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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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

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

Thaodavon’s Journey Back to Health and School - UnicefThaodavon’s Journey Back to Health and School  Unicef

Sabitra shines as Nepal thrashes Laos to open AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with win - SportstarSabitra shines as Nepal thrashes Laos to open AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with win  Sportstar

Legacy of Tea-Horse Road lives on at China-Laos border - Alwihda InfoLegacy of Tea-Horse Road lives on at China-Laos border  Alwihda Info

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

Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun - Laotian TimesLao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun  Laotian Times

Kremlin Tries to Involve Laos in War Against Ukraine - HUR - Kyiv PostKremlin Tries to Involve Laos in War Against Ukraine - HUR  Kyiv Post

Russia to Deploy Laos Engineering Troops for Demining in Kursk Region - ?????Russia to Deploy Laos Engineering Troops for Demining in Kursk Region  ?????

Nepal, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Madagascar, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Bhutan Provide Undiscovered Travel Destinations That Let You Explore Some of the World’s Most Authentic Cultures and Untouched Nature - Travel And Tour WorldNepal, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Madagascar, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Bhutan Provide Undiscovered Travel Destinations That Let You Explore Some of the World’s Most Authentic Cultures and Untouched Nature  Travel And Tour World

China-Laos Railway cross-border transport hits new record in first half of 2025 - Global TimesChina-Laos Railway cross-border transport hits new record in first half of 2025  Global Times

Laos travel - Lonely PlanetLaos travel  Lonely Planet

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

OVs in Laos provide heartfelt meals for the needy - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)OVs in Laos provide heartfelt meals for the needy  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

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

Nepal vs Laos Highlights, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Sabitra Bhandari scores four goals - SportstarNepal vs Laos Highlights, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Sabitra Bhandari scores four goals  Sportstar

Laos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage - Laotian TimesLaos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage  Laotian Times

Nepal vs Laos LIVE streaming info, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Where to watch Sabitra Bhandari in action? - SportstarNepal vs Laos LIVE streaming info, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Where to watch Sabitra Bhandari in action?  Sportstar

Green Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists - Laotian TimesGreen Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists  Laotian Times

Laos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion - Laotian TimesLaos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion  Laotian Times

Laos-China Railway reports record freight growth - FreshPlazaLaos-China Railway reports record freight growth  FreshPlaza

Kremlin tries to involve Laos in war against Ukraine – Defense Intelligence - Interfax-UkraineKremlin tries to involve Laos in war against Ukraine – Defense Intelligence  Interfax-Ukraine

Linking Anopheles bionomics and human behaviour in the Lao PDR - Malaria JournalLinking Anopheles bionomics and human behaviour in the Lao PDR  Malaria Journal

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

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

Russia tries to involve Laos in the war against Ukraine - HUR - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Russia tries to involve Laos in the war against Ukraine - HUR  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

One Year On, Electronic Immunization System Covers 99 Per Cent of Children Across Lao PDR - UnicefOne Year On, Electronic Immunization System Covers 99 Per Cent of Children Across Lao PDR  Unicef

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

China-Laos Railway sees 8.8% cargo growth H1 2025 - China.org.cnChina-Laos Railway sees 8.8% cargo growth H1 2025  China.org.cn

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

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

Russia to deploy Laotian troops for demining in Kursk region, Ukrainian intel reports - RBC-UkraineRussia to deploy Laotian troops for demining in Kursk region, Ukrainian intel reports  RBC-Ukraine

How a Secret Tobacco Deal in Laos Enriched a Political Insider - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow a Secret Tobacco Deal in Laos Enriched a Political Insider  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Lao-China Railway to Pilot Automated Parking Fee System at Vientiane Station - Laotian TimesLao-China Railway to Pilot Automated Parking Fee System at Vientiane Station  Laotian Times

Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

China-Laos Railway cross-border transport registers new record in H1 - CCTV.com EnglishChina-Laos Railway cross-border transport registers new record in H1  CCTV.com English

A First-Timer's Guide to Taking the Laos Bullet Train - Travel and Leisure AsiaA First-Timer's Guide to Taking the Laos Bullet Train  Travel and Leisure Asia

Russia is trying to drag Laos into a war against Ukraine - ??????Russia is trying to drag Laos into a war against Ukraine  ??????

