Laos welcomed the Australian Special Representative.

(KPL/ Laointerpost ) On February 13, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received a courtesy call from Pablo Kang, Special Representative of the Australian Foreign Minister, and his delegation during their working visit to Laos. Minister Thongsavanh welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for the visit. Mr. Kang thanked the Lao side for its hospitality and said the purpose of the mission is to follow up on legal proceedings related to the deaths of two Australian tourists in 2024. Both sides spoke highly of the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Laos and Australia, which spans more than...

Japan provides 424 million yen for the project...

The Government of Japan, represented by Mr. Koishi Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, recently signed an exchange of documents with Ms. Bouttadi Santiphithak, Head of the Secretariat of the International Mekong Commission, on the "Project to Strengthen Water Quality Management in the Lower Mekong Basin" (support value 424 million yen). The Lower Mekong region, which encompasses the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Lao PDR, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has experienced strong economic growth. However, these countries are experiencing negative impacts from the deterioration of water quality associated with mining development, rapid industrial development and wastewater discharge. Water...

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Laos Deploys Over 2,000 Police to Provide Security for That Luang Festival and Trade Fair 2025

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Laos welcomed the Australian Special Representative.

(KPL/ Laointerpost ) On February 13, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received a courtesy call from Pablo Kang, Special Representative of the Australian Foreign Minister, and his...

Japan provides 424 million yen for the project to strengthen water...

The Government of Japan, represented by Mr. Koishi Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, recently signed an exchange of documents with Ms. Bouttadi Santiphithak, Head of the Secretariat of the International Mekong Commission, on...

Laos welcomed the Australian Special Representative.

(KPL/ Laointerpost ) On February 13, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received...

Laos welcomed the Australian Special Representative.

(KPL/ Laointerpost ) On February 13, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received a courtesy call from Pablo Kang, Special Representative of the Australian Foreign Minister, and his...

Japan provides 424 million yen for the project to strengthen water...

The Government of Japan, represented by Mr. Koishi Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, recently signed an exchange of documents with Ms. Bouttadi Santiphithak, Head of the Secretariat of the International Mekong Commission, on...

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Laos welcomed the Australian Special Representative.

(KPL/ Laointerpost ) On February 13, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received...

Japan provides 424 million yen for the project to strengthen water quality management in the “Lower Mekong” .

The Government of Japan, represented by Mr. Koishi Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, recently signed an exchange of...

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane welcomed Turkish Ambassador to the Lao PDR Ms. Oya Yasa at the Ministry on February 10, 2026. Reaffirming the...

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Japan provides 424 million yen for the project to strengthen water quality management in the “Lower Mekong” .

The Government of Japan, represented by Mr. Koishi Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, recently signed an exchange of...

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Laos welcomed the Australian Special Representative.

(KPL/ Laointerpost ) On February 13, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received a courtesy call from Pablo Kang, Special Representative of the Australian Foreign Minister, and his...

Japan provides 424 million yen for the project to strengthen water quality management in the “Lower Mekong” .

The Government of Japan, represented by Mr. Koishi Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, recently signed an exchange of documents with Ms. Bouttadi Santiphithak, Head of the Secretariat of the International Mekong Commission, on...

ASEAN boasts potential of world’s battery “Global green energy powerhouse”

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must accelerate the development of smart grid systems and digitalisation to enhance regional energy cooperation and position the bloc as a global green energy powerhouse, according to Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk...

Laos and Turkey Strengthen Ties, Economic Cooperation and Tourism

Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane welcomed Turkish Ambassador to the Lao PDR Ms. Oya Yasa at the Ministry on February 10, 2026. Reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening friendship, expanding cooperation and promoting common development, during the visit,...
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Laos welcomed the Australian Special Representative.

(KPL/ Laointerpost ) On February 13, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received a courtesy call from Pablo Kang, Special Representative of the Australian Foreign Minister, and his...

Japan provides 424 million yen for the project to strengthen water quality management in the “Lower Mekong” .

The Government of Japan, represented by Mr. Koishi Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, recently signed an exchange of documents with Ms. Bouttadi Santiphithak, Head of the Secretariat of the International Mekong Commission, on...

ASEAN boasts potential of world’s battery “Global green energy powerhouse”

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must accelerate the development of smart grid systems and digitalisation to enhance regional energy cooperation and position the bloc as a global green energy powerhouse, according to Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk...

Laos and Turkey Strengthen Ties, Economic Cooperation and Tourism

Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane welcomed Turkish Ambassador to the Lao PDR Ms. Oya Yasa at the Ministry on February 10, 2026. Reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening friendship, expanding cooperation and promoting common development, during the visit,...

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Japan provides Laos with 124 billion kip for the electric bus project in Luang Prabang Province.

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Laos welcomed the Australian Special Representative.

(KPL/ Laointerpost ) On February 13, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, received a courtesy call from Pablo Kang, Special Representative of the Australian Foreign Minister, and his...

Japan provides 424 million yen for the project to strengthen water quality management in the “Lower Mekong” .

The Government of Japan, represented by Mr. Koishi Tsutomu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Lao PDR, recently signed an exchange of documents with Ms. Bouttadi Santiphithak, Head of the Secretariat of the International Mekong Commission, on...