality service experiences.