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

'Promised Rs 1.2 lakh salary, got nothing': Hyderabad youth escapes Laos cyber den with Indian embassy’s - Times of India'Promised Rs 1.2 lakh salary, got nothing': Hyderabad youth escapes Laos cyber den with Indian embassy’s  Times of India

Nepal thrash Laos 9–0 in Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers as Samba shines on captaincy debut - The Kathmandu PostNepal thrash Laos 9–0 in Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers as Samba shines on captaincy debut  The Kathmandu Post

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

Laos strengthens elephant conservation efforts in northern province - thestar.com.myLaos strengthens elephant conservation efforts in northern province  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

Laos Orders Suspension of Potash Mining Projects in Vientiane Capital - Laotian TimesLaos Orders Suspension of Potash Mining Projects in Vientiane Capital  Laotian Times

Lao government boosts AI efforts to improve living standards - thestar.com.myLao government boosts AI efforts to improve living standards  thestar.com.my

Sri Lanka vs Nepal LIVE streaming info, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Where to watch Sabitra Bhandari in action? - SportstarSri Lanka vs Nepal LIVE streaming info, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Where to watch Sabitra Bhandari in action?  Sportstar

Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports - Laotian TimesTrump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports  Laotian Times

Xayabouly Province Home for 220 Registered Domestic Elephants - Laotian TimesXayabouly Province Home for 220 Registered Domestic Elephants  Laotian Times

Predicting puff pastry margarine performances based on LAOS output - ScienceDirect.comPredicting puff pastry margarine performances based on LAOS output  ScienceDirect.com

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

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

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

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)

COMAC's bid for Lao Airlines draws pushback over Chinese control - Nikkei AsiaCOMAC's bid for Lao Airlines draws pushback over Chinese control  Nikkei Asia

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

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 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

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

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

World Bank Downgrades Economic Outlook for Cambodia, Laos - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWorld Bank Downgrades Economic Outlook for Cambodia, Laos  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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

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

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

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

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

Policy Notes on Food Inflation and Child Malnutrition in the Lao PDR - World BankPolicy Notes on Food Inflation and Child Malnutrition in the Lao PDR  World Bank

Developing Asia’s laggard Laos faces economic headwinds - Radio Free AsiaDeveloping Asia’s laggard Laos faces economic headwinds  Radio Free Asia

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

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

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

Once home to the CIA, this tiny Southeast Asia runway was considered ‘the most secret place on Earth’ - CNNOnce home to the CIA, this tiny Southeast Asia runway was considered ‘the most secret place on Earth’  CNN

Laos Deploys Soldiers as Volunteers to Address Rural Teacher Shortages - Laotian TimesLaos Deploys Soldiers as Volunteers to Address Rural Teacher Shortages  Laotian Times

‘I just felt sick’: how a free shot in Laos cost a British backpacker her life - South China Morning Post‘I just felt sick’: how a free shot in Laos cost a British backpacker her life  South China Morning Post

Russia aims to involve Laos in Ukraine war by sending troops to clear mines in Kursk - Espreso.tvRussia aims to involve Laos in Ukraine war by sending troops to clear mines in Kursk  Espreso.tv

H World Group enters Laos with four hotel management agreements - TTG AsiaH World Group enters Laos with four hotel management agreements  TTG Asia

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

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

5th Thai–Lao bridge nears completion, set to open December 2025 - Nation Thailand5th Thai–Lao bridge nears completion, set to open December 2025  Nation Thailand

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

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

Is Trump’s Myanmar, Laos travel ban a blow to US-Southeast Asia ties? - South China Morning PostIs Trump’s Myanmar, Laos travel ban a blow to US-Southeast Asia ties?  South China Morning Post

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

Kremlin turns to Laos for troop support in Ukraine war - The New Voice of UkraineKremlin turns to Laos for troop support in Ukraine war  The New Voice of Ukraine

Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations - Laotian TimesLao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations  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

Laos-China Railway: Trade Impact and Regional Opportunities - ASEAN BriefingLaos-China Railway: Trade Impact and Regional Opportunities  ASEAN Briefing

Laos, Thailand join force to curb drug trafficking - Nation ThailandLaos, Thailand join force to curb drug trafficking  Nation Thailand

Vietnam-Laos solidarity honoured with monument handover - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnam-Laos solidarity honoured with monument handover  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

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

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

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

Samba shines as Nepal start Asian Cup qualifiers with dominant victory over Laos - The Kathmandu PostSamba shines as Nepal start Asian Cup qualifiers with dominant victory over Laos  The Kathmandu Post

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

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

Voices of change: Amplifying gender equality in rural Lao People's Democratic Republic - International Labour OrganizationVoices of change: Amplifying gender equality in rural Lao People's Democratic Republic  International Labour Organization

Laos - IFADLaos  IFAD

Four arrested after knife attack on exiled Lao democracy activist in France - Radio Free AsiaFour arrested after knife attack on exiled Lao democracy activist in France  Radio Free Asia