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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Laos reduces interest rate to boost growth - The Hans IndiaLaos reduces interest rate to boost growth  The Hans India

Symposium in Laos marks 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japanese aggression - XinhuaSymposium in Laos marks 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japanese aggression  Xinhua

ASI undertaken conservation works at Laos temple, Maldives mosque: Govt in LS - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesASI undertaken conservation works at Laos temple, Maldives mosque: Govt in LS - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Central Asia, Laos routes drive growth in China's rail cargo - Fibre2FashionCentral Asia, Laos routes drive growth in China's rail cargo  Fibre2Fashion

Not Laos or Pak, India can take a page from China’s playbook - The Times of IndiaNot Laos or Pak, India can take a page from China’s playbook  The Times of India

Laos and Vietnam deepen bilateral relationship - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyLaos and Vietnam deepen bilateral relationship  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Laos Christians forced into rainforest exile - Herald Malaysia OnlineLaos Christians forced into rainforest exile  Herald Malaysia Online

Vi?t Nam, Laos promote tradition of attachment, solidarity - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam, Laos promote tradition of attachment, solidarity  vietnamnews.vn

Laos reduces interest rate to ease economic pressures - IntelliNewsLaos reduces interest rate to ease economic pressures  IntelliNews

TIPS Hosts Customs Delegations from Laos and Kunming at SRTO Facility - LM - Logistics ManagerTIPS Hosts Customs Delegations from Laos and Kunming at SRTO Facility  LM - Logistics Manager

Laos travel - Lonely PlanetLaos travel  Lonely Planet

Laos Transformed by the China-Laos Railway Driving Economic Growth and Changing Lives Across the Nation - Travel And Tour WorldLaos Transformed by the China-Laos Railway Driving Economic Growth and Changing Lives Across the Nation  Travel And Tour World

The temporally cumulative effects of hydropower development in northern Laos: Insights from the Nam Ou Basin - ScienceDirect.comThe temporally cumulative effects of hydropower development in northern Laos: Insights from the Nam Ou Basin  ScienceDirect.com

Laos Cuts Interest Rate to Support Struggling Economy - Laotian TimesLaos Cuts Interest Rate to Support Struggling Economy  Laotian Times

Digital 2025: Laos - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Laos  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Laos iGaming Market Research Report - iGamingToday.comLaos iGaming Market Research Report  iGamingToday.com

??Validation agreement with Laos takes effect? - epo.org??Validation agreement with Laos takes effect?  epo.org

Putin says Russia-Laos trade rose by 66% in 2024 - Anadolu AjansiPutin says Russia-Laos trade rose by 66% in 2024  Anadolu Ajansi

Vietnam, Laos promote tradition of attachment, solidarity - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnam, Laos promote tradition of attachment, solidarity  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

China-Laos Railway driving Laos' growth, transforming livelihoods - XinhuaChina-Laos Railway driving Laos' growth, transforming livelihoods  Xinhua

Conference highlights how China-Laos-Thailand corridor links tracks, futures - Nation ThailandConference highlights how China-Laos-Thailand corridor links tracks, futures  Nation Thailand

Laos Eyes Hydropower to Drive Digital Mining Sector - Laotian TimesLaos Eyes Hydropower to Drive Digital Mining Sector  Laotian Times

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

Laos methanol poisoning survivor describes ‘kaleidoscopic light’ before going blind - The IndependentLaos methanol poisoning survivor describes ‘kaleidoscopic light’ before going blind  The Independent

Harmonizing Environmental Policy Across Borders: A Case Study of China–Laos Regulatory Disparities - ScienceDirect.comHarmonizing Environmental Policy Across Borders: A Case Study of China–Laos Regulatory Disparities  ScienceDirect.com

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Lao PDR - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Lao PDR  UNAIDS

Lao PDR, Australia, and ESCAP Launch LIFT 4 Laos to Boost Investment and Economic Resilience - ESCAPLao PDR, Australia, and ESCAP Launch LIFT 4 Laos to Boost Investment and Economic Resilience  ESCAP

Drug trafficking in northern Laos sees complicated developments - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Drug trafficking in northern Laos sees complicated developments  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Laos methanol poisoning victim saw 'kaleidoscopic light', then went blind - 1NewsLaos methanol poisoning victim saw 'kaleidoscopic light', then went blind  1News

UN Rights Review of Laos Spotlights Lack of Progress - Human Rights WatchUN Rights Review of Laos Spotlights Lack of Progress  Human Rights Watch

China-Laos-Thailand railway initiative to boost economic growth in Southeast Asia - Travel Daily MediaChina-Laos-Thailand railway initiative to boost economic growth in Southeast Asia  Travel Daily Media

