Laos.
country in Southeast Asia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
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Laotian authorities intercepted a drug shipment intended for the Philippines, which traveled via a charter flight from Malaysia.Some support2 reports
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Jonvic Remulla identified persons linked to a drug shipment that originated in Laos and moved through Mindanao.Some support2 reports
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High-level cooperation between Laos and Vietnam is underway, involving the President of the National Assembly of Laos and the Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos.Some support4 reports4 developments inside
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Laos and Vietnam are strengthening bilateral ties through official visits and diplomatic meetings between high-level officials.Some support1 report
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U.S. duties target solar imports from Indonesia and Laos.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Dumped and subsidized solar imports involving Indonesia and Laos are causing market injury.Some support1 report
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CIA recruited Hmong to fight in Laos, while Catholic Charities built a Somali community in Minnesota and Ilhan Omar was linked to state fraud scandals.Some support2 reports
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A suspected drug shipment traveled from Laos via Malaysia to the Philippines, and Rodrigo Duterte was transported to the Netherlands.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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A Vietnamese minister discussed bilateral cooperation with Laos, where the LPRP is the ruling party.Some support1 report
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Chinese-owned companies are establishing operations in Indonesia and Laos to bypass US tariffs on solar imports.Some support1 report
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Tô Lâm participated in consolidating bilateral relations between nations on October 15, 2026.Some support2 reports
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ACMECS Tourism Ministers meeting was held to advance the CLMV cooperation framework.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar citizens are leading foreign medical patients.Some support1 report
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Vietnam and Laos met in Hanoi to prioritize strategic cohesion, economic ties, and infrastructure development.Some support2 reports
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Laos is set to join the CICA organization, involving high-level officials from Laos and Azerbaijan.Some support1 report
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Cambodia and Laos are strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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A joint civil defence exercise involving militaries was conducted between Cambodia and Laos.Some support2 reports
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Laos is positioning itself as a gateway to Asian markets by planning infrastructure projects and strengthening strategic ties.Some support2 reports
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LFND urged authorities to improve road repairs in Vientiane, Laos.Some support1 report
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The United Nations and Laos launched an inclusive disaster risk communication initiative.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijan and Laos announced intensifying economic cooperation and signed a joint press statement on trade.Well supported9 reports
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China is establishing a strategic military and logistical footprint across Laos, Cambodia, and Djibouti.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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China is building a military base in Laos, putting warplanes near Vietnam, while the Pentagon monitors the force projection.Some support1 report
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A truck carrying cargo destined for Laos was involved in an accident in Nan province, Thailand.Some support1 report
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Lao workers are actively seeking job opportunities in Thailand.Some support1 report
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China established a joint training center in Laos and a naval presence in Cambodia.Well supported3 reports
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China is involved in various international cooperation initiatives, including collaborations with the UN in Laos, supporting Ethiopian training hubs, promoting poverty strategies in Uzbekistan, and establishing agricultural projects in Zimbabwe.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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China and Laos strengthened bilateral ties, with Li Qiang publicly supporting Saleumxay Kommasith's new role.Some support1 report
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Vietnam shares population management technology with Laos and connects its VNeID system with Singapore's SingPass.Some support1 report
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Laos and Thailand intercepted drug shipments destined for Manila, with Sara Duterte expressing gratitude to both governments.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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An MoU was signed to foster gold market cooperation, strengthening financial market linkages for Lao participants.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Laos is seeking assistance from Japan to develop its precious-metals market.Some support1 report
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PM Hưng conducted diplomatic visits to Laos and Cambodia to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperation.Some support1 report
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The Bank of the Lao PDR reports to the National Assembly, manages monetary policy, and collaborates with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Laos.Some support1 report
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PM Hưng visited Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on May 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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Travel company Unforgettable Asia has listed Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Borneo as initial destinations for its tours.Some support1 report
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A cold surge affected multiple nations across Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Laos, and northern Thailand.Some support1 report
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A third-country deportation program is utilizing Eswatini as a transit point, with the ultimate destination for deportees being Laos.Some support4 reports
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The IMF is preparing financial support for vulnerable countries like Laos and Bangladesh, which are being impacted by El Nino.Some support3 reports
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Laos, Malaysia, and Thailand are expanding cooperation through new power integration projects, supported by Singapore's development aid.Some support3 reports
