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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Household Welfare Monitoring in the Lao PDR - World BankHousehold Welfare Monitoring in the Lao PDR  World Bank

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Laos travel - Lonely PlanetLaos travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

Investment Opportunities in the Lao Agriculture Sector - ASEAN BriefingInvestment Opportunities in the Lao Agriculture Sector  ASEAN Briefing

3.6-magnitude quake recorded in Laos, 225 km from Chiang Rai - Nation Thailand3.6-magnitude quake recorded in Laos, 225 km from Chiang Rai  Nation Thailand

Songkran Festival celebrated in Luang Prabang, Laos - XinhuaSongkran Festival celebrated in Luang Prabang, Laos  Xinhua

Laos sees drop in traffic fatalities during New Year celebrations - The StarLaos sees drop in traffic fatalities during New Year celebrations  The Star

Lao troops arrive in Vietnam for Reunification Day parade - Báo Tu?i Tr?Lao troops arrive in Vietnam for Reunification Day parade  Báo Tu?i Tr?

Lao New Year 2025 - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Lao New Year 2025  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Malaysia, India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Australia, and New Zealand Unite for Kerala Tourism’s ‘Look East’ Campaign in Thiruvananthapuram - Travel And Tour WorldMalaysia, India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Australia, and New Zealand Unite for Kerala Tourism’s ‘Look East’ Campaign in Thiruvananthapuram  Travel And Tour World

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)

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

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

Celebrating Lao new year 2025: a joyful start to the Year of the Snake - Nation ThailandCelebrating Lao new year 2025: a joyful start to the Year of the Snake  Nation Thailand

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

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

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

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

Annual Country Reports - Lao People's Democratic Republic - UN World Food ProgrammeAnnual Country Reports - Lao People's Democratic Republic  UN World Food Programme

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

China-Laos Railway vivid illustration of regional co-op, shared prosperity - Global TimesChina-Laos Railway vivid illustration of regional co-op, shared prosperity  Global Times

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

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

India Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineIndia Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

NIA chargesheets CEO of Laos-based company in human trafficking and cyber fraud case - The HinduNIA chargesheets CEO of Laos-based company in human trafficking and cyber fraud case  The Hindu

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

Laos - IFADLaos  IFAD

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

Lao Airlines begins C909 ops - ch-aviationLao Airlines begins C909 ops  ch-aviation

Lao airport deploys forensic document fraud solution - Identity WeekLao airport deploys forensic document fraud solution  Identity Week

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

Debt-saddled Laos struggles to tame rampant inflation - VOA - Voice of America English NewsDebt-saddled Laos struggles to tame rampant inflation  VOA - Voice of America English News

In Laos, 1 in 3 children has stunted growth – despite surplus rice - South China Morning PostIn Laos, 1 in 3 children has stunted growth – despite surplus rice  South China Morning Post

Luang Prabang Silk GI – Traditional Laos Silk-Weaving at its best - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Luang Prabang Silk GI – Traditional Laos Silk-Weaving at its best  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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

Lao Socialism with Buddhist Characteristics - Monthly ReviewLao Socialism with Buddhist Characteristics  Monthly Review

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

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

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

The rise and fall of Vang Vieng, Laos' notorious party town - BBCThe rise and fall of Vang Vieng, Laos' notorious party town  BBC

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

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

Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsVietnam, Cambodia, and Laos  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

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

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

Laos sends 33 officers to Myanmar for earthquake relief efforts - Vietnam Investment Review - VIRLaos sends 33 officers to Myanmar for earthquake relief efforts  Vietnam Investment Review - VIR

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

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

Hefty debt to China stokes soaring inflation in Laos - VOA - Voice of America English NewsHefty debt to China stokes soaring inflation in Laos  VOA - Voice of America English News

A Great Power Calculus: Reassessing U.S. Engagement in Laos - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesA Great Power Calculus: Reassessing U.S. Engagement in Laos  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

2024 News items - Lao PDR formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2024 News items - Lao PDR formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

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

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

Vietnamese, Lao PMs pledge closer ties - vietnamnews.vnVietnamese, Lao PMs pledge closer ties  vietnamnews.vn

Laos hit by hazardous air pollution levels - Vietnam Investment Review - VIRLaos hit by hazardous air pollution levels  Vietnam Investment Review - VIR

Laos Needs a Transparent and Thorough Investigation Into Methanol Deaths - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineLaos Needs a Transparent and Thorough Investigation Into Methanol Deaths  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Australia warns travellers against Laos liquors Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky - BBCAustralia warns travellers against Laos liquors Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky  BBC

