South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference to mark the first anniversary of the December 3, 2024 martial law declaration by former President Yoon Suk Yeol, at the Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Laos and the Republic of Korea have upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during President Thongloun Sisoulith's first official visit to Seoul in 12 years, marking a milestone in 30 years of relations.

Over 2,100 ancient jars can be found scattered through the Xiangkhoang Plateau in Laos, but who made them, and why?

The kip has stabilized and inflation is dropping, but the issue of the government’s heavy external debt remains unresolved.

The lives of communities struggling with transport disruptions along vital arteries like Route 8 are set to improve following the provision of a Japanese grant worth over ¥1 billion (US$6.5 million)

A new satellite analysis from U.S. think tank the Stimson Center has identified 517 suspected mines along rivers in Laos, including major tributaries of the Mekong, Southeast Asia’s longest river, heightening concerns about contamination of waterways that sustain local communities.

Chanthila Souvannarath ended up in a Lao jail after a judge temporarily blocked his removal from the country. The judge found the government did not know of her order before officials put him on a plane.

Somyang Vilavsouk, a Lao tour guide, said that China's Xishuangbanna has become an increasingly popular destination for travellers from Laos and Thailand. "They love China for its natural beauty, rich culture and overall sense of harmony."

Experience the Laos-China Railway! Join us on a journey from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, exploring Southeast Asia's modern train travel with scenic views and travel tips.

In August 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decided to start an antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation on solar cells

Vietnam secured a difficult but vital victory over Laos in their opening match of the 33rd SEA Games at Rajamangala Stadium on Wednesday.

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