Laos

Country Laos
Capital Vientiane
Continent Asia
Currency Kip(LAK)
Languages Lao

Vientiane

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Introduction

Modern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, established in the 14th Century under King FA NGUM. For 300 years Lan Xang had influence reaching into present-day Cambodia and Thailand, as well as over all of what is now Laos. After centuries of gradual decline, Laos came under the domination of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathet Lao took control of the government ending a six-century-old monarchy and instituting a strict socialist regime closely aligned to Vietnam. A gradual return to private enterprise and the liberalization of foreign investment laws began in 1988. Laos became a member of ASEAN in 1997.

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Laos - Wikipedia
Laos - CIA World Fact Book
Laos - BBC
Laos - National Geographic
Laos - Timeline - BBC

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TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN INDONESIA, LAOS, SINGAPORE, THAILAND & VIETNAM: MARCH 31, 2025 - BERNAMATOP NEWS HEADLINES IN INDONESIA, LAOS, SINGAPORE, THAILAND & VIETNAM: MARCH 31, 2025  BERNAMA

China-Laos railway exceeds 56m tons in cargo volume, boosting international trade - Global TimesChina-Laos railway exceeds 56m tons in cargo volume, boosting international trade  Global Times

China's homegrown C909 jetliner delivered to Laos - XinhuaChina's homegrown C909 jetliner delivered to Laos  Xinhua

Xinhua News | China-Laos Railway facilitates cross-border travel - XinhuaXinhua News | China-Laos Railway facilitates cross-border travel  Xinhua

China-Laos Railway facilitates cross-border travel - XinhuaChina-Laos Railway facilitates cross-border travel  Xinhua

Milwaukee mom deported to Laos ‘shaken’ as she faces decades without family in U.S. - The IndependentMilwaukee mom deported to Laos ‘shaken’ as she faces decades without family in U.S.  The Independent

Milwaukee-area woman deported to Laos though she's never been there, doesn't speak the language - Milwaukee Journal SentinelMilwaukee-area woman deported to Laos though she's never been there, doesn't speak the language  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee mother deported to Laos, a country she has never been to - The IndependentMilwaukee mother deported to Laos, a country she has never been to  The Independent

Why was a Hmong American woman from Milwaukee deported to Laos? - Milwaukee Journal SentinelWhy was a Hmong American woman from Milwaukee deported to Laos?  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Strong earthquake in Myanmar: tremors are felt in Laos and Thailand - TV BRICS (Eng)Strong earthquake in Myanmar: tremors are felt in Laos and Thailand  TV BRICS (Eng)

One app, many services: How Laos is integrating public services to increase efficiency - GovInsiderOne app, many services: How Laos is integrating public services to increase efficiency  GovInsider

Karimnagar man escapes cybercrime den in Laos - The Times of IndiaKarimnagar man escapes cybercrime den in Laos  The Times of India

China-Laos Railway surpasses 50m passengers since 2021 launch - TravelDailyNews Asia-PacificChina-Laos Railway surpasses 50m passengers since 2021 launch  TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific

Canadian Tourists Reconsider Laos Travel Plans Amid Earthquake Threats and Golden Triangle Safety Concerns on Thailand Border : What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldCanadian Tourists Reconsider Laos Travel Plans Amid Earthquake Threats and Golden Triangle Safety Concerns on Thailand Border : What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Strengthening China-Laos Relations: Strategic Cooperation and Development Initiatives - China BriefingStrengthening China-Laos Relations: Strategic Cooperation and Development Initiatives  China Briefing

Laos artistry revealed: A journey through timeless masterpieces - Nation ThailandLaos artistry revealed: A journey through timeless masterpieces  Nation Thailand

Laos signs $1.45 billion clean energy deal with Chinese firm - ReutersLaos signs $1.45 billion clean energy deal with Chinese firm  Reuters

Indian Embassy rescue 67 trafficked Indians from cyber-scam centres in Laos - The HinduIndian Embassy rescue 67 trafficked Indians from cyber-scam centres in Laos  The Hindu

EXCLUSIVE-PowerChina unit sues Laos utility for $555 million - MintEXCLUSIVE-PowerChina unit sues Laos utility for $555 million  Mint

Laos signs $1.45bn deal for 1.8GW project with China Western Power - Power TechnologyLaos signs $1.45bn deal for 1.8GW project with China Western Power  Power Technology

