Laos

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

Vientiane

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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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Trump Reserves Harshest Tariff Rates for Laos, Myanmar and Syria - Bloomberg.comTrump Reserves Harshest Tariff Rates for Laos, Myanmar and Syria  Bloomberg.com

Dangerous Mekong River pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar - Al JazeeraDangerous Mekong River pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar  Al Jazeera

US tariffs: Myanmar, Laos, Syria hit with steepest levies - The Economic TimesUS tariffs: Myanmar, Laos, Syria hit with steepest levies  The Economic Times

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

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

Two dozen Hmong Minnesotans await deportation to Laos after new round of ICE arrests - Star TribuneTwo dozen Hmong Minnesotans await deportation to Laos after new round of ICE arrests  Star Tribune

25% on Japan, Malaysia; 40% on Laos: Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1 - The Straits Times25% on Japan, Malaysia; 40% on Laos: Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1  The Straits Times

Hmong Minnesotan ordered deported to Laos speaks out about arrest: ‘It’s a tear in my heart’ - Sahan JournalHmong Minnesotan ordered deported to Laos speaks out about arrest: ‘It’s a tear in my heart’  Sahan Journal

Laos industry at risk as US imposes 40% tariffs - FashionNetwork IndiaLaos industry at risk as US imposes 40% tariffs  FashionNetwork India

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

Putin announces plans to open Russian school in capital of Laos - TV BRICSPutin announces plans to open Russian school in capital of Laos  TV BRICS

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Young Bengal Tigresses to fly off to Laos Saturday - Dhaka TribuneYoung Bengal Tigresses to fly off to Laos Saturday  Dhaka Tribune

Women's football team off to Laos - - Daily ObserverWomen's football team off to Laos -  Daily Observer

Laos works to boost tourism as fuel for economic growth - XinhuaLaos works to boost tourism as fuel for economic growth  Xinhua

Southeast Asian Countries - WorldAtlasSoutheast Asian Countries  WorldAtlas

U.S. Imposes 40% Duties on Laos and Myanmar - TradingViewU.S. Imposes 40% Duties on Laos and Myanmar  TradingView

Laos launches digital citizen ID and management system - Asia News NetworkLaos launches digital citizen ID and management system  Asia News Network

Historic visit strengthens Laos – Russia ties - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Historic visit strengthens Laos – Russia ties  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Security cooperation remains an important pillar in Vi?t Nam–Laos relations - vietnamnews.vnSecurity cooperation remains an important pillar in Vi?t Nam–Laos relations  vietnamnews.vn

Laos Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign to Relive Floods Damage Amidst Public Doubts - Laotian TimesLaos Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign to Relive Floods Damage Amidst Public Doubts  Laotian Times

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

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

Lao, Korean Flavors Come Alive at “Thongtaek Tastes of Korea” in Vientiane - Laotian TimesLao, Korean Flavors Come Alive at “Thongtaek Tastes of Korea” in Vientiane  Laotian Times

Laos, Russia Strengthen Partnership with Nuclear Roadmap, Key Agreements - Laotian TimesLaos, Russia Strengthen Partnership with Nuclear Roadmap, Key Agreements  Laotian Times

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

U.S. Enacts 40% Duties on Laos and Myanmar - TradingViewU.S. Enacts 40% Duties on Laos and Myanmar  TradingView

Laos Sees More Than Two Million Visitors In This Year, On Track to Achieve Record Tourism Growth By Year-End - Travel And Tour WorldLaos Sees More Than Two Million Visitors In This Year, On Track to Achieve Record Tourism Growth By Year-End  Travel And Tour World

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

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

Lao President Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Ties with Russia Ahead of Official Visit - Laotian TimesLao President Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Ties with Russia Ahead of Official Visit  Laotian Times

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

Laos Tourism Growth: Upgrading Infrastructure and Service Standards for a Better Visitor Experience - Travel And Tour WorldLaos Tourism Growth: Upgrading Infrastructure and Service Standards for a Better Visitor Experience  Travel And Tour World

Typhoon Wipha Kills 4, Leaves 4 Missing as Storm Batters 34 Districts Across Laos - Laotian TimesTyphoon Wipha Kills 4, Leaves 4 Missing as Storm Batters 34 Districts Across Laos  Laotian Times

Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos Border Dynamics And Arrival Patterns Force Thailand To Postpone Nine-Dollar Tourist Levy Amid Armed Conflict And Sluggish Inbound Growth - Travel And Tour WorldCambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos Border Dynamics And Arrival Patterns Force Thailand To Postpone Nine-Dollar Tourist Levy Amid Armed Conflict And Sluggish Inbound Growth  Travel And Tour World