Can tourism help Laos escape poverty? - dw.comCan tourism help Laos escape poverty?  dw.com

Laos recognises Truong Son – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos as national relic - VOVLaos recognises Truong Son – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos as national relic  VOV

I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning - Yahoo News CanadaI saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning  Yahoo News Canada

Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Methanol poisoning: Man saw kaleidoscopic light before going blind - BBCMethanol poisoning: Man saw kaleidoscopic light before going blind  BBC

Thailand shuts scenic viewing spot after Laos clashes - The Times of IndiaThailand shuts scenic viewing spot after Laos clashes  The Times of India

Statements following Russian-Laotian talks - ????????? ??????Statements following Russian-Laotian talks  ????????? ??????

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

Skip Thailand And Vietnam: This Country Is Southeast Asia’s Cheapest Travel Hotspot! - Times NowSkip Thailand And Vietnam: This Country Is Southeast Asia’s Cheapest Travel Hotspot!  Times Now

'Good karma': Laos' new monk-led travel experiences - BBC'Good karma': Laos' new monk-led travel experiences  BBC

US solar panel makers seek tariffs on imports from Indonesia, India, Laos - ReutersUS solar panel makers seek tariffs on imports from Indonesia, India, Laos  Reuters

Laos, Myanmar Stuck at 40% Tariff Rate as US Reciprocal Trade Regime Takes Effect - Laotian TimesLaos, Myanmar Stuck at 40% Tariff Rate as US Reciprocal Trade Regime Takes Effect  Laotian Times

Real-Time Air Monitoring Launches in Schools - UnicefReal-Time Air Monitoring Launches in Schools  Unicef

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

Abused, exploited: How two Africans became trapped in a cyber-scam in Laos - Al JazeeraAbused, exploited: How two Africans became trapped in a cyber-scam in Laos  Al Jazeera

Wang Yi Holds Talks with Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane - mfa.gov.cnWang Yi Holds Talks with Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane  mfa.gov.cn

Donald Trump slaps fresh tariffs on 14 nations, 40% on Myanmar and Laos | Full list - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesDonald Trump slaps fresh tariffs on 14 nations, 40% on Myanmar and Laos | Full list - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Japan-Laos Summit Meeting and Working Dinner - mofa.go.jpJapan-Laos Summit Meeting and Working Dinner  mofa.go.jp

Laos’ Labor Market Challenges and Opportunities: What Investors Should Consider - ASEAN BriefingLaos’ Labor Market Challenges and Opportunities: What Investors Should Consider  ASEAN Briefing

Vi?t Nam’s public security force honoured with noble decorations from Laos, Cuba - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam’s public security force honoured with noble decorations from Laos, Cuba  vietnamnews.vn

US targets India’s solar exports in probe that could slam $790 mn trade with heavy duties - Business TodayUS targets India’s solar exports in probe that could slam $790 mn trade with heavy duties  Business Today

Laos braced for blow of Trump tariff threat - France 24Laos braced for blow of Trump tariff threat  France 24

Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 18, 2025 - bernamaTop News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 18, 2025  bernama

Laos hostel linked to methanol deaths set to reopen - BBCLaos hostel linked to methanol deaths set to reopen  BBC

Abbot leaves monkhood and flees to Laos amid scandal involving woman - Nation ThailandAbbot leaves monkhood and flees to Laos amid scandal involving woman  Nation Thailand

Trapped in debt: China’s role in Laos’ economic crisis - Lowy InstituteTrapped in debt: China’s role in Laos’ economic crisis  Lowy Institute

Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation - VOVVietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation  VOV

ADB Forecasts Moderate Growth in the Lao PDR - Asian Development BankADB Forecasts Moderate Growth in the Lao PDR  Asian Development Bank

Minnesota lawmakers ask state officials to intervene as Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos - Sahan JournalMinnesota lawmakers ask state officials to intervene as Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos  Sahan Journal

Laos and Vietnam to strengthen cooperation - The StarLaos and Vietnam to strengthen cooperation  The Star

Lao Economic Monitor, May 2025 - Weathering Risks: Key Findings - World BankLao Economic Monitor, May 2025 - Weathering Risks: Key Findings  World Bank

Meeting with the President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith - ????????? ??????Meeting with the President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith  ????????? ??????

