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.
Category: 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.
Laos and China strengthen cultural exchange through Tea for Reconciliation event
On May 21, the China Cultural Centre in Laos marked International Tea Day with a “Tea for Reconciliation” event, using tea traditions to promote cultural exchange and strengthen diplomatic ties between Laos and China.
Lao-Thai community marks traditional new year with food and dances in Paris
On May 17, several hundred members of Paris’s Lao and Thai communities gathered at the TEP Agnès Tirop sports ground in the city’s 10th arrondissement for the Fête populaire du Nouvel An lao/thaï, or the Lao-Thai New Year community festival, a one-day festival organised by the association Khao Niao Solidarité, which is the Lao diaspora association in France.
Laos to launch alcohol safety campaign in response to public health concerns
A public awareness campaign on alcohol safety was held in Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province, from May 7 to 10, as part of an effort to strengthen consumer protection and reduce alcohol-related health risks.