News and Information

Latest shipment of Chinese Covid vaccine arrives

Vientiane Times
18 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

Covid-19 measures eased for schools, businesses

Vientiane Times
16 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

Medics to get Covid booster jabs next year

Vientiane Times
09 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

FAO and USAID Provide 12,000 COVID-19 Rapid Tests to Laos

The Laotian Times
08 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

Nearly Four Thousand Lao Workers Receive Vaccinations in Thailand

The Laotian Times
03 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR;   Thailand

Prepare to reopen the country, PM tells National Assembly

Vientiane Times
02 Nov 2021
  Lao PDR

Saudi economy contracts by 1% in Q1 amid oil price plunge

Reuters
30 Jun 2020
  Saudi Arabia

Nigeria to lift ban on interstate travels after weeks of COVID-19 restrictions

CGTN Africa
30 Jun 2020
  Nigeria

Ministry supports Lao workers affected by Covid-19 outbreak

Vientiane Times
30 Jun 2020
  Lao PDR

South Africa eases lockdown to revive the economy

Aljazeera
28 Jun 2020
  South Africa

Egypt eases restrictions despite surge in coronavirus infections

Arab News
27 Jun 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

IMF Executive Board approves 12-month US$5.2 billion Stand-By Arrangement for Egypt

IMF
26 Jun 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

Egypt's central bank keeps benchmark rates on hold

Reuters
26 Jun 2020
  Arab Republic of Egypt

FEC approves NESP’s N2.3 trillion stimulus plan

Nairametrics
25 Jun 2020
  Nigeria

Russia's President Putin announces post-coronavirus tax hike for high earners

France 24
23 Jun 2020
  Russian Federation

EU to focus on rebuilding after pandemic in next 18 months: Germany

Reuters
23 Jun 2020
  European Union

Argentina expected to announce large drop in Q1 GDP growth

Foreign Brief
23 Jun 2020
  Argentina

S.Africa's budget deficit to widen sharply, remain high after COVID-19

Reuters
23 Jun 2020
  South Africa

US provides additional US$2.5 million to Laos to flight Covid-19

Vientiane Times
23 Jun 2020
  Lao PDR;   United States

Life is back once again: Saudi Arabia lifts three-month curfew

Reuters
22 Jun 2020
  Saudi Arabia