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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Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia - Al Jazeera EnglishThailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia  Al Jazeera English

In horror year for Dengue, Laos capital sees major drop in cases - Save the Children InternationalIn horror year for Dengue, Laos capital sees major drop in cases  Save the Children International

Cross-Border Tourism: 2024's first Beijing to Laos tourist train departs from Chinese capital - CGTNCross-Border Tourism: 2024's first Beijing to Laos tourist train departs from Chinese capital  CGTN

China-Laos Railway clocks up 30m passengers - World - Chinadaily.com.cn - China DailyChina-Laos Railway clocks up 30m passengers - World - Chinadaily.com.cn  China Daily

The 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat convenes in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR - ASEANThe 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat convenes in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR  ASEAN

Lao PDR 2023 Public Finance Review & Fiscal Incidence Analysis - World Bank GroupLao PDR 2023 Public Finance Review & Fiscal Incidence Analysis  World Bank Group

Laos-China Railway carries more than 30 million passengers, eyes larger volume - Nation ThailandLaos-China Railway carries more than 30 million passengers, eyes larger volume  Nation Thailand

WHO announces the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in the Lao People's Democratic ... - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO announces the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in the Lao People's Democratic ...  World Health Organization (WHO)

China-Laos Railway transports more than 30 million passenger trips - Global TimesChina-Laos Railway transports more than 30 million passenger trips  Global Times

Lost & Found In Laos: A Solo Traveller's Search For Self In The Landlocked Asian Nation - TRAVEL + LEISURE INDIALost & Found In Laos: A Solo Traveller's Search For Self In The Landlocked Asian Nation  TRAVEL + LEISURE INDIA

Empowering People with Disabilities in Laos: Ishihara Yurina / CEO, Support for Woman's Happiness - Direct Talk ... - NHK WORLDEmpowering People with Disabilities in Laos: Ishihara Yurina / CEO, Support for Woman's Happiness - Direct Talk ...  NHK WORLD

Laos’ economic reckoning - East Asia ForumLaos’ economic reckoning  East Asia Forum

Uplifting Rural Women in Laos - WIPOUplifting Rural Women in Laos  WIPO

Shifting Cultivation in Laos - nasa.govShifting Cultivation in Laos  nasa.gov

China goes big on Laos power projects, boosting Southeast Asian sway - Nikkei AsiaChina goes big on Laos power projects, boosting Southeast Asian sway  Nikkei Asia

Elephant attempts to cross China-Laos border - CGTNElephant attempts to cross China-Laos border  CGTN

Education in Laos: 3 connected challenges - World Bank GroupEducation in Laos: 3 connected challenges  World Bank Group

The Lao People's Democratic Republic eliminates lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)The Lao People's Democratic Republic eliminates lymphatic filariasis  World Health Organization (WHO)

China-Laos Railway handles over 30 million passenger trips - CGTNChina-Laos Railway handles over 30 million passenger trips  CGTN

Impacts of COVID-19 on Tourism in the Lao PDR - World Bank GroupImpacts of COVID-19 on Tourism in the Lao PDR  World Bank Group

Tourism boom in Laos' ancient town raises cultural concerns - Hindustan TimesTourism boom in Laos' ancient town raises cultural concerns  Hindustan Times

'I feel hopeless': Living in Laos on the brink - BBC.com'I feel hopeless': Living in Laos on the brink  BBC.com

In Laos, forest loss and carbon emissions escalate as agriculture intensifies - Mongabay.comIn Laos, forest loss and carbon emissions escalate as agriculture intensifies  Mongabay.com

Laos country profile - BBC.comLaos country profile  BBC.com

Vietnamese, Lao provinces foster friendship, cooperation - http://en.vietnamplus.vn/Vietnamese, Lao provinces foster friendship, cooperation  http://en.vietnamplus.vn/

How Will Laos Handle Its 2024 Chairmanship of ASEAN? - The DiplomatHow Will Laos Handle Its 2024 Chairmanship of ASEAN?  The Diplomat

Laos continues to raise tourism standards to attract more visitors - XinhuaLaos continues to raise tourism standards to attract more visitors  Xinhua