Four months after daughters’ deaths, parents of Laos backpackers face ‘horror scenarios’ amid fight for answers - The GuardianFour months after daughters’ deaths, parents of Laos backpackers face ‘horror scenarios’ amid fight for answers  The Guardian

China’s COMAC delivers first C909 plane to Lao Airlines - Global TimesChina’s COMAC delivers first C909 plane to Lao Airlines  Global Times

China-Laos Railway Becomes Key Player in Regional Tourism Growth, Facilitating Easy Travel Between Kunming and Vientiane - Travel And Tour WorldChina-Laos Railway Becomes Key Player in Regional Tourism Growth, Facilitating Easy Travel Between Kunming and Vientiane  Travel And Tour World

Lao Airlines to start operating a C909 jet as China's COMAC expands internationally - Reuters.comLao Airlines to start operating a C909 jet as China's COMAC expands internationally  Reuters.com

An inside view of the Laos cybercrime hub - The HinduAn inside view of the Laos cybercrime hub  The Hindu

Indonesia Joins Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia as Cheap Travel Destination after Currency Sinks to Decades Low: New Updates You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldIndonesia Joins Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia as Cheap Travel Destination after Currency Sinks to Decades Low: New Updates You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

China's COMAC delivers first C909 jet to Lao Airlines - Reuters.comChina's COMAC delivers first C909 jet to Lao Airlines  Reuters.com

PM Modi leaves for home after 'productive' two-day visit to Laos - The Economic TimesPM Modi leaves for home after 'productive' two-day visit to Laos  The Economic Times

ASEAN-India Summit: PM Modi and Laos counterpart discuss economics and defence - The HinduASEAN-India Summit: PM Modi and Laos counterpart discuss economics and defence  The Hindu

Boat journey across Lao PDR captures local efforts to save endangered species - IUCNBoat journey across Lao PDR captures local efforts to save endangered species  IUCN

Is Laos the hidden gem of Hindu heritage? - India TodayIs Laos the hidden gem of Hindu heritage?  India Today

PM Modi arrives in Laos to attend India-ASEAN, East Asia summits - The HinduPM Modi arrives in Laos to attend India-ASEAN, East Asia summits  The Hindu

Luxury Trip To Laos: 3-Day Itinerary - NDTVLuxury Trip To Laos: 3-Day Itinerary  NDTV

LAK40 Bolaven Coffee and Paksong Tea produced in Laos - WIPOLAK40 Bolaven Coffee and Paksong Tea produced in Laos  WIPO

PowerChina unit sues Laos utility, claims $555 million in unpaid dues - MintPowerChina unit sues Laos utility, claims $555 million in unpaid dues  Mint

The perfect two-week holiday in the world’s cheapest country - The TelegraphThe perfect two-week holiday in the world’s cheapest country  The Telegraph

Laos Hydropower Investment: Opportunities, Policies, and Future Trends - ASEAN BriefingLaos Hydropower Investment: Opportunities, Policies, and Future Trends  ASEAN Briefing

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: March 31, 2025 - BERNAMATop News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: March 31, 2025  BERNAMA

As UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands Tourists Are Cancelling Easter Trips to US, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Can Be Good Choice for Holiday Weekend - Travel And Tour WorldAs UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands Tourists Are Cancelling Easter Trips to US, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos Can Be Good Choice for Holiday Weekend  Travel And Tour World

Xi Jinping Meets with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith - ?????Xi Jinping Meets with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith  ?????

Lao Airlines to fly Chinese-made jet - Bangkok PostLao Airlines to fly Chinese-made jet  Bangkok Post

Inflation in Laos drops to 11.2% in March - The Star OnlineInflation in Laos drops to 11.2% in March  The Star Online

India sends assistance to flood-hit Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam - The HinduIndia sends assistance to flood-hit Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam  The Hindu

Explained: How Contaminated Alcohol In Laos Led To Multiple Tourist Deaths - NDTVExplained: How Contaminated Alcohol In Laos Led To Multiple Tourist Deaths  NDTV

China-Laos Railway handles 48.6 million trips, 54 million tons of goods since operation - Global TimesChina-Laos Railway handles 48.6 million trips, 54 million tons of goods since operation  Global Times

