Success Stories From 35 Years Of Partnership Between ACIAR And Laos

Leading forestry research with ACIAR Dr Somvang Phimmavong is Director General of the Department of Forestry at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. In 2008, he received a John Allwright Fellowship to complete his PhD at the University of...

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnamp: Oct 7, 2025

CAMBODIA 1.INDONESIA-CAMBODIA TEAMING UP TO PROTECT FISHERIES -- FRESH NEWS Indonesia and Cambodia will work on promoting the quality and safety of fish products. Both parties signed a statement that would pave the way for the conclusion of a...

Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnamp: Oct 7, 2025

CAMBODIA 1.INDONESIA-CAMBODIA TEAMING UP TO PROTECT FISHERIES -- FRESH NEWS Indonesia and Cambodia will work on promoting the quality and safety of fish products. Both parties signed a statement that would pave the way for the conclusion of a...

Lao Prime Minister Visits US to Strengthen Economic Ties, Seek Tariff Reductions

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone concluded a high-level working visit to Washington D.C., United States, from 27 to 30 September, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and pursuing a reduction in tariffs on Lao exports, during which he met with...

Laos Opens New Fuel Import Route via Vietnam to Boost Northern Energy Supply

On 4 October, the Lao Petroleum Authority (LPA) officially opened a new fuel import route through the Nghi Son Special Economic Zone Port in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. The official ceremony was held at the Na Thong Fuel Depot in Sam Neua...

Lao Culture Week held in Vietnam

KPL The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Lao PDR, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam, jointly organized Lao Culture Week in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event was attended by Ms. Dalany Phommavongsa, Deputy...

Lao PDR and the United States to Continue Working Together to Resolve Outstanding Issues

KPL Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic led a high-level delegation to Washington D.C., United States, in late September 2025 to strengthen economic and trade relations and enhance bilateral cooperation...

People, nature, and finance: Việt Nam’s opportunity to turn climate vulnerability into global leadership

Ramla Khalidi* When storms sweep across Việt Nam, they not only destroy houses and infrastructure – they disrupt lives and livelihoods. Yet each time, communities rise with their own solutions. In Bản Liên Commune, Lào Cai Province, families are...

Fostering coordination in conducting joint drill among Lao, Vietnamese, and Cambodian militaries

The event was chaired by Lao representative and attended by those from Vietnam and Cambodia. During the meeting, the three militaries discussed and reached consensus on the schedule, exercise content, and plans for joint training. Accordingly, the...

Laos promotes products to global market

Vientiane (VNA) – The Made in Laos Product Exhibition 2025 officially opened in Vientiane on October 3, showcasing a colourful array of goods made in the country to domestic and international consumers. This is the 11th edition of the annual...

Historic First U.S.-Lao Business Roundtable Strengthens Trade and Investment Ties

On 29 September, Washington, D.C., hosted the first-ever U.S.-Lao Business Roundtable, bringing Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone together with American business leaders to discuss trade, investment, and economic cooperation. Also participating...

Military actively supports localities in responding to and overcoming natural disaster consequences

Across multiple military regions, thousands of officers, soldiers, and vehicles were mobilized to evacuate residents, conduct search and rescue operations, and restore essential infrastructure. Military Region 4 deployed nearly 25,000 officers and...

North pushes Mekong pollution plan

Networks submit 10-point proposal to PM PUBLISHED : 5 Oct 2025 at 06:11 Northern civil networks have called on Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to solve the longstanding Mekong basin pollution, putting forward a 10-point action plan. The...

Laos warns of more heavy rain as tropical storm Matmo approaches

VIENTIANE, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Lao weather bureau has issued a nationwide warning for continued rainfall as tropical storm Matmo approaches, urging the public to stay alert and prepare for potential flooding and landslides. The storm is moving...

Lao Government, UNFPA Host 2nd Population Conference to Empower Youth for National Development

UNFPA – On 1 October, the Ministry of Finance and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Led by Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo...

Feature: Laos powers up efforts to boost power supply, efficiency

VIENTIANE, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Laos is accelerating efforts to enhance its electricity supply and efficiency by upgrading infrastructure, improving the grid, and promoting renewable energy to reduce power outages, support economic growth, and...

Laos hit by widespread flooding after days of heavy rain

VIENTIANE, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Several provinces in Laos have been affected by continuous rainfall, causing widespread flooding, with further flood risks prompting warnings for residents to stay vigilant as river water levels continue to rise....

Laos, India Sign MoU on Five Quick Impact Projects to Boost Community Development

KPL The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and the Republic of India have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement five Quick Impact Projects (QIPs)...

Lao PDR Celebrates 80 Years of Diplomatic Achievements and Expanding Global Partnerships

KPL The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is marking a historic milestone as it celebrates 80 years of foreign affairs and diplomacy, underscoring decades of growth, strategic engagement, and international recognition under the leadership...

Laos Hosts Carbon Markets and Clean Energy Conference

KPL The Government of the Lao PDR, with support from Australian Government, through the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), EnergyLab Asia, and Partnerships for Infrastructure hosted the Carbon Markets and Clean Energy Conference from 24-25...