Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended his congratulations to Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as president of Laos. In his message, President Xi emphasized the importance of the longstanding friendly relationship between China and L…
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Laos Sets Out Judicial Reform Priorities in New Five-Year Plan
Vientiane: Phaivy Siboualipha, President of the People’s Supreme Court (PSC), has outlined an ambitious five-year strategy to modernise the country’s judicial system, as part of broader state reforms. Presenting the 2026-2030 plan to the National Asse…
Phonvanh Outhavong Appointed to Senior Role in Investment Body
Vientiane: A senior Lao official has been appointed to a leading position within the country’s investment authority, as part of a broader organisational restructuring. Phonvanh Outhavong has been named Vice Minister of Finance and Standing Vice Chairp…
Lao Peace Committee Welcomes Chinese Development Delegation
Vientiane: The President of the Lao Peace and Solidarity Committee has welcomed a visiting delegation from the China Foundation for Peace and Development (CFPD), marking a continuation of long-standing cooperation between the two sides.
According to …
Laos-Vietnam Trade Hits $3 Billion, Leaders Launch New 5-Year Strategy
Vientiane: Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Lao-Vietnam Cooperation Committee, led a high-level briefing on Friday to outline the outcomes of the 48th Lao-Vietnam Bilateral Cooperation Committee Meeting. The briefing …
Khammouane Leader Hosts Quang Tri Official, Reaffirms Cross-Border Ties
Khammouane: Xaysana Khoutphouthone, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, received Phan Phong Phu, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province, during an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.
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