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

New mega-dam takes shape on the Mekong River in Laos - Radio Free AsiaNew mega-dam takes shape on the Mekong River in Laos  Radio Free Asia

Marking time: The ASEAN summit in Laos - Lowy InstituteMarking time: The ASEAN summit in Laos  Lowy Institute

Laos bans local vodka and whisky brand following suspected poisoning, Australia says - The GuardianLaos bans local vodka and whisky brand following suspected poisoning, Australia says  The Guardian

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths - BBCLaos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths  BBC

This is the most magical way to see the Mekong - The TimesThis is the most magical way to see the Mekong  The Times

Celebrating Lao new year 2568: a joyful start to the Year of the Snake - Asia News NetworkCelebrating Lao new year 2568: a joyful start to the Year of the Snake  Asia News Network

The IMF Sends Laos a Reality Check Over Its Finances - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe IMF Sends Laos a Reality Check Over Its Finances  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Holly Bowles sixth to die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos - BBCHolly Bowles sixth to die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos  BBC

Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists - Al JazeeraLaos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists  Al Jazeera

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

Mekong diary: a journey through Laos - TheArticleMekong diary: a journey through Laos  TheArticle

Japan and Laos look to lock in a strategic partnership - East Asia ForumJapan and Laos look to lock in a strategic partnership  East Asia Forum

US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos - Al JazeeraUS ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos  Al Jazeera

Sixth young tourist dies in suspected mass alcohol-poisoning case in Laos - France 24Sixth young tourist dies in suspected mass alcohol-poisoning case in Laos  France 24

Vietnam, Laos agree to work towards US$5 billion in two-way trade - VOVVietnam, Laos agree to work towards US$5 billion in two-way trade  VOV

Multi-dimensional Review of Lao PDR - OECDMulti-dimensional Review of Lao PDR  OECD

Can Laos become Southeast Asia's next manufacturing hub? - DWCan Laos become Southeast Asia's next manufacturing hub?  DW

Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through? - The New York TimesIs This the Year Laos Breaks Through?  The New York Times

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

Lao troops arrive in Vietnam for April 30 parade rehearsal - Báo VietNamNetLao troops arrive in Vietnam for April 30 parade rehearsal  Báo VietNamNet

Laos methanol poisonings: Free shots and beer buckets in party town - BBCLaos methanol poisonings: Free shots and beer buckets in party town  BBC

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

Holly Bowles: Father of teen who died in Laos poisonings tells BBC she was full of life - BBCHolly Bowles: Father of teen who died in Laos poisonings tells BBC she was full of life  BBC

In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng - The GuardianIn wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng  The Guardian

NQ’s only Laos restaurant attracts top TripAdvisor rating - Townsville BulletinNQ’s only Laos restaurant attracts top TripAdvisor rating  Townsville Bulletin

PM witnesses Lao Ramayan performance - PM IndiaPM witnesses Lao Ramayan performance  PM India

Laos methanol deaths: Three more tourists named - BBCLaos methanol deaths: Three more tourists named  BBC

40th Annual Lao New Year Festival kicks off in Broussard - KATC40th Annual Lao New Year Festival kicks off in Broussard  KATC

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings - BBC'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings  BBC

China’s cross-border rail logistics grow in Q1, boosting regional activity and trade - Global TimesChina’s cross-border rail logistics grow in Q1, boosting regional activity and trade  Global Times

Data-driven rabies control and protection in Lao PDR - World Health Organization (WHO)Data-driven rabies control and protection in Lao PDR  World Health Organization (WHO)

Lao PDR introduces new laws to safeguard health - UnicefLao PDR introduces new laws to safeguard health  Unicef

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

Vietnamese leaders extend New Year wishes to Laos, Cambodia - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnamese leaders extend New Year wishes to Laos, Cambodia  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

13 Indians, lured into unsafe work in Laos, rescued - Times of India13 Indians, lured into unsafe work in Laos, rescued  Times of India

ASEAN leaders meet in Laos as Thai PM urges Myanmar engagement ahead of election - ReutersASEAN leaders meet in Laos as Thai PM urges Myanmar engagement ahead of election  Reuters

Second Lao PDR Human Capital Summit - World BankSecond Lao PDR Human Capital Summit  World Bank

30 Years of Cooperation Between France and Laos with AFD | AFD - Agence Française de Développement - AFD - Agence Française de Développement30 Years of Cooperation Between France and Laos with AFD | AFD - Agence Française de Développement  AFD - Agence Française de Développement