In Laos, USAID Freeze Hampers Vital Bomb Removal Efforts - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineIn Laos, USAID Freeze Hampers Vital Bomb Removal Efforts  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks - MontsameForeign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks  Montsame

China's COMAC seeking majority stake in Lao Airlines, Laos state-run media says - ReutersChina's COMAC seeking majority stake in Lao Airlines, Laos state-run media says  Reuters

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

Stray munitions that landed in Laos were shot from Cambodian artilleries - Thai army - Nation ThailandStray munitions that landed in Laos were shot from Cambodian artilleries - Thai army  Nation Thailand

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

Christians violently driven from homes in Laos - ucanews.comChristians violently driven from homes in Laos  ucanews.com

Russia seeks to involve Laos in war against Ukraine, military intelligence claims - The Kyiv IndependentRussia seeks to involve Laos in war against Ukraine, military intelligence claims  The Kyiv Independent

EU Deforestation Regulation – EU declares Laos “low risk” - EEASEU Deforestation Regulation – EU declares Laos “low risk”  EEAS

Laos Braced for Blow of Trump Tariff Threat - Laotian TimesLaos Braced for Blow of Trump Tariff Threat  Laotian Times

NIA charges five accused in Laos human trafficking, cyberfraud case - The HinduNIA charges five accused in Laos human trafficking, cyberfraud case  The Hindu

Why Are Lao Troops Heading to Russia? The Forgotten Cold War Alliance - UNITED24 MediaWhy Are Lao Troops Heading to Russia? The Forgotten Cold War Alliance  UNITED24 Media

Lao foreign minister praises eight decades of development in Vi?t Nam - vietnamnews.vnLao foreign minister praises eight decades of development in Vi?t Nam  vietnamnews.vn

EU Delegation in Lao PDR Celebrates Europe Day, Reaffirming Strong Ties - EEASEU Delegation in Lao PDR Celebrates Europe Day, Reaffirming Strong Ties  EEAS

Laos Calls for Restraint as Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions Mount - Nation ThailandLaos Calls for Restraint as Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions Mount  Nation Thailand

Laos denies reports on border clash with Cambodian forces - XinhuaLaos denies reports on border clash with Cambodian forces  Xinhua

Pneumococcal density and respiratory co-detection in severe pediatric pneumonia in Laos | Scientific Reports - NaturePneumococcal density and respiratory co-detection in severe pediatric pneumonia in Laos | Scientific Reports  Nature

Laos set to join North Korea in supporting Russia’s invasion, says Ukraine - NK NewsLaos set to join North Korea in supporting Russia’s invasion, says Ukraine  NK News

Laos congratulates Vietnam on 80-year achievements - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Laos congratulates Vietnam on 80-year achievements  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Laos looks to create payment system for forest ecosystems - The StarLaos looks to create payment system for forest ecosystems  The Star

Laos Calls for Stronger Mekong Cooperation on Digital Growth, Clean Energy, and Water Management - Laotian TimesLaos Calls for Stronger Mekong Cooperation on Digital Growth, Clean Energy, and Water Management  Laotian Times

Can Laos become a potash powerhouse and realize its resource ambitions? - GIS ReportsCan Laos become a potash powerhouse and realize its resource ambitions?  GIS Reports

Thai Army Accuses Cambodia of 'Unsporting' Attacks on Laos and Ancient Sites - Nation ThailandThai Army Accuses Cambodia of 'Unsporting' Attacks on Laos and Ancient Sites  Nation Thailand

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

LAK40 Bolaven Coffee and Paksong Tea produced in Laos - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)LAK40 Bolaven Coffee and Paksong Tea produced in Laos  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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

Japan-Laos Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Laos Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Update: Laos denies report of clash with Cambodian forces - Global TimesUpdate: Laos denies report of clash with Cambodian forces  Global Times

Multi-hazard early warning systems in Lao PDR - UNDRRMulti-hazard early warning systems in Lao PDR  UNDRR

Uplifting Rural Women in Laos - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Uplifting Rural Women in Laos  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

The Government of the Lao PDR and Team Europe organise an Annual Review Meeting 2024 - EEASThe Government of the Lao PDR and Team Europe organise an Annual Review Meeting 2024  EEAS

US Aid Cuts and Travel Ban Will Impact Laos - fulcrum.sgUS Aid Cuts and Travel Ban Will Impact Laos  fulcrum.sg

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

Christians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest - Catholic News AgencyChristians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest  Catholic News Agency

Brit who survived Laos methanol poisoning tells of moment he woke up blind - Metro.co.ukBrit who survived Laos methanol poisoning tells of moment he woke up blind  Metro.co.uk

Russian-Laotian talks - ????????? ??????Russian-Laotian talks  ????????? ??????

Laos Grows Up, but US Aid Cuts Are Hurting Its De-Mining Work - PassBlueLaos Grows Up, but US Aid Cuts Are Hurting Its De-Mining Work  PassBlue