Laos and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to jointly address transboundary haze pollution following a high-level consultation held in Vientiane Capital on April 29, 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister of Agriculture and Environment of the Lao PDR, and Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Kingdom of Thailand, with participation from relevant officials of both countries.   The consultation aimed to...

(KPL/ LIP ) A Lao delegation led by Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the 25th ASEAN–European Union Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held from April 27–28 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. The meeting was co-chaired by Brunei Darussalam and the European Union and brought together ASEAN Foreign Ministers, representatives from all 27 EU member states, and the ASEAN Secretariat. During the meeting,...

The United States has announced a new preliminary anti-dumping duty of 22.46 percent on solar products imported from Laos as part of an investigation into solar panels imported from Laos, India, and Indonesia. For Laos, the latest measure together with earlier subsidy-related tariffs in February 2026, means Lao solar exports to the US could face more than double their original cost, with the total preliminary rate...

Laos and China marked 65 years of diplomatic relations this week, with both sides highlighting deepening economic ties, including more than USD 18 billion in Chinese investment in Laos to date. Bilateral trade reached nearly USD 9.8 billion in 2025, up 19.3 percent from a year earlier. Officials and diplomats from both countries presented the figures in a ceremony in Vientiane on 23 April. Chinese Ambassador to Laos...

The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued an urgent alert as PM2.5 air pollution levels rise to hazardous levels across the country, posing serious risks to public health. Officials said the worsening smog is driven by dry weather and a sharp increase in fire hotspots recorded between April 9 and April 12. Authorities reported 1,161 hotspots on April 9, rising...