Hanoi: The Lao News Agency (KPL) and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) have reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and pledged to deepen cooperation during bilateral talks held in Hanoi on Thursday. The meeting took place as part of an official visit b…
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Prime Minister Siphandone Hosts Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Amid Strengthened Bilateral Ties
Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on 13 November received Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, who is visiting Laos from 12-13 November as part of an official working programme. Prime Minister Sonexay welcomed the delegation and pr…
Major Success for ASEAN-Korea Partnership as ASEAN Week 2025 Highlights Cooperation and Opportunity
Seoul: ASEAN Week 2025 is being hailed as a major step forward in strengthening the ASEAN-Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). The six-day programme, held across Jeju, Seoul and Ilsan, is delivering concrete results in cultural, economic a…
Laos and Vietnam Strengthen Comprehensive Cooperation
Vientiane: Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith of Laos met with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Ho Duc Phoc during his official visit and working trip to the Lao PDR from 12-13 November 2025. The meeting was marked by open and cordial discussio…
Laos to Strengthen International Cooperation to Combat Drug Problems
Vientiane: The Government of the Lao PDR has outlined a new strategic direction for 2026-2027, focusing on strengthening international cooperation with strategic and friendly countries to enhance the effectiveness of drug prevention and control effort…
State Experiences Significant Revenue Loss Due to Investment Import Quotas
Vientiane: The government has lost an estimated 6 trillion kip in state revenue over the past five years due to tax and duty exemptions granted to investment projects, according to the Ministry of Finance. During the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th L…