Laos.
country in Southeast Asia
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What's happening
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Li Auto plans to expand into Southeast Asia and Central Asia, including Laos, Cambodia, and Kazakhstan, launching its first global model in Kazakhstan.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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U.S. duties target solar imports from Indonesia and Laos.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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The House of Representatives is investigating a drug shipment from Laos, following reports from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.Some support2 reports
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Laos and Vietnam are strengthening bilateral ties through official visits and diplomatic meetings between high-level officials.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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China co-chaired a Foreign Ministers' Meeting with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, focusing on significant trade and cooperation.Some support1 report
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Criminal networks are operating across various countries in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.Some support2 reports7 developments inside
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Wang Yi discussed China-Thailand and China-Laos community with a shared future during the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation meeting in Beijing.Some support7 reports
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The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Laos is driving tourism promotion efforts from Vientiane.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A festival featuring international exhibitors was held in Vientiane, Laos, on October 31, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Laos and Myanmar are cooperating across their border to combat agricultural burning and wildfires.Some support1 report
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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 support5 reports5 developments inside
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Vinh paid a courtesy call to the Lao President, and Tô Lâm directed 2027 anniversaries.Some support1 report
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Laos and Tajikistan strengthened their bilateral cooperation and trade ties.Some support1 report
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Counterfeit fertilizers are being sold in Vietnam, falsely labeled with origins like Belgium and India, and imported from China and Laos.Some support1 report
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Margherita, representing India's interests, visited Hanoi to discuss how India and Vietnam are strengthening bilateral cooperation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Bilateral cooperation between Laos and Vietnam is underway, focusing on a plan to guide development and seeking expert support for strategic projects.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Laos imports hydropower generated in Laos to Vietnam.Some support3 reports
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A project involving Capella Quang Tri Investment Joint Stock Company facilitates logistics and trade between Laos and Quảng Trị Province.Some support1 report
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The International Monetary Fund backs EDL's financial sustainability efforts in the electricity sector of Laos.Some support1 report
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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 reports3 developments inside
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Smuggling of shabu originated from Laos, while Mark Anthony Santos chaired the dangerous drugs committee in Manila.Some support1 report
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Laos and Thailand launched a joint action plan today to address transboundary haze pollution.Some support1 report
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India provided developmental assistance to Micronesia, Laos, and Moldova while reaffirming its commitment to peaceful nuclear technology.Well supported19 reports
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China is establishing a strategic military and logistical footprint across Laos, Cambodia, and Djibouti.Well supported13 reports3 developments inside
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China is expanding its military and economic presence across Southeast Asia, with a new Laos facility joining the network linked to a Djibouti base.Some support1 report
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Jonvic Remulla identified persons linked to a drug shipment that originated in Laos and moved through Mindanao.Well supported6 reports
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Cambodia and Laos plan a September meeting, while the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and the US fund clearance efforts in Rattanakiri.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Leaders' visit advanced bilateral ties in Laos.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Volunteers are traveling to Laos for infrastructure building and Nicaragua for teaching English.Some support1 report
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Laotian authorities intercepted a drug shipment intended for the Philippines, which traveled via a charter flight from Malaysia.Some support3 reports
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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 support3 reports
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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 support3 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 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
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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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Laos is a step on the way to someone elseAround Laos this week
News at the entities that move Laos most-
China StructuralChina and Japan report strong trade performance, leading to a stock gain for Advantest.Moves Laos
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Beijing StructuralChina conducts military exercises near Taiwan while Donald Trump is expected to meet the Chinese president.Moves Laos
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Sonexay Siphandone StructuralPhú Thọ province hosted a delegation from Laos, including Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.Moves Laos
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mainland China OperationalCLP Holdings Limited operates energy businesses across Australia, mainland China, India, and Taiwan.Moves Laos
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Donald Trump OperationalCharlie Nelms examined the political challenges facing Donald Trump's administration.Moves Laos
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Xi Jinping OperationalXi Jinping's leadership supports global climate action during the conference in Antalya.Moves Laos
Connections
The 40 strongest of 526, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Xaisomboun Structural
one depends on the other
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Savannakhet Province Structural
Savannakhet Province is a formal administrative subdivision of 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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Vietnam Structural
Laos and Vietnam maintain a deep structural relationship characterized by strategic cooperation, infrastructure integration, and significant Vietnamese investment in 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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Vientiane Structural
Vientiane functions as the administrative and governmental capital city for the nation of Laos.
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Sonexay Siphandone Structural
Sonexay Siphandone holds high governmental office, serving as the Prime Minister and National Assembly President of Laos.
