Handover Ceremony of AMMD Chairmanship Held
2/4/2026 9:38:04 AM
The Drug Inspection and Control Office under the General Department of Police, Ministry of Public Security of the Lao PDR, held a ceremony to officially hand over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters (AMMD) and its related meetings to the Republic of the Philippines on January 3, 2026.
Laos Highlights Tourism Recovery at ASEAN Ministers Meeting
1/30/2026 10:39:06 AM
The Lao PDR underscored key national priorities and shared its tourism achievements at the 29th ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meeting (ATF 2026), held from January 25–31, 2026, in Cebu, Philippines, under the theme “Navigating Our Tourism Future, Together.” Ms. Suansavanh Viyaket, Minister of Culture and Tourism, led the Lao delegation in discussions that shaped the region’s tourism agenda.
ASEAN welcomes Cambodia – Thailand de-escalation agreement
12/31/2025 1:21:26 PM
(KPL/VNA) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has welcomed the outcomes of the third special meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) between Cambodia and Thailand on December 27, which resulted in a commitment to an immediate ceasefire and strict de-escalation measures.
Laos attends special ASEAN meeting on Cambodia–Thailand border tensions
12/23/2025 2:20:50 PM
A Lao delegation led by Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane has attended a special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Malaysia to discuss rising tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
ASEAN seeks solutions to Cambodia–Thailand border tensions
12/23/2025 10:02:39 AM
(KPL/VNA) At a special ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting held in Kuala Lumpur on December 22, Chair Malaysia underscored the importance of maintaining regional peace and stability, while calling on Cambodia and Thailand to fully implement agreements already signed in order to resolve the prolonged tensions along their shared border.
Lao Ambassador Calls on Media to Strengthen ASEAN–Korea Ties
11/21/2025 9:13:32 PM
The Lao Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Songkane Luangmunithone, has urged media organisations in ASEAN and Korea to deepen cooperation to strengthen public understanding of the ASEAN–Korea Strategic Comprehensive Partnership.
Australia and ASEAN: United in Promoting Peace
11/19/2025 1:43:15 PM
Southeast Asia understands all too well the true cost of conflict and the value of peace. Violence and instability disrupt livelihoods, displace communities and undermine economic growth – threatening food and energy security, and placing long-term development and prosperity at risk.
Major Success for ASEAN–Korea Partnership as ASEAN Week 2025 Highlights Cooperation and Opportunity
11/14/2025 1:23:03 PM
ASEAN Week 2025 is being hailed as a major step forward in strengthening the ASEAN–Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). The six-day programme, held across Jeju, Seoul and Ilsan, is delivering concrete results in cultural, economic and media cooperation while deepening mutual trust and solidarity.
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Laos is a beautiful country and enriches with an ancient history and cultural heritage, a home to many ancient temples, beautiful waterfalls, and abundant forests. Laos consists of different ethnic groups with their own unique culture and customs.
About ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN on 7 January 1984, followed by Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN.