Hanoi: The mid-year meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee on the implementation of the 2026 cooperation plan was held in Da Nang city on August 27. Vietnamese Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee Ngo V…
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Prime Minister Lauds Close Cooperation Between Vietnamese and Lao Inspection Agencies
Hanoi: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung spoke highly of the close and regular cooperation between Vietnamese and Lao agencies responsible for inspection, auditing, and anti-corruption while hosting Vanhxay Phongsavanh, Politburo member and Chairman of the …
Laos and DR Congo Discuss Establishing Diplomatic Ties
Hanoi: On August 26, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Anoupharb Vongnorkeo, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, held talks with Mr. Crispi Mbandu Phanzu, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in charge of Francophonie Affairs …
Laos Ready to Host 3rd Meeting of Convention on Cluster Munitions
Hanoi: The Lao PDR is fully prepared to host the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) in Vientiane from September 13-18, 2026, providing an important international platform to strengthen efforts to address the c…
Laos Cabinet Reviews August Performance, Sets September Priorities
Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired the Government’s monthly plenary meeting on August 24-25, 2026, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Vientiane, reviewing key developments in August and setting priority tasks for September.
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Laos and Vietnam Enhance Bilateral Ties Through Anti-Corruption Initiatives
Hanoi: On August 25, 2026, Mr. Vanhsay Phongsavanh, a prominent figure in the political landscape of Laos and a key leader in anti-corruption efforts, led a high-level Lao delegation to Vietnam for an official visit. The delegation engaged in a workin…