Vientiane Times
WEB2 October 2024. - Germany pledges millions of euros in aid for Laos as both sides outline future cooperation. The German government has pledged to provide a new aid package worth 41 million euros (1.011 billion kip) to Laos to support poverty alleviation programmes and drive development.
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WEBJun 27, 2024 · StarExpress Tourist Train Launches, Connecting Kunming to Laos. September 27, 2024. On 24 September, the StarExpress, a new cross-border tourist train, launched its inaugural journey from Kunming, China, to Luang Prabang and Vientiane, Laos. This new train link is an important...
Laos | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBMar 14, 2024 · Stay on top of Laos latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
'I feel hopeless': Living in Laos on the brink - BBC
WEBOct 8, 2023 · The 25-year-old was drawing tens of thousands of followers when he was attacked at a cafe in Vientiane on April 29. CCTV footage shows a masked man firing a bullet into Jack's face and chest. A ...
Japan PM Ishiba to visit Laos for ASEAN summits in 1st foreign trip
WEB1 day ago · Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit Laos this week to attend summits related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in his diplomatic debut as national leader, a government spokesman said Tuesday. Ishiba, who became prime minister on Oct. 1, will join some of the meetings in …
Tensions simmering in the South China Sea and ... - Associated Press News
WEBJan 26, 2024 · Many are locked in maritime disputes with China over its claims of sovereignty over virtually the entire South China Sea, one of the world’s most crucial waterways for shipping. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei, all have their own claims over islands, reefs and undersea resources in the region.
Unprecedented Protests Are Putting Laos in Uncharted Waters
WEBUnprecedented Protests Are Putting Laos in Uncharted Waters. Amid severe economic distress, many Laotians are increasingly undaunted by the fear of repression. Laos' Prime Minister Thongloun...
Laos | AP News
WEBChina’s increasingly assertive posture in the South China Sea and escalating violence in Myanmar have topped the agenda for Southeast Asian diplomats in Laos, with the Laotian foreign minister expressing guarded optimism that progress could be made this year on both acrimonious issues.
Trudeau heads to Southeast Asia as Israel-Hamas war promises to ...
WEB1 day ago · Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Laos this week to try and advance trade and political ties with world leaders at a regional summit amid tension over the conflict in the Middle East.
Laos - BBC News
WEBApr 18, 2023 · Provides an overview of Laos, including key dates and facts about this South East Asian country.