New HIV/AIDS infections increase in Laos World

New HIV/AIDS infections increase in Laos

The number of new HIV/AIDS cases in Laos has steadily climbed partly due to a shortage of financial support from foreign countries and limited budget from the government.
Laos, Thailand tighten security along border World

Laos, Thailand tighten security along border

Laos and Thailand’s security officials agreed to boost security cooperation along their shared border at a recent meeting of the Laos-Thailand subcommittee on cooperation in maintaining peace and order in border areas.
“Xuan Que Huong”  programme held for OVs in Vientiane Society

“Xuan Que Huong” programme held for OVs in Vientiane

A “Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) programme was held by the Association of Vietnamese People in Vientiane in collaboration with the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Laos on February 8 to bring the Lunar New Year (Tet) atmosphere to overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in the host country.
Vietnam’s longevity wishes, gift to reach former Lao leader on 100th birthday Politics

Vietnam’s longevity wishes, gift to reach former Lao leader on 100th birthday

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung on February 7 handed Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone letters of best wishes from Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Vo Van Thuong to former Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and former President of Laos Khamtai Siphandone on the occasion of his 100th birthday, which falls on February 8.
Party, State leaders congratulate former Lao leader on 100th birthday Politics

Party, State leaders congratulate former Lao leader on 100th birthday

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Vo Van Thuong have cabled a message of congratulations to former Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and former President of Laos Khamtai Siphandone on the occasion of his 100th birthday, which falls on February 8.
Vietnam pledges support for ASEAN’s efforts in Myanmar situation ASEAN

Vietnam pledges support for ASEAN’s efforts in Myanmar situation

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has voiced Vietnam’s support for Laos in its role as ASEAN Chair and its appointment of the ASEAN Special Envoy for Myanmar, saying that they have been instrumental in promoting dialogue, seeking peaceful and sustainable solutions, and fostering ASEAN's efforts in humanitarian assistance in Myanmar.