Vientiane: A new initiative to provide free cleft surgeries for underprivileged patients in Laos has been launched by the Lancang-Mekong Development Foundation. This project, which began in 2026, is a collaborative effort involving Mahosot Hospital in…
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Laos Launches Nationwide Poetry Contest Ahead of First National Mass Media Conference
Vientiane: The Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Central Committee has launched a nationwide Lao poetry competition to celebrate the country’s first National Mass Media Conference, encouraging young people and the wider public to showcase their creativ…
PM Meets President Putin During ASEAN-Russia Summit in Kazan
Vientiane: Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone paid a courtesy visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 35th Anniversary ASEAN-Russia Relations Summit, held from 17-19 June 2026 in Kazan. During the meeting, the two leaders …
Laos, Russia Deepen Agricultural Partnership with Focus on Technology and Food Security
Laos: Laos and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and environmental management, paving the way for expanded technology transfer, investment, and trade aimed at boosting sustainable development and food security in both countri…
BFL and IFC Corporation Join Forces to Boost SME Financing in Laos
Vientiane: A major new partnership between Banque Franco-Lao Ltd. (BFL Bred Group) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to strengthen financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Lao PDR, opening new opportu…
Russia-Laos Relations Strengthen Through Friendship and Mutual Respect: Putin
Moscow: Russia and Laos are strengthening their bilateral relationship based on friendship, mutual respect, and trust, as highlighted by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith. Their meeting, reported …