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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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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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Beijing Structural
China is establishing permanent military and economic infrastructure in Laos, which seeks strategic and economic benefits from this relationship.
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mainland China Operational
China is establishing and maintaining military outposts and training bases within Laos.
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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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Myanmar Operational
Laos and Myanmar maintain a strong operational relationship focused on deepening bilateral cooperation, trade, energy projects, and managing shared border issues.
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Thailand Structural
Laos and Thailand are structurally integrated through cross-border cooperation, major foreign investment, and mutual economic dependency.
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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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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's policies, including tariffs and deportation enforcement, directly influence Laos's trade and immigration policies.
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Philippines Operational
Laos and Philippines maintain operational ties through formal agricultural trade and significant illicit drug trafficking flows from Laos to the Philippines.
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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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Tô Lâm Operational
Tô Lâm and Laos maintain active bilateral relations characterized by diplomatic visits and efforts to consolidate ties.
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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 origin point for 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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Thongloun Sisoulith Structural
Thongloun Sisoulith holds a top governing position, directing the national development of Laos.
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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 functions 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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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.
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Singapore Operational
Singapore and Laos maintain active bilateral cooperation, including development support and digital identity partnerships.
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Guangxi Structural
Guangxi's canal infrastructure provides essential transport and connectivity links for land-locked Laos.
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Wang Yi Operational
Wang Yi actively engages in high-level diplomatic discussions with Laos to promote regional cooperation, particularly within the Lancang-Mekong framework.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
8 events- China co-chaired a Foreign Ministers' Meeting with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, focusing on significant trade and cooperation.
- Wang Yi discussed China-Thailand and China-Laos community with a shared future during the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation meeting in Beijing.
- A festival featuring international exhibitors was held in Vientiane, Laos, on October 31, 2026.
- Laos and Myanmar are cooperating across their border to combat agricultural burning and wildfires.
- Vinh paid a courtesy call to the Lao President, and Tô Lâm directed 2027 anniversaries.
- Laos and Tajikistan strengthened their bilateral cooperation and trade ties.
- Counterfeit fertilizers are being sold in Vietnam, falsely labeled with origins like Belgium and India, and imported from China and Laos.
- Laos imports hydropower generated in Laos to Vietnam.
October 2026
39 events- The House of Representatives is investigating a drug shipment from Laos, following reports from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
- Laos and Vietnam are strengthening bilateral ties through official visits and diplomatic meetings between high-level officials.
- A project involving Capella Quang Tri Investment Joint Stock Company facilitates logistics and trade between Laos and Quảng Trị Province.
- The International Monetary Fund backs EDL's financial sustainability efforts in the electricity sector of Laos.
- A suspected drug shipment traveled from Laos via Malaysia to the Philippines, and Rodrigo Duterte was transported to the Netherlands.
- Smuggling of shabu originated from Laos, while Mark Anthony Santos chaired the dangerous drugs committee in Manila.
- Laos and Thailand launched a joint action plan today to address transboundary haze pollution.
- India provided developmental assistance to Micronesia, Laos, and Moldova while reaffirming its commitment to peaceful nuclear technology.
- China is establishing a strategic military and logistical footprint across Laos, Cambodia, and Djibouti.
- China is expanding its military and economic presence across Southeast Asia, with a new Laos facility joining the network linked to a Djibouti base.
- Jonvic Remulla identified persons linked to a drug shipment that originated in Laos and moved through Mindanao.
- Volunteers are traveling to Laos for infrastructure building and Nicaragua for teaching English.
- Laotian authorities intercepted a drug shipment intended for the Philippines, which traveled via a charter flight from Malaysia.
- 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 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 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.
September 2026
2 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.
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August 2026
6 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.
- Margherita, representing India's interests, visited Hanoi to discuss how India and Vietnam are strengthening bilateral cooperation.
- Bilateral cooperation between Laos and Vietnam is underway, focusing on a plan to guide development and seeking expert support for strategic projects.
- Cambodia and Laos plan a September meeting, while the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and the US fund clearance efforts in Rattanakiri.
- ACMECS Tourism Ministers meeting was held to advance the CLMV cooperation framework.
- Cambodia and Laos are strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership.
July 2026
4 events- Li Auto plans to expand into Southeast Asia and Central Asia, including Laos, Cambodia, and Kazakhstan, launching its first global model in Kazakhstan.
- The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Laos is driving tourism promotion efforts from Vientiane.
- Leaders' visit advanced bilateral ties in Laos.
- An MoU was signed to foster gold market cooperation, strengthening financial market linkages for Lao participants.