Laos’ president to visit North Korea for celebration of ruling Workers’ Party of Korea

SEOUL - Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith will visit North Korea at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Un for celebrations commemorating the country's ruling party on Oct 10, state news agency KCNA announced on Oct 2. The visit would be a rare...

Laotian leader to visit N. Korea to mark key party anniv.: KCNA

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith will visit North Korea to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the North's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, state media reported Thursday. The Laotian leader will visit the North at...

Laos' president to visit North Korea for celebration of ruling party

SEOUL (Reuters) -Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith will visit North Korea at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Un for celebrations commemorating the country's ruling party on October 10, state news agency KCNA announced on Thursday. The visit...

Lao Government, UNFPA Host 2nd Population Conference to Empower Youth for National Development

UNFPA – On 1 October, the Ministry of Finance and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Led by Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo...

North Korea preparing military parade for ruling party's 80th anniversary

BEIJING - North Korea is preparing to hold a large-scale military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea on Oct. 10, a source close to South Korea's armed forces said Thursday. The source said the North may stage...

asia Laos' president to visit North Korea for celebration of ruling party

SEOUL — Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith will visit North Korea at the invitation of leader Kim Jong-un for celebrations commemorating the country's ruling party on Oct 10, state news agency KCNA announced on Thursday (Oct 2). The visit would...

CA Secretary of State announces mistake in special Prop 50 election Voter Information Guide Map, correction mailing

Under Proposition 50, five Republican-held congressional districts would shift to become more Democratic, based on presidential election results from 2024. Source: Ballotpedia “Will cost taxpayers millions of dollars” more Sacramento, CA – The...

(LEAD) Laos' leader to visit N. Korea to mark key party anniv.: KCNA

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Laos' President Thongloun Sisoulith will visit North Korea to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the North's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, state media...

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Congratulates China on its 76th National Day

KPL On September 29, 2025, Mr. Maithong Thammavongsa, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, led a delegation to the Embassy of China in Vientiane to extend congratulations on the occasion of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s...

Vietnam extends support to teachers of Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school

Vientiane (VNA) - A ceremony to present financial support to the teachers of the Nguyen Du Lao – Vietnamese bilingual school was held on October 1 in Vientiane, marking the fourth consecutive year that the Ho Chi Minh City chapter of the Vietnam...

Rising Number of Lao Tourists Choose Malaysia as Travel Ties Strengthen

Malaysia is seeing a notable uptick in visitors from Laos this year, pointing to a growing interest among Lao travelers in regional destinations. According to data from Malaysia’s official tourism statistics, 14,733 Lao citizens visited the...

Laos hit by widespread flooding after days of heavy rain

VIENTIANE, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Several provinces in Laos have been affected by continuous rainfall, causing widespread flooding, with further flood risks prompting warnings for residents to stay vigilant as river water levels continue to rise....

Is PM Modi meeting Donald Trump soon? Buzz after Malaysia briefs India on US President’s ASEAN plans

Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet US President Donald Trump in Malaysia later this month? While there has not been an official word about the meeting from either the Washington or New Delhi, Malaysia has, however, informed India that...

Laos Hosts Carbon Markets and Clean Energy Conference

KPL The Government of the Lao PDR, with support from Australian Government, through the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), EnergyLab Asia, and Partnerships for Infrastructure hosted the Carbon Markets and Clean Energy Conference from 24-25...

Lao PDR Celebrates 80 Years of Diplomatic Achievements and Expanding Global Partnerships

KPL The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is marking a historic milestone as it celebrates 80 years of foreign affairs and diplomacy, underscoring decades of growth, strategic engagement, and international recognition under the leadership...

Lao PDR held its second National Conference on Population and Development

KPL The Ministry of Finance in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) convened the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development (NCPD), under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.” Chaired by Deputy Prime...

Laos, India Sign MoU on Five Quick Impact Projects to Boost Community Development

KPL The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and the Republic of India have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement five Quick Impact Projects (QIPs)...

Lao PDR Rallies National and Regional Support to Harness Demographic Dividend

KPL The Lao PDR is accelerating efforts to turn its youthful population into a driver of inclusive growth, as the Ministry of Finance convened the Second National Conference on Population and Development (NCPD) in Vientiane on Oct 1 under the...

Laos: UPR Recommendations on Civic Space Not Fully Implemented

Geneva 29 September 2025 Statement at the 60th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) Delivered by Olimjon Bakhtaliev Mr. President, CIVICUS,...

The traditional friendship between Laos and China is at its best in history

The opening session of our China Conference 2025, held in London on September 27, was addressed by senior diplomats from the embassies of the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Russian Federation, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and...