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Saleumxay Kommasith has become the new Prime Minister of Laos and is involved in international relations and economic oversight.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Saleumxay Kommasith invited Prime Minister Hưng to visit Laos.Some support3 reports
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An official visit took place between Laos and Cambodia to promote bilateral cooperation and discuss various agreements.Some support1 report
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Diplomatic relations between China and Laos have been strengthened, marked by talks in Beijing and joint military exercises in Vientiane.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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ASEAN nations confirmed their membership list during a recent coordination meeting, involving several Southeast Asian states.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Lao dissident has vanished in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, while plans for refugee movement to Australia are reported.Some support1 report
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Seasonal workers migrate from Laos to Korea, specifically in Gangwon Province.Some support1 report
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Human trafficking affects Laos, Bangladesh, and Maldives, with a specific cybercrime raid leading to the detention of Chinese nationals in Bangladesh.Some support1 report
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Military rule in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos faces growing calls for democracy amid anti-communist sentiment fueled by neighbor revolts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Laos government policies are targeting Thai citizens in Thailand.Some support1 report
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Chinese organizations exploit special economic zones and scam compounds in Cambodia and Laos, amid broader Indo-Pacific concerns.Well supported9 reports6 developments inside
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Scam operations targeting Americans are reported across Southeast Asia, with the FTC noting low victim reporting rates.Some support1 report
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Singapore, Laos, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi are piloting cross-border electronic identification systems as part of digital identity interoperability initiatives.Some support1 report
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Luxembourg funded the RMNCAH joint programme in 2021.Some support1 report
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Cooperation maintains peace and stability along the border involving Laos during the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.Some support1 report
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Ding Xuexiang held high-level meetings with leaders from Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos in January 2025.Some support5 reports
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UXO contamination affects land use and development in Luang Prabang, Laos.Some support4 reports
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The situation involves the interplay between Donald Trump's administration, the dismantling of USAID and foreign aid freezes, and the shared legacy of the Vietnam War regarding landmines in Cambodia and Laos.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Mines Advisory Group participated in a Cluster Munitions conference and promoted strategic and connectivity projects in Laos and Vietnam.Some support1 report
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Joint exercise to enhance regional capacity between China and Laos.Well supported9 reports
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News at the entities that move Laos most-
Beijing StructuralBotswana traveled to Beijing for a business forum led by President Duma Boko.Moves Laos
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Saleumxay Kommasith StructuralPrime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith urged the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to prioritize infrastructure development.Moves Laos
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Thailand StructuralThailand mandates Board of Investment approval for foreign land ownership and calls for tougher action against illegal land use.Moves Laos
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Thongloun Sisoulith StructuralIlham Aliyev and Thongloun Sisoulith signed a visa exemption agreement during their meeting on October 13, 2026.Moves Laos
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mainland China OperationalTechnology companies, including Similarweb, operate within the Mainland China market.Moves Laos
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China StructuralDonald Trump accused China of acquiring voter data while Mikie Sherrill and Harmeet Dhillon addressed voter registration issues in New Jersey.Moves Laos
Connections
The 40 strongest of 510, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Savannakhet Province Structural
Savannakhet Province is a formal administrative subdivision of Laos.
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Xaisomboun Structural
one depends on the other
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Beijing Structural
China is establishing permanent military and logistical infrastructure in Laos, deepening its strategic foothold.
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Vientiane Structural
Vientiane functions as the administrative and governmental capital city for the nation of Laos.
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Saleumxay Kommasith Structural
Saleumxay Kommasith holds high governmental offices, including Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, within the state of Laos.
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Thailand Structural
The nations are structurally integrated through significant foreign investment, energy cooperation, and shared infrastructure projects.
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Vietnam Structural
Laos and Vietnam maintain a deep structural relationship characterized by strategic cooperation, significant Vietnamese investment, and bilateral trade.
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Sonexay Siphandone Structural
Sonexay Siphandone serves as the Prime Minister, leading the government and national priorities of Laos.
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Thongloun Sisoulith Structural
Thongloun Sisoulith holds the top governing position as General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, directing Laos' national development.
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Thongsavanh Phomvihane Structural
Thongsavanh Phomvihane holds a high-ranking governmental position, serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos.
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mainland China Operational
China is establishing and maintaining military outposts and training bases within Laos.
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Vientiane Structural
Vientiane serves as the capital and administrative center of Laos, hosting national and international governmental functions.