Vietnam assists Laos in ensuring security in ASEAN Chairmanship Year - http://en.vietnamplus.vn/Vietnam assists Laos in ensuring security in ASEAN Chairmanship Year  http://en.vietnamplus.vn/

EPO President leads mission to Laos - European Patent OfficeEPO President leads mission to Laos  European Patent Office

ADB to Support Urban Environmental Improvements in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR - Asian Development BankADB to Support Urban Environmental Improvements in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR  Asian Development Bank

Laos: 11 Years of Government Inaction on Sombath Somphone's Enforced Disappearance - Human Rights WatchLaos: 11 Years of Government Inaction on Sombath Somphone's Enforced Disappearance  Human Rights Watch

Laos’ highest court aims for special court in lawless Golden Triangle - Radio Free AsiaLaos’ highest court aims for special court in lawless Golden Triangle  Radio Free Asia

Laos Implements Mandatory Bank Accounts for Foreign Investors - ASEAN BriefingLaos Implements Mandatory Bank Accounts for Foreign Investors  ASEAN Briefing

Xi Jinping Meets with General Secretary of Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President ... - MFA ChinaXi Jinping Meets with General Secretary of Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President ...  MFA China

Japan-Laos Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Dinner - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJapan-Laos Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Dinner  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

WMO supports Cambodia and Lao PDR to strengthen early warnings - World Meteorological Organization WMOWMO supports Cambodia and Lao PDR to strengthen early warnings  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Laos' Economic Woes Will Continue In 2024 – The Diplomat - The DiplomatLaos' Economic Woes Will Continue In 2024 – The Diplomat  The Diplomat

Laos: Downgrade from 6/7 to 7/7 for MLT political risk - CredendoLaos: Downgrade from 6/7 to 7/7 for MLT political risk  Credendo

Household Welfare Monitoring in the Lao PDR - World Bank GroupHousehold Welfare Monitoring in the Lao PDR  World Bank Group

ASEAN Gives Laos a Reprieve Over Myanmar Crisis - The DiplomatASEAN Gives Laos a Reprieve Over Myanmar Crisis  The Diplomat

Laos Deports 462 Chinese Nationals as Scamming Crackdown Spreads - The DiplomatLaos Deports 462 Chinese Nationals as Scamming Crackdown Spreads  The Diplomat

2023 - Understanding the Rice Value Chain in Lao PDR: Defining the Way Forward for Rice Fortification | World Food ... - WFP2023 - Understanding the Rice Value Chain in Lao PDR: Defining the Way Forward for Rice Fortification | World Food ...  WFP

Laos National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateLaos National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Can Laos' Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis? - The DiplomatCan Laos' Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis?  The Diplomat

Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis - Down To Earth MagazineLao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis  Down To Earth Magazine

Child marriage a key factor in Laos' high adolescent pregnancy rate - Medical XpressChild marriage a key factor in Laos' high adolescent pregnancy rate  Medical Xpress

Laos: Fear grows that Luang Prabang could lose UNESCO status - The Associated PressLaos: Fear grows that Luang Prabang could lose UNESCO status  The Associated Press

Health Taxes in the Lao PDR - Technical Note - World Bank GroupHealth Taxes in the Lao PDR - Technical Note  World Bank Group

Lao Economic Monitor, November 2023: Fiscal Policy for Stability - Key Findings - World Bank GroupLao Economic Monitor, November 2023: Fiscal Policy for Stability - Key Findings  World Bank Group

"You'll hear from my lawyer" - Tourist tells IRL creator to stop livestreaming in Laos and pay for his meal - Sportskeeda"You'll hear from my lawyer" - Tourist tells IRL creator to stop livestreaming in Laos and pay for his meal  Sportskeeda

Australia: Urge Laos to Address Rights Abuses - Human Rights WatchAustralia: Urge Laos to Address Rights Abuses  Human Rights Watch

1st Lao PDR Human Capital Summit - World Bank Group1st Lao PDR Human Capital Summit  World Bank Group

Laos unleashed - Financial TimesLaos unleashed  Financial Times

India & LAO PDR sign MOUs For Five Quick Impact Projects - DD NewsIndia & LAO PDR sign MOUs For Five Quick Impact Projects  DD News

