Sunset view of Vientiane, Laos

People fish in the Mekong River in Vientiane, Laos, March 5, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) People watch the sunset along the Mekong River in Vientiane, Laos, March 5, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) A man enjoys the sunset along …

Japan Grants Funds for Infrastructure Repairs in Laos

In September 2024, Typhoon Yagi swept across Laos, primarily affecting the northern regions. The storm caused widespread devastation, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The northern provinces bore the brunt of the typhoon, experiencing severe …

Vietnamese language school in Laos strengthens cross-border bond

Thong Nhat Secondary School in the central Lao province of Khammouane stands as a symbol of the enduring bond between Vietnam and Laos. Thong Nhat Secondary School in the central Lao province of Khammouane stands as a symbol of the enduring bond between …

China-Laos Railway Powers Trade, Transports Over 54 Million Tons of Goods

Since its inception in 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 54 million tons of goods and carried over 48.6 million passengers, strengthening ties between the two nations and boosting regional trade.  The China-Laos Railway has quickly …

SG to hire work permit holders from Bhutan, Cambodia, & Laos from June; more roles to be added to NTS occupation list ...

SINGAPORE: From June 1, Singapore employers can hire work permit holders from Bhutan, Cambodia, and Laos for construction, marine shipyard, and process industries, as well as certain manufacturing and services roles on the non-traditional source (NTS) …

Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties

An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more A delegation from Laos visited North Korea this week, holding talks on expanding ties post-pandemic and likely discussing joint efforts to crack …

China, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos jointly combating telecom fraud in Thai-Myanmar border region: FM

China, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos jointly combating telecom fraud in Thai-Myanmar border region: FM

BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos are working to crack down on telecom fraud in the Thai-Myanmar border region, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Friday. ■

Singapore adds Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos as non-traditional sources of work permit holders

FROM Jun 1, employers in Singapore can hire work permit holders from more countries in certain sectors or for specific occupations, with more roles joining the list in September. This will allow firms to “build a more skilled and resilient workforce”, said …

Fortified Rice to Help Reduce Malnutrition in Laos

KPL The Government of the Lao PDR and the United Nations on March 6 signed off on a project aiming to strengthen large-scale food fortification in the Lao PDR, supported by the Government of India. (KPL) The Government of the Lao PDR and the United Nations …