The Lao Red Cross and the Singapore Red Cross agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and expand humanitarian collaboration during a high-level meeting held on...

The Lao Red Cross and the Singapore Red Cross agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and expand humanitarian collaboration during a high-level meeting held on March 16, 2026, in Vientiane. The talks were led by Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh and Benjamin William, with both sides reviewing recent progress and outlining priority areas for future cooperation. A key milestone highlighted during the meeting was the elevation of the Lao Red Cross in 2025 to an institution with ministerial-equivalent status, a move that has enhanced its capacity to deliver across its core humanitarian mandates, including disaster response, blood services, primary healthcare, and emergency rescue. The Lao Red Cross also reported ongoing disaster risk reduction programmes in 10 provinces, supported by international partners, with...

The Lao Red Cross and the Singapore Red Cross agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and expand humanitarian collaboration during a high-level meeting held on March 16, 2026, in Vientiane. The talks were led by Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh and Benjamin William, with both sides reviewing recent progress and outlining priority areas for future cooperation. A key milestone highlighted during the meeting was the elevation of the Lao Red Cross in 2025 to an institution with ministerial-equivalent status, a move that has enhanced its capacity to deliver across its core humanitarian mandates, including disaster response, blood services, primary healthcare, and emergency rescue. The Lao Red Cross also reported ongoing disaster risk reduction programmes in 10 provinces, supported by international partners, with...