Protecting health amid a changing climate in Lao People's Democratic Republic - World Health Organization (WHO)Protecting health amid a changing climate in Lao People's Democratic Republic  World Health Organization (WHO)

Laos: Situation of economic, social, and cultural rights - Asia - FIDHLaos: Situation of economic, social, and cultural rights - Asia  FIDH

Laos is getting a handle on its debt - Nikkei AsiaLaos is getting a handle on its debt  Nikkei Asia

Home - Laos | The Netherlands and Laos - The Netherlands and YouHome - Laos | The Netherlands and Laos  The Netherlands and You

I'm just glad it's gone | Laos | Stories | U.S. Agency for International Development - USAIDI'm just glad it's gone | Laos | Stories | U.S. Agency for International Development  USAID

Laos Flood 2023 - DREF Operational Update, MDRLA009 - Lao People's Democratic Republic (the) - ReliefWebLaos Flood 2023 - DREF Operational Update, MDRLA009 - Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)  ReliefWeb

Lao, Bruneian leaders take trip on China-Laos Railway - XinhuaLao, Bruneian leaders take trip on China-Laos Railway  Xinhua

New railway from China boosts tourism in Laos' ancient capital - Nikkei AsiaNew railway from China boosts tourism in Laos' ancient capital  Nikkei Asia

Stakeholders of the UXO/Mine Action sector in Lao PDR gathered to mark another milestone in 2023 - United Nations Development ProgrammeStakeholders of the UXO/Mine Action sector in Lao PDR gathered to mark another milestone in 2023  United Nations Development Programme

‘Cheaper than beer’: Laos meth prices plummet as Myanmar chaos fuels trade - Al Jazeera English‘Cheaper than beer’: Laos meth prices plummet as Myanmar chaos fuels trade  Al Jazeera English

Secretary-General of ASEAN attends Luncheon hosted by Permanent Representative of Lao PDR to Celebrate First ... - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN attends Luncheon hosted by Permanent Representative of Lao PDR to Celebrate First ...  ASEAN

Enriching medical imaging abroad: Tracy's return to Laos with RAD-AID International - uat vcastapiEnriching medical imaging abroad: Tracy's return to Laos with RAD-AID International  uat vcastapi

Validation of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Country Partnership Strategy Final Review, 2017–2022 - Asian Development BankValidation of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Country Partnership Strategy Final Review, 2017–2022  Asian Development Bank

Laos tourist jewel at risk of losing UNESCO status - Nikkei AsiaLaos tourist jewel at risk of losing UNESCO status  Nikkei Asia

Lao PDR's Growth Slower than Expected in 2023, Stable Outlook for 2024 — ADB - Asian Development BankLao PDR's Growth Slower than Expected in 2023, Stable Outlook for 2024 — ADB  Asian Development Bank

How Laos and Other ASEAN Countries Can Leverage U.S.-China Competition - United States Institute of PeaceHow Laos and Other ASEAN Countries Can Leverage U.S.-China Competition  United States Institute of Peace

Thai, Laos artists shine at Bodh Mahotsav - The Times of IndiaThai, Laos artists shine at Bodh Mahotsav  The Times of India

A road of prosperity -- China-Laos Railway promotes common development - XinhuaA road of prosperity -- China-Laos Railway promotes common development  Xinhua

Xinhua Commentary: China-Laos Railway, flagship Belt and Road project for regional connectivity, common ... - XinhuaXinhua Commentary: China-Laos Railway, flagship Belt and Road project for regional connectivity, common ...  Xinhua

Indonesia relay chairmanship of ASEAN Committee of Permanent Representatives to Lao PDR - ASEANIndonesia relay chairmanship of ASEAN Committee of Permanent Representatives to Lao PDR  ASEAN

A healthy diet for a healthy people in Laos - International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentA healthy diet for a healthy people in Laos  International Fund for Agricultural Development

Secretary-General of ASEAN to join ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN to join ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR  ASEAN

