Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing paid a state visit to Vientiane from July 3 to 5, commencing his first series of official visits to an ASEAN member state. The visit was made at the invitation of Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith and coincided with the commemoration of 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Category: Laos
Laos Records 144 Fire Incidents in First Half of 2026
On July 2, Laos recorded 144 fire incidents across the country during the first half of 2026, leaving eight people dead, two injured and causing property damage valued at more than 319.6 billion Lao kip (14,3 million US dollars), according to the Fire Prevention and Suppression Police Department.
Laos Outlines H2 Priorities with Agricultural Exports Spearhead Growth
The Lao government initiated a series of meetings in the last week of June, with a focus on reviewing the country’s development progress throughout the first half of the year and further identifying priority deliverables for the subsequent second half of the year (H2).
Laos and Cuba Deepen Ties in Sport and Education Cooperation
On June 29, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Laos and Cuba to strengthen their bilateral ties in sports and physical education cooperation. The agreement aims to reinforce sports development and initiatives in Laos.
Laos battles entrenched rural poverty as provincial gaps widen
On June 16, the Lao Ministry of Finance, alongside multi-sectoral authorities, held a meeting in Vientiane to review and discuss the newly drafted National Agenda for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation.
Laos promotes inclusive society through The Disability Inclusion Fun Day
On June 17, Laos hosted an inclusive community event, “The Disability Inclusion Fun Day”, with an aim to promote disability awareness and equal participation. The event brought together people from a wide range of backgrounds to encourage mutual learning and greater social inclusion.
Laos and China mark 65 years of relations, deepen strategic partnership
Lao President and Lao People Revolutionary Party Secretary General Thongloun Sisoulith commenced his state visit to China, from June 2 to 6, to discuss the advancement of a comprehensive strategic partnership. During that occasion, President Sisoulith met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping. This visit coincided with the 65th anniversary of bilateral relations between Laos and China, giving added weight to the discussions.
Five survivors evacuated from Laos flooded cave, two remain missing
On May 30, rescue teams evacuated five local villagers after they were trapped for 10 days inside a flooded cave in Xaysomboun Province, Laos. All survivors have already received appropriate treatments. However, the challenge still persists. As of June 3, the rescue team is still underway to locate two other villagers missing in a steeper area.
Cambodia and Laos partner to link power grid with World Bank backing
Under the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), Cambodia and Laos have signed the “Joint Study Framework on Development of the ASEAN Power Grid Feasibility Study for Cross-Border Interconnection”.
Lao Foreign Minister’s Tokyo visit highlights bilateral development
Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane conducted an official visit to Japan on May 21, meeting Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara and Crown Prince Akishino.