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Laos Considers Redirecting Coffee Exports from US

(MENAFN) Laos is considering shifting its coffee exports away from the United States and towards Russia following the steep tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump, according to Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, who spoke to a...

Laotian PM says Laos might reroute its coffee sales from US to Russia

(MENAFN) Laos could redirect its coffee exports from the United States to Russia following the steep tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone told RIA Novosti. Last month, Trump introduced 40% tariffs...

Mekong Fishery Leads Laos' Emergence in Global Pangasius Trade with Integrated Aquaculture Efforts

PAKSE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS, September 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Along the lower Mekong River in Laos, a new chapter is unfolding in the pangasius industry, traditionally led by Vietnam. In Champasak Province, MeKong Fishery is spearheading an...

Laos Launches Plan to Safeguard Workers’ Rights

(MENAFN) Laos has officially launched a wide-ranging initiative to eliminate workplace discrimination, harassment, and child labor by 2028, in a bid to bolster trade partnerships, tighten labor law compliance, and elevate national standards for...

Typhoon Kajiki Predicted to Unleash Chaos in Laos

(MENAFN) Authorities across Laos are urging citizens to prepare for the severe impacts of Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of 2025, expected to unleash widespread thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and powerful winds throughout the country. The...

Laos’s authorities to spread awareness on human trafficking

(MENAFN) Authorities in Laos have intensified efforts to raise public awareness about human trafficking, with a focus on protecting vulnerable communities. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare organized a public campaign on Tuesday to mark the...

Laos Reveals Gifting Elephants to Russia

(MENAFN) During a recent meeting in Moscow, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith announced that Laos intends to present Russia with a pair of elephants as a symbol of harmony and shared prosperity. The declaration came amid a discussion with Russian...

Laos tackles health challenges posed by climate change with new initiative

(MENAFN) Laos has launched a new initiative aimed at reinforcing its health system to better withstand the growing health challenges posed by climate change. The project, which began on Tuesday, focuses on building community-level capacity to...

Laos seeks to expand its solidarity village fund project

(MENAFN) Laos is moving forward with efforts to strengthen rural development by expanding its solidarity village fund initiative, as outlined by the Lao Front for National Development (LFND). The program is aimed at offering financial support to...

Laos Issues Alert as Typhoon Wipha Sparks Flood, Landslide Threats

(MENAFN) The Laos weather bureau has issued a critical alert as Typhoon Wipha—the sixth typhoon of the year—approaches, bringing a heightened threat of flash floods and landslides due to anticipated heavy rain, powerful winds, and thunderstorms...

Laos Aims to Integrate AI for Education Enhancement

(MENAFN) The Association of Private Education in Laos recently hosted a workshop designed to explore the practical uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in the education sector, aiming to strengthen AI knowledge among private school principals and...

Laos Launches Initiative to Promote Gender Equality, Education

(MENAFN) Laos' Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with development organizations, is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing gender equality through life skills education. The project, which will run from July...

Laos Ministry Reveals Overhaul to Elevate Teacher Training

(MENAFN) Laos’ Ministry of Education and Sports is intensifying efforts to improve collaboration and oversight within the education sector and among its partners to elevate teacher education, training, and ongoing professional growth at every...

Laos Rolls Out Nationwide Campaign to Curb Student Dropouts

(MENAFN) The Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos convened a four-day workshop starting Monday, aiming to design a powerful nationwide campaign that underscores the importance of education, curbs student dropouts, and broadens access to...

Laos’ National Assembly Calls for Boost in Renewable Energy Development

(MENAFN) The National Assembly of Laos has called on the government to accelerate development in the country’s electricity sector to guarantee long-term energy security and sustainability. During the ninth ordinary session of the ninth...

Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law

Organized by our regional delegation in Bangkok, Thailand, in partnership with the LPAF on 15 and 16 May 2025, the seminar “IHL: Refreshing our understanding, charting the way forward” offered a space for open and constructive dialogue on...

Officials from Laos, Cambodia to fight transnational crime

(MENAFN) Officials from Laos and Cambodia have convened for the inaugural meeting of their respective prosecutors' offices to enhance collaboration in combating transnational crime, with drug trafficking topping the agenda. Held in Vientiane on...

Laos, Thailand Forge Trade Partnership to Amplify Local Markets

(MENAFN) Officials from Laos and Thailand convened for a key technical economic seminar aimed at intensifying trade partnerships and elevating local products on the global stage, according to Lao media reports on Tuesday. The event, named...

Laos Expands Access to Inclusive, Equitable Education in 2025

(MENAFN) Laos’ Ministry of Education and Sports is ramping up collaboration with development partners to expand access to quality, inclusive, and equitable education nationwide. A ministry report released Tuesday detailed plans to join forces with...

Laos Reaffirms Unwavering Dedication to Protecting Children’s Rights

(MENAFN) Laos has reiterated its unwavering dedication to safeguarding children's rights while fostering environments that nurture their growth and success. The government recognizes children and youth as vital pillars for the country’s long-term...