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Published on 04:27 GMT

Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports

Laos is among the countries most affected by the United States’ recent announcement of new reciprocal tariffs, which President Donald Trump unveiled on 2 April. This decision could have a severe impact on Laos’ economy and threaten its growing trade …

Source: The Laotian Times - Uncategorized
Published on 03:03 GMT

President Khamtay Siphandone, a preeminent leader with important contributions to Laos-Vietnam relations

Hanoi (VNA) – Former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and former President of Laos Khamtay Siphandone, who passed away on April 2 at the age of 102, is one of the Lao leaders with great contributions to promote and deepen the …

Source: VietnamPlus - Label Pending
Published on 03:04 GMT

Vietnam extends condolences to Laos over former President Khamtay Siphanone’s passing

Hanoi (VNA) - The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, the President, the Government, the National Assembly, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee on April 2 sent a message of condolences to their Lao counterparts over the …

Source: VietnamPlus - Label Pending
Published on 09:36 GMT

Laos Sets Ambitious Targets for Energy, Mining Sector

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has outlined a vision for the energy and mining sector, aiming to increase its contribution to 25 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 while ensuring sustainable development and financial …

Source: The Laotian Times - Uncategorized
Published on 03:03 GMT

Vietnam, Laos boost trade at Savannakhet expo

Vientiane (VNA) – The 5th Exhibition of Ho Chi Minh City and Friendship Provinces and Cities in Savannakhet is being held from April 2 to 6, serving as a platform for boosting trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. At the opening …

Source: VietnamPlus - Label Pending
Published on 03:04 GMT

Khamtai Siphandone – A leader with important contributions to Vietnam-Laos relations

Comrade Khamtai Siphandone, former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and former President of Laos Khamtay Siphandone, is a leader with a high patriotic spirit. He is one of the first leaders of the Lao revolution, working …

Source: VietnamPlus - Label Pending
Published on 07:53 GMT

Laos sets plans for future technology growth

VIENTIANE, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications held a meeting to review progress and discuss plans for developing secure, modern telecommunications and information technologies across all sectors, from central to local …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 07:59 GMT

Urgent: Xi extends condolences over passing of Laos' former president

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message to Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, extending his deep condolences over the passing of Laos' former President Khamtay Siphandone and sincere sympathy to his family. …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 03:27 GMT

World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Thailand & Vietnam: April 3

LAOS 1.DIGITAL VISION TO TRANSFORM LAO -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Ministry of Technology and Communications launched “Lao Digital Week 2025” in Vientiane yesterday. The government has charted a national digital transformation strategy based on three core …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
Published on 07:59 GMT

Flash: Xi extends condolences over passing of Laos' former President Khamtay Siphandone

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda