North Korea’s official newspaper on Wednesday highlighted friendly ties with Laos on the occasion of the anniversary of the first summit between their leaders more than 50 years ago. North Korea and …
Laos reopens some local border crossings to revive economy; world Bank provides loan due to Covid-19 woes
The lifting of certain restrictions would allow improved cross-border trade between four provinces in Laos and neighboring countries. The four border crossings included the Nongmar customary border …
China-Laos cooperation projects bring better life to Lao people, promote friendship
Photo taken on July 31, 2020 shows the Nam Theun 1 Hydropower Plant’s construction site of PowerChina Sinohydro Bureau 3 Co., LTD (Sinohydro 3), in central Laos’ Borikhamxay province. (Sinohydro …
Laos to launch fast-track immigration service for Chinese travelers
(Xinhua) — Laos is expected to launch a fast-track immigration service next week that will allow Chinese travelers to enter the country more easily with a shorter quarantine period. New measures will …
Feature: China-Laos cooperation projects bring better life to Lao people, promote friendship
This project provides local people with many job opportunities and at the same time promotes investment in infrastructure in Laos,” he said. In Laos’ Borikhamxay Province, the construction of the …
Laos braces for Tropical storm Saudel as it receives law enforcement vehicles assistance from China
Tropical storm Saudel could hit southern Laos on Sunday as it makes its way from Danang, Vietnam; according to Laotian Times. AAs stated in a report by CNA News, tropical storm Saudel now threatens …
China hands over law enforcement vehicles in assistance to Laos
Chinese Ambassador to Laos Jiang Zaidong (L) and Vilay Lakhamfong, member of the Secretariat of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Minister of Public Security, pose for a photo …
Thai Protests Inspire Rare Online Government Criticism in Neighboring Laos
Days of demonstrations in Thailand, where protesters are calling for regime change, have inspired a rare outpouring of frustration with the government by netizens in neighboring Laos, where criticism …
Christians in Laos forced to flee homes, live in woods for refusing to deny Christ
Authorities in the Lao province of Salavan chased seven Christians from their homes, forcing them to live in makeshift huts in the woods because they refused to renounce their faith.
Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos
As anti-government protests gather momentum within Thailand, demonstrators’ savvy social media tactics are inspiring similar calls in other parts of Southeast Asia, most notably in neighboring Laos.