- Laos, Russia sign peaceful nuclear energy deal, pledge stronger trade ties
The Lao and Russian governments have signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and have stepped up plans to expand bilateral trade and investment........More>>>
- Laos secures US$3.31 million for seven Mekong-Lancang cooperation projects
Laos has received funding of more than US$3.31 million for seven development projects under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Special Fund 2026, supporting initiatives in human resource development, agriculture, water resources, public health and poverty alleviation.........More>>>
- Media reforms planned to align with digital development
The government is planning major reforms to strengthen media management, revise legislation governing the media, and accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as the industry adapts to rapid technological changes and challenges in the digital era........More>>>
- Permanent Deputy PM calls for stronger Vietnam – Laos ties in judicial affairs
HANOI (VNA/VNS/ANN) -- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc received Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Khamphan Phommathat, who is on a working visit to Vietnam and attending the 7th justice conference of Vietnamese and Lao border provinces.....More>>>
- Polytechnic College, Mokpo University, Gateway Law Firm join forces to boost drone technology
The Polytechnic College in Vientiane has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mokpo National University of the Republic of Korea and Gateway Law Firm Co., Ltd. to bolster technical cooperation and human resource development. ...More>>>
- Laos welcomes Iran-US agreement aimed at ending Middle East conflict: MOFA spokesperson
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomes the agreement reached on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East on 15 June 2026, the spokesperson of the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.....More>>>
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- Lao, Thai governments strengthen ties in fight against drugs
The governments of Laos and Thailand have reaffirmed their determination to combat the growing threat of drug trafficking and related transnational crimes through a five-year cooperation plan agreed to during the 21st Lao-Thai Bilateral Meeting on Drug Control Cooperation held in Thailand’s Chonburi province..........More>>>
- Govt renews pledge to end child labour
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating child labour and announced it will formulate a National Strategy for the Elimination of Child Labour for 2026-2040, as the country marked International Day Against Child Labour on June 12.......More>>>
- Laos urged to adapt to shifting world order
Laos must strengthen its understanding of global changes and seize new opportunities as the world faces growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, speakers said at a seminar held in Vientiane on Tuesdays.......More>>>
- Medics get lessons in endoscopy amid surge in gastrointestinal diseases
Specialists from Setthathirath Hospital and other central hospitals gathered in Vientiane on Tuesday for a conference and training workshop on gastrointestinal endoscopy. ........More>>>.
- Leveraging Lao PDR’s Green Finance Potential Together: A National Imperative
The Lao PDR is no stranger to the consequences of a changing climate. In 2025 alone, floods, droughts, and land degradation affected over 327,000 people across all 16 provinces, causing US$ 111 million in losses. These events reflect a deeper vulnerability in an economy that depends heavily on agriculture, forestry, and natural resources. ........More>>>.
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