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Cambodia Operational
Cambodia and Laos maintain a deep operational partnership focused on strategic cooperation, regional security, economic transit, and addressing transnational crime.
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China Structural
China provides critical investment, infrastructure, and strategic support that underpins Laos's development and regional connectivity.
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Lao People's Revolutionary Party Structural
The LPRP functions as the ruling party and governing body of the state of Laos.
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations Structural
Laos is a formal member state of ASEAN, participating in regional cooperation and strategic initiatives.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's policies, including tariffs and deportation enforcement, directly influence Laos's trade and immigration policies.
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Myanmar Operational
Laos and Myanmar maintain a close operational relationship focused on deepening bilateral cooperation, trade, energy projects, and border management.
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CICA Structural
Laos has formally been admitted as a member state of the CICA organization.
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Phạm Gia Túc Structural
A's professional activities are integrated into Laos' institutional framework, supporting socio-economic and legal reform.
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United Nations Structural
Laos is a member state of the United Nations and actively collaborates with UN agencies on development, status assessment, and international initiatives.
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Stung Treng Structural
Stung Treng is a specific administrative location within the geopolitical entity of Laos.
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Comac Structural
Comac is proposing a comprehensive venture in Laos, specifically seeking a 51 percent stake in the country.
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Ministry of Industry and Commerce Structural
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce functions as a governmental body driving and promoting economic development within Laos.
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Manila Transactional
Laos is identified as the source of drug shipments destined for Manila.
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Xi Jinping Operational
Xi Jinping leverages his leadership to drive a strategic, high-level development partnership with Laos, focused on infrastructure and shared future goals.
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Phan Văn Giang Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing high-level bilateral defense and civil cooperation between the official and Laos.
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Azerbaijan Operational
Azerbaijan and Laos maintain active bilateral cooperation focused on expanding trade, investment, and resource exchange.
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Tim Walz Transactional
Tim Walz utilized his authority to approve clemency, successfully preventing the deportation of a Laotian migrant.
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Min Aung Hlaing Transactional
Min Aung Hlaing undertakes official state visits to Laos to advance and improve bilateral diplomatic relations.
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Dong Jun Operational
Dong Jun is involved in strengthening military cooperation and holding defense talks with Lao officials.
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EDL Structural
EDL operates as the state utility responsible for managing power generation within Laos.
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Wu Dan Structural
Wu Dan heads a Chinese coordination/command group operating within the borders of Laos.
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DHS Operational
DHS actively monitors, targets, and takes administrative action regarding the immigration status of foreign nationals from Laos.
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Singapore Operational
Singapore and Laos maintain active bilateral cooperation, including development support and digital identity partnerships.
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Jiang Bin Operational
A announced a joint exercise in Laos, indicating active co-action between the two entities.
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Tô Lâm Operational
Tô Lâm and Laos maintain active bilateral relations through diplomatic visits and efforts to consolidate ties.
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Guangxi Structural
Guangxi's canal infrastructure provides essential transport and connectivity links for land-locked Laos.
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Tea Seiha Operational
Tea Seiha engages in bilateral meetings with counterparts in Laos.
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Ilham Aliyev Operational
Aliyev and Laos maintain an active relationship characterized by diplomatic engagement, official visits, and intensifying economic cooperation.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
37 events- Laotian authorities intercepted a drug shipment intended for the Philippines, which traveled via a charter flight from Malaysia.
- Jonvic Remulla identified persons linked to a drug shipment that originated in Laos and moved through Mindanao.
- Laos and Vietnam are strengthening bilateral ties through official visits and diplomatic meetings between high-level officials.
- Dumped and subsidized solar imports involving Indonesia and Laos are causing market injury.
- CIA recruited Hmong to fight in Laos, while Catholic Charities built a Somali community in Minnesota and Ilhan Omar was linked to state fraud scandals.
- A suspected drug shipment traveled from Laos via Malaysia to the Philippines, and Rodrigo Duterte was transported to the Netherlands.
- A Vietnamese minister discussed bilateral cooperation with Laos, where the LPRP is the ruling party.
- Chinese-owned companies are establishing operations in Indonesia and Laos to bypass US tariffs on solar imports.
- Tô Lâm participated in consolidating bilateral relations between nations on October 15, 2026.
- Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar citizens are leading foreign medical patients.
- Vietnam and Laos met in Hanoi to prioritize strategic cohesion, economic ties, and infrastructure development.
