Vientiane: Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith has instructed the government to urgently address economic and financial difficulties, especially those related to fluctuating currency exchange rates and high inflation. President Thongloun issued the order during an open government meeting, held from Monday to Wednesday, attended by cabinet members, the mayor of Vientiane, and provincial governors, Lao National
Vientiane: Laos is focusing on full preparations for the 57th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), including accommodation, transportation, and communication, among others. The 57th AMM and related meetings will take place in Lao capital Vientiane from July 21 to 27. “We have set nine priorities to realize the ASEAN chairmanship
Vientiane: Seven people were killed and 43 others injured in unexploded ordnance (UXO)-related accidents during past six months, with most of the accidents occurring while children were playing with these devices or farmers were digging. From January to June, over 33,500 UXO devices have been cleared from 2,543 hectares of land, according to a report