Prime Minister Modi arrives in Vientiane, Laos, accorded ceremonial Guard of Honour - DD NewsPrime Minister Modi arrives in Vientiane, Laos, accorded ceremonial Guard of Honour  DD News

Young military officers of Vietnam, Laos promote solidarity - http://en.vietnamplus.vn/Young military officers of Vietnam, Laos promote solidarity  http://en.vietnamplus.vn/

Thailand, Laos, China tie up to revolutionise cross-border logistics - Nation ThailandThailand, Laos, China tie up to revolutionise cross-border logistics  Nation Thailand

Laos sends injured bus crash passengers to Thailand for treatment - Nation ThailandLaos sends injured bus crash passengers to Thailand for treatment  Nation Thailand

Country Report: Laos March 2025 - Genocide WatchCountry Report: Laos March 2025  Genocide Watch

New project will enhance Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic - World Meteorological Organization WMONew project will enhance Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic  World Meteorological Organization WMO

India Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit - The DiplomatIndia Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit  The Diplomat

In Laos, 1 in 3 children has stunted growth – despite surplus rice - This Week In AsiaIn Laos, 1 in 3 children has stunted growth – despite surplus rice  This Week In Asia

India, Laos sign pacts on defence, customs, preservation of heritage - The Tribune IndiaIndia, Laos sign pacts on defence, customs, preservation of heritage  The Tribune India

Lao PDR - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceLao PDR  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Australia to warn young travellers about methanol poisoning after Laos deaths - This Week In AsiaAustralia to warn young travellers about methanol poisoning after Laos deaths  This Week In Asia

Laos arrests nearly 800 people over cyber scam network - The HinduLaos arrests nearly 800 people over cyber scam network  The Hindu

Thirteen Indians, lured into cyber-scamming centres in Laos, rescued - The HinduThirteen Indians, lured into cyber-scamming centres in Laos, rescued  The Hindu

What Southeast Asians in the U.S. need to know about Trump’s deportations - Sahan JournalWhat Southeast Asians in the U.S. need to know about Trump’s deportations  Sahan Journal

PM Modi to visit Laos for ASEAN-India summit - The HinduPM Modi to visit Laos for ASEAN-India summit  The Hindu

Milwaukee mother deported to Laos ‘shaken’ as she faces decades without family in U.S. - MSNMilwaukee mother deported to Laos ‘shaken’ as she faces decades without family in U.S.  MSN

Lao Airlines gears up for C909 delivery in 1Q25 - ch-aviationLao Airlines gears up for C909 delivery in 1Q25  ch-aviation

Laos has plenty to offer, from slow boats to ancient temples - The Star OnlineLaos has plenty to offer, from slow boats to ancient temples  The Star Online

PM Modi meets Laos President, expresses India’s commitment to deepen bilateral ties - DD NewsPM Modi meets Laos President, expresses India’s commitment to deepen bilateral ties  DD News

Laos - IFADLaos  IFAD

47 Indian 'Cyber Slaves' In Laos, Forced To Run Dating Apps Scam, Rescued - NDTV47 Indian 'Cyber Slaves' In Laos, Forced To Run Dating Apps Scam, Rescued  NDTV

Vietnam expect big win over Laos in Asian Cup qualifier - Vietnam Investment ReviewVietnam expect big win over Laos in Asian Cup qualifier  Vietnam Investment Review

PM Modi to visit Laos to attend ASEAN-India Summit meet this week - Hindustan TimesPM Modi to visit Laos to attend ASEAN-India Summit meet this week  Hindustan Times

Amata busy preparing new industrial estate in Laos - Bangkok PostAmata busy preparing new industrial estate in Laos  Bangkok Post

4 dead in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos: What we know so far - The Indian Express4 dead in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos: What we know so far  The Indian Express

Hedging bets: Southeast Asia’s approach to China’s aid - The InterpreterHedging bets: Southeast Asia’s approach to China’s aid  The Interpreter

Chinese soldiers in Laos: Covert revolutionary support during the Second Indochina War - Cambridge University Press & AssessmentChinese soldiers in Laos: Covert revolutionary support during the Second Indochina War  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Luang Prabang Silk GI – Traditional Laos Silk-Weaving at its best - WIPOLuang Prabang Silk GI – Traditional Laos Silk-Weaving at its best  WIPO