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

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

US President Trump reserves harshest tariff rates for Laos, Myanmar and Syria - The Straits TimesUS President Trump reserves harshest tariff rates for Laos, Myanmar and Syria  The Straits Times

Laos Provinces Show Steady Economic Growth in First Half of 2025 - Laotian TimesLaos Provinces Show Steady Economic Growth in First Half of 2025  Laotian Times

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

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

Can tourism help Laos escape poverty? - DWCan tourism help Laos escape poverty?  DW

Did Laos intend to send troops to Ukraine to back Russia? - South China Morning PostDid Laos intend to send troops to Ukraine to back Russia?  South China Morning Post

Laos’ Inflation Eases to 5.3 Percent in July - Laotian TimesLaos’ Inflation Eases to 5.3 Percent in July  Laotian Times

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

Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia Tourism Hit Hard by Thailand-Combodia Border Clash: What Travelers Really Need To Know About Restrictions and Safety Concerns - Travel And Tour WorldLaos, Vietnam, and Malaysia Tourism Hit Hard by Thailand-Combodia Border Clash: What Travelers Really Need To Know About Restrictions and Safety Concerns  Travel And Tour World

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

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

Laos travel - Lonely PlanetLaos travel  Lonely Planet

Laos and Russia sign seven documents, including a roadmap for nuclear cooperation - thestar.com.myLaos and Russia sign seven documents, including a roadmap for nuclear cooperation  thestar.com.my

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

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

Laos Draws 2.3 Million Visitors Midway Through 2025 - Laotian TimesLaos Draws 2.3 Million Visitors Midway Through 2025  Laotian Times

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

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

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

Russia intends to expand sea transportation to Laos through Vietnam’s ports - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Russia intends to expand sea transportation to Laos through Vietnam’s ports  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

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

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

Laos launches digital ID system - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Laos launches digital ID system  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

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

U-20 Women's Asian Cup: Bangladesh Football team to fly for Laos Saturday - United News of BangladeshU-20 Women's Asian Cup: Bangladesh Football team to fly for Laos Saturday  United News of Bangladesh

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

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 for Investors - ASEAN BriefingLaos' Labor Market Challenges and Opportunities for Investors  ASEAN Briefing

Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine - Laotian TimesLaos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine  Laotian Times

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

Russia Tries to Convince Laos to Deploy Troops to Kursk Region - ??????????Russia Tries to Convince Laos to Deploy Troops to Kursk Region  ??????????

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russia to Involve Laos Troops in Its War Against Ukraine. Here’s What We Know - UNITED24 MediaRussia to Involve Laos Troops in Its War Against Ukraine. Here’s What We Know  UNITED24 Media

LAK40 Bolaven Coffee and Paksong Tea produced in Laos - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationLAK40 Bolaven Coffee and Paksong Tea produced in Laos  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

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

Uplifting Rural Women in Laos - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationUplifting Rural Women in Laos  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

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

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

Large-scale illegal wildlife shops in Laos found scamming Chinese tourists - MongabayLarge-scale illegal wildlife shops in Laos found scamming Chinese tourists  Mongabay

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

Vietnam Is Now Top Budget Friendly Travel Destinations in Southeast Asia, Joining Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand: Here’s What You Should Know - Travel And Tour WorldVietnam Is Now Top Budget Friendly Travel Destinations in Southeast Asia, Joining Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand: Here’s What You Should Know  Travel And Tour World

Champasack Bans Wildlife Collection and Trade - Laotian TimesChampasack Bans Wildlife Collection and Trade  Laotian Times

Daughter of woman murdered by man who US deported speaks out: ‘He was denied due process’ - theguardian.comDaughter of woman murdered by man who US deported speaks out: ‘He was denied due process’  theguardian.com

China-Laos Railway doubles daily cross-border passenger services - Global TimesChina-Laos Railway doubles daily cross-border passenger services  Global Times

Laos launches digital ID system - thestar.com.myLaos launches digital ID system  thestar.com.my

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

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

Russia looks to draw Laos into war, says Ukrainian intelligence - TVP WorldRussia looks to draw Laos into war, says Ukrainian intelligence  TVP World

Laos takes urgent actions to response to Typhoon Wipha - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Laos takes urgent actions to response to Typhoon Wipha  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

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

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

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

Viet Nam–Laos ties thriving across all fields - Nhan Dan OnlineViet Nam–Laos ties thriving across all fields  Nhan Dan Online

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

Laos govt vows justice in alcohol poisoning case that killed 6 tourists - Business StandardLaos govt vows justice in alcohol poisoning case that killed 6 tourists  Business Standard

Sanakham Dam Sparks Fear and Anguish Along the Thai-Lao Border - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSanakham Dam Sparks Fear and Anguish Along the Thai-Lao Border  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine