Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Laos, Vietnam Pledge to Deepen Special Solidarity and Comprehensive Cooperation
Lao News Agency
·
KPL Vice President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Pany Yathortou on August 21 warmly welcomed her Vietnamese counterpart, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, who is paying an official visit to Laos on August 21–22 at the invitation of the Lao Vice...
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos hold talks
AKIpress News Agency
·
AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Thongsavanh Phomvihane held official talks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on August 20. The Ministers reaffirmed their...
Vientiane Cracks Down on Business Violations, Fines Over LAK 338 Million
The Laotian Times
·
August 21, 2025
In the first half of 2025, the Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce inspected 98 businesses and fined 13 units a total of LAK 290 million (about USD 13,000). Presenting the report at a meeting on 21 August, Manosack Xaysilikoun,...
Laos looks to create payment system for forest ecosystems
Xinhua News Agency
·
VIENTIANE, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government, in partnership with development partners, has launched a feasibility study to develop a national Payment for Forest Environmental Services (PfES) system, a sustainable, long-term financing...
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos
Montsame News Agency
·
Ulaanbaatar, August 22, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar Gombojav, received the Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, on August 21, 2025. Prime Minister Zandanshatar...
Laos Cuts Interest Rate to Support Struggling Economy
The Laotian Times
·
August 21, 2025
The Bank of Laos has lowered its base interest rate by 0.5 percent, a move aimed at giving businesses and households some breathing room as the country navigates both domestic and international economic challenges. The decision came during a...
Conference highlights how China-Laos-Thailand corridor links tracks, futures
The Nation Thailand
·
August 21, 2025
"Transport connectivity, particularly the railway system, is a strategic economic corridor for boosting economic growth, regional resilience and deepening intercountry integration across the Greater Mekong Subregion," said Suriyan Vichitlekarn,...
Feature: Splash of tradition, cheers, appplause
Xinhua News Agency
·
VIENTIANE, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The tranquil rivers of northern Laos' Luang Prabang province come alive as the synchronized splash of oars mingled with cheers and applause from excited crowds during the annual boat racing festival, celebrating...
Laos and Mongolia Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Lao News Agency
·
KPL At the invitation of Ms. Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, accompanied by his spouse and delegation, paid an official visit to Mongolia from...
China-Laos Railway driving Laos' growth, transforming livelihoods
Xinhua News Agency
·
A passenger train runs on a bridge of the China-Laos Railway in Luang Prabang, Laos, May 28, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chang/Xinhua)VIENTIANE, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway is transforming Laos by boosting trade, improving transport...
World : Top News Headlines Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 22, 2025
Bernama
·
August 22, 2025
INDONESIA 1. INDONESIA NEEDS RP300 TRILLION FOR TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT BY 2029 -- ANTARA Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq revealed that the investment required to achieve a total waste management by 2029 will reach approximately Rp300...
Laos congratulates Việt Nam on 80-year achievements
Vietnam News Agency
·
VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyễn Minh Tâm on August 19-20 received delegations from Lao central agencies and local authorities who came to extend congratulations on Việt Nam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945–2025). Tâm...
Laos congratulates Vietnam on 80-year achievements
VietnamPlus
·
August 20, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam on August 19-20 received delegations from Lao central agencies and local authorities who came to extend congratulations on Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025). Tam...
Việt Nam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam News Agency
·
VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Vice State President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as part of her...
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks
Montsame News Agency
·
Ulaanbaatar, August 21, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, held official talks in Ulaanbaatar on August...
Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation
VietnamPlus
·
August 21, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 21 paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay...
Laos, partners push for innovation, efficiency in MSMEs
Xinhua News Agency
·
VIENTIANE, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Officials from Laos and members of the Asian Productivity Organization gathered in Laos to discuss enhancing access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to support technological upgrading and...
China-Laos-Thailand railway initiative to boost economic growth in Southeast Asia
Travel Daily Media
·
August 21, 2025
Experts at the Conference on Logistics and Tourism Promotion Along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway declared that new inroads to cooperation could be made via better transportation connectivity in the region. The conference was held in Khon Kaen,...
Vientiane Signs Agreement with Kubota Construction for Major Water Treatment Project
Lao News Agency
·
KPL The Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport has signed an agreement with Japan’s Kubota Construction Co., Ltd. to build a new water treatment plant with a capacity of 40,000 cubic meters per day, under the Vientiane Capital Water...
Feature: China-Laos Railway driving Laos' growth, transforming livelihoods
Xinhua News Agency
·
VIENTIANE, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway is transforming Laos by boosting trade, improving transport efficiency, and expanding market access, especially for agricultural products, driving national economic growth while enhancing the...