PM Modi Laos Visit Live Updates: PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding his two-day visit to Lao PDR - The Times of IndiaPM Modi Laos Visit Live Updates: PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding his two-day visit to Lao PDR  The Times of India

Real-Time Air Monitoring Launches in Schools - UNICEFReal-Time Air Monitoring Launches in Schools  UNICEF

6 tourists die after drinking liquor in Laos: What we know so far? - Hindustan Times6 tourists die after drinking liquor in Laos: What we know so far?  Hindustan Times

How suspected Methanol poisoning in Laos turned 2 Australian teens’ dream holiday into a nightmare - The Times of IndiaHow suspected Methanol poisoning in Laos turned 2 Australian teens’ dream holiday into a nightmare  The Times of India

The Impact of Air Pollution on Children - UNICEFThe Impact of Air Pollution on Children  UNICEF

Debt-saddled Laos struggles to tame rampant inflation - Voice of AmericaDebt-saddled Laos struggles to tame rampant inflation  Voice of America

The rise and fall of Vang Vieng, Laos' notorious party town - BBC.comThe rise and fall of Vang Vieng, Laos' notorious party town  BBC.com

Agroecology to improve food diversity for rural populations in Laos - CiradAgroecology to improve food diversity for rural populations in Laos  Cirad

Rajnath meets his Asia-Pacific counterparts, US secy of defence in Laos - Business StandardRajnath meets his Asia-Pacific counterparts, US secy of defence in Laos  Business Standard

Policy Notes on Food Inflation and Child Malnutrition in the Lao PDR - World Bank GroupPolicy Notes on Food Inflation and Child Malnutrition in the Lao PDR  World Bank Group

47 Indians rescued from ‘cyber scam centres’ in Laos; embassy warns against ‘fake job offers’ - Hindustan Times47 Indians rescued from ‘cyber scam centres’ in Laos; embassy warns against ‘fake job offers’  Hindustan Times

PM Modi leaves for home after ‘productive’ two-day visit to Laos - The HinduPM Modi leaves for home after ‘productive’ two-day visit to Laos  The Hindu

Lao People’s Democratic Republic - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateLao People’s Democratic Republic  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

14 Indians rescued from Laos cyber-scam centres; Embassy issues advisory - Business Standard14 Indians rescued from Laos cyber-scam centres; Embassy issues advisory  Business Standard

Laos' challenging development path - East Asia ForumLaos' challenging development path  East Asia Forum

2024 News items - Lao PDR formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - WTO Latest News2024 News items - Lao PDR formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  WTO Latest News

European Union announces new €45 million new package of Global Gateway assistance for Lao PDR - EEASEuropean Union announces new €45 million new package of Global Gateway assistance for Lao PDR  EEAS

WFP Lao PDR: Flood situation update #5 (23 September 2024) - ReliefWebWFP Lao PDR: Flood situation update #5 (23 September 2024)  ReliefWeb

Farewell Speech of the European Union Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Leo Faber - EEASFarewell Speech of the European Union Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Leo Faber  EEAS

India, Laos unveil world's first stamp depicting Ram Lalla of Ayodhya during Jaishankar's visit - The Times of IndiaIndia, Laos unveil world's first stamp depicting Ram Lalla of Ayodhya during Jaishankar's visit  The Times of India

Vi?t Nam, Laos hold fifth defence policy dialogue - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam, Laos hold fifth defence policy dialogue  vietnamnews.vn

PM Modi and Justin Trudeau meet at Laos - The HinduPM Modi and Justin Trudeau meet at Laos  The Hindu

Laos prepare to face Vietnam with players from US, Europe - VnExpress InternationalLaos prepare to face Vietnam with players from US, Europe  VnExpress International

ASEAN holds summit in Laos as Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar - Voice of AmericaASEAN holds summit in Laos as Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar  Voice of America

47 Indians rescued from cyber scam centres in Laos - The Hindu47 Indians rescued from cyber scam centres in Laos  The Hindu

Hefty debt to China stokes soaring inflation in Laos - Voice of AmericaHefty debt to China stokes soaring inflation in Laos  Voice of America

Lao Airlines Reportedly Set To Receive C909 In March - Aviation WeekLao Airlines Reportedly Set To Receive C909 In March  Aviation Week