- Laos is set to join the CICA organization, involving high-level officials from Laos and Azerbaijan.
- A joint civil defence exercise involving militaries was conducted between Cambodia and Laos.
- Laos is positioning itself as a gateway to Asian markets by planning infrastructure projects and strengthening strategic ties.
- LFND urged authorities to improve road repairs in Vientiane, Laos.
- The United Nations and Laos launched an inclusive disaster risk communication initiative.
- Azerbaijan and Laos announced intensifying economic cooperation and signed a joint press statement on trade.
- China is establishing a strategic military and logistical footprint across Laos, Cambodia, and Djibouti.
- China is building a military base in Laos, putting warplanes near Vietnam, while the Pentagon monitors the force projection.
- A truck carrying cargo destined for Laos was involved in an accident in Nan province, Thailand.
- Lao workers are actively seeking job opportunities in Thailand.
- China established a joint training center in Laos and a naval presence in Cambodia.
- China and Laos strengthened bilateral ties, with Li Qiang publicly supporting Saleumxay Kommasith's new role.
- Vietnam shares population management technology with Laos and connects its VNeID system with Singapore's SingPass.
- Laos and Thailand intercepted drug shipments destined for Manila, with Sara Duterte expressing gratitude to both governments.
- Laos is seeking assistance from Japan to develop its precious-metals market.
- PM Hưng conducted diplomatic visits to Laos and Cambodia to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperation.
- The Bank of the Lao PDR reports to the National Assembly, manages monetary policy, and collaborates with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Laos.
- PM Hưng visited Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on May 6, 2026.
- Travel company Unforgettable Asia has listed Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Borneo as initial destinations for its tours.
- A cold surge affected multiple nations across Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Laos, and northern Thailand.
- A third-country deportation program is utilizing Eswatini as a transit point, with the ultimate destination for deportees being Laos.
- The IMF is preparing financial support for vulnerable countries like Laos and Bangladesh, which are being impacted by El Nino.
- Laos, Malaysia, and Thailand are expanding cooperation through new power integration projects, supported by Singapore's development aid.
- Saleumxay Kommasith has become the new Prime Minister of Laos and is involved in international relations and economic oversight.
- Saleumxay Kommasith invited Prime Minister Hưng to visit Laos.
- An official visit took place between Laos and Cambodia to promote bilateral cooperation and discuss various agreements.
September 2026
15 events- U.S. duties target solar imports from Indonesia and Laos.
- China is involved in various international cooperation initiatives, including collaborations with the UN in Laos, supporting Ethiopian training hubs, promoting poverty strategies in Uzbekistan, and establishing agricultural projects in Zimbabwe.
- Diplomatic relations between China and Laos have been strengthened, marked by talks in Beijing and joint military exercises in Vientiane.
- A Lao dissident has vanished in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, while plans for refugee movement to Australia are reported.
- Seasonal workers migrate from Laos to Korea, specifically in Gangwon Province.
- Human trafficking affects Laos, Bangladesh, and Maldives, with a specific cybercrime raid leading to the detention of Chinese nationals in Bangladesh.
- Laos government policies are targeting Thai citizens in Thailand.
- Scam operations targeting Americans are reported across Southeast Asia, with the FTC noting low victim reporting rates.
- Singapore, Laos, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi are piloting cross-border electronic identification systems as part of digital identity interoperability initiatives.
- Luxembourg funded the RMNCAH joint programme in 2021.
- Cooperation maintains peace and stability along the border involving Laos during the Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
- Ding Xuexiang held high-level meetings with leaders from Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos in January 2025.
- UXO contamination affects land use and development in Luang Prabang, Laos.
- Mines Advisory Group participated in a Cluster Munitions conference and promoted strategic and connectivity projects in Laos and Vietnam.
- Joint exercise to enhance regional capacity between China and Laos.
August 2026
5 events- High-level cooperation between Laos and Vietnam is underway, involving the President of the National Assembly of Laos and the Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos.
- ACMECS Tourism Ministers meeting was held to advance the CLMV cooperation framework.
- Cambodia and Laos are strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership.
- Military rule in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos faces growing calls for democracy amid anti-communist sentiment fueled by neighbor revolts.
- The situation involves the interplay between Donald Trump's administration, the dismantling of USAID and foreign aid freezes, and the shared legacy of the Vietnam War regarding landmines in Cambodia and Laos.