The Lao Government has awarded the Friendship Medal to outgoing Republic of Korea Ambassador Jung Yung-soo in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between Laos and the Republic of Korea. The medal was presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane...

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone used the Laos–Japan Business Meeting in Tokyo to encourage greater Japanese investment in the Lao PDR, highlighting opportunities in clean agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and related services. Addressing government officials and business leaders during the event, held on the sidelines of the 31st International...

VIENTIANE, June 10- The Lao National Committee on Anti-Human Trafficking has outlined priorities for the 2026-2030 plan, prioritizing the elimination of human trafficking. The committee convened a meeting in Lao capital Vientiane on Monday to review the implementation of its anti-human trafficking efforts from 2021 to 2025 and outline priorities...

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone paid an official visit to Vietnam from June 7–9, 2026, at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, reaffirming the two countries' commitment to strengthening their special relationship and comprehensive cooperation. Following an official welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on June 7, the two prime...

A 10-year master plan aimed at transforming Nakasang, Done Deth and Done Khone islands into internationally recognised green tourism destinations has been launched in Khong district, Champasak province, marking a major step in tourism development in one of Laos’ most popular visitor destinations. A meeting held in Champasak on June...