Secretary-General of ASEAN to visit Lao PDR in preparation for ASEAN Chairmanship 2024 - ASEANSecretary-General of ASEAN to visit Lao PDR in preparation for ASEAN Chairmanship 2024  ASEAN

Lao PDR Strengthens Public Debt Management - Asian Development BankLao PDR Strengthens Public Debt Management  Asian Development Bank

Laos' ASEAN chairmanship faces Chinese reality check - Nikkei AsiaLaos' ASEAN chairmanship faces Chinese reality check  Nikkei Asia

China-Laos Railway fuels tourism boom in Laos - XinhuaChina-Laos Railway fuels tourism boom in Laos  Xinhua

Laos' Hin Nam No National Park moves closer to become World Heritage Site - The Star OnlineLaos' Hin Nam No National Park moves closer to become World Heritage Site  The Star Online

Tensions simmering in the South China Sea and violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over ASEAN chair - The Associated PressTensions simmering in the South China Sea and violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over ASEAN chair  The Associated Press

Connecting communities to transform local health in Lao People's Democratic Republic - World Health Organization (WHO)Connecting communities to transform local health in Lao People's Democratic Republic  World Health Organization (WHO)

Laos Launches Digital Currency Trial - ASEAN BriefingLaos Launches Digital Currency Trial  ASEAN Briefing

U.S. AMBASSADOR TO LAO PDR HEATHER VARIAVA - US Embassy in LaosU.S. AMBASSADOR TO LAO PDR HEATHER VARIAVA  US Embassy in Laos

Lao PDR receives 151 200 Pfizer doses in the latest donation by the United States of America - World Health Organization (WHO)Lao PDR receives 151 200 Pfizer doses in the latest donation by the United States of America  World Health Organization (WHO)

Laos: Discrimination against women - FIDHLaos: Discrimination against women  FIDH

Strength in Unity - UNICEFStrength in Unity  UNICEF

What This $6 Billion Rail Line in Laos Reveals About China's Future - The Wall Street JournalWhat This $6 Billion Rail Line in Laos Reveals About China's Future  The Wall Street Journal

ADB Supports Lao PDR to Address Climate Risks, Improve Livelihoods - Asian Development BankADB Supports Lao PDR to Address Climate Risks, Improve Livelihoods  Asian Development Bank

Laos, USDA MCGovern Dole Grant for WFP School Feeding 2017-2022: Evaluation | World Food Programme - WFPLaos, USDA MCGovern Dole Grant for WFP School Feeding 2017-2022: Evaluation | World Food Programme  WFP

Panel Discussion Highlights Integral Role of Social Workers for Child Rights in Lao PDR - UNICEFPanel Discussion Highlights Integral Role of Social Workers for Child Rights in Lao PDR  UNICEF

Flash Update: No. 01 – Flooding and Landslides in 10 Provinces, Lao PDR – 9 August 2023 - Lao People's Democratic ... - ReliefWebFlash Update: No. 01 – Flooding and Landslides in 10 Provinces, Lao PDR – 9 August 2023 - Lao People's Democratic ...  ReliefWeb

Laos: Human rights situation update ahead of EU dialogue - FIDHLaos: Human rights situation update ahead of EU dialogue  FIDH

Laos Raises Immediate Excise Tax Rates on Specific Products - ASEAN BriefingLaos Raises Immediate Excise Tax Rates on Specific Products  ASEAN Briefing

What is Laos' Game Plan for the Myanmar crisis? | FULCRUM - fulcrum.sgWhat is Laos' Game Plan for the Myanmar crisis? | FULCRUM  fulcrum.sg

Lao Social Indicator Survey III (LSIS III) 2023 - Key Indicators Report - UNICEFLao Social Indicator Survey III (LSIS III) 2023 - Key Indicators Report  UNICEF

Japan-Laos Foreign Ministers' Meeting - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJapan-Laos Foreign Ministers' Meeting  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Lao PDR Flood 2023 - DREF Assessment No. MDRLA009 - Lao People's Democratic Republic (the) - ReliefWebLao PDR Flood 2023 - DREF Assessment No. MDRLA009 - Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)  ReliefWeb

Japan-Laos Summit Meeting (Summary) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Laos Summit Meeting (Summary)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan