News and Information

Laos in talks to trial Russian Covid vaccine

The Laotian Times
12 Oct 2020
  Lao PDR

Laos eases Covid-19 measures, allows charter flights

The Laotian Times
02 Oct 2020
  Lao PDR

PM calls for stronger public-private ties to overcome economic slump

Vientiane Times
28 Sep 2020
  Lao PDR

Ministry, IOM partner to strengthen Covid-19 response at border crossings

Vientiane Times
18 Sep 2020
  Lao PDR

Garment workers to benefit from German-funded programme

Vientiane Times
16 Sep 2020
  Lao PDR

Vietnam to resume some Asian flights as curbs on business travel ease

Reuters
03 Sep 2020
  Viet Nam

ADB donates medical equipment to assist Lao COVID-19 response

Vientiane Times
30 Aug 2020
  Lao PDR

Vietnam to boost Ho Chi Minh budget for first time in 18 years

Nikkei Asian Review
25 Aug 2020
  Viet Nam

EU funds new project to prevent and mitigate Covid-19

Vientiane Times
20 Aug 2020
  Lao PDR;   European Union

Viet Nam donates medical equipment to Sri Lanka to battle COVID-19 pandemic

Colombo Page
16 Aug 2020
  Sri Lanka;   Viet Nam

USAID donates medical equipment to assist Lao COVID-19 response

Vientiane Times
11 Aug 2020
  Lao PDR;   United States

Govt takes new steps to prevent second wave of Covid 19

Vientiane Times
10 Aug 2020
  Lao PDR

Vietnam Airlines to slash wages in half to fill financial hole

Nikkei Asian Review
08 Aug 2020
  Viet Nam

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City close non-essential businesses as coronavirus cases spike in Danang

The Straits Times
31 Jul 2020
  Viet Nam

COVID-19 prevention measures remain, shuttle flights suspended

Vientiane Times
31 Jul 2020
  Lao PDR

Vietnam reports first coronavirus death after months of successful curbs

Reuters
31 Jul 2020
  Viet Nam

Vietnam tightens border control as new coronavirus cases emerge

Nikkei Asian Review
27 Jul 2020
  Viet Nam

World Bank, partners provide US$1 million for Lao COVID-19 control

Vientiane Times
14 Jul 2020
  Lao PDR

Ministry supports Lao workers affected by Covid-19 outbreak

Vientiane Times
30 Jun 2020
  Lao PDR

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

Vientiane Times
23 Jun 2020
  Lao PDR;   United States