Stories from Laos

Laos is seeking international assistance following severe flooding that has displaced residents. The government has requested help from neighboring Thailand, which has experience with similar rescue operations. Eight years ago, Thailand conducted a cave rescue. The floods have caused widespread damage and displacement. Aid agencies are assessing the needs of the affected population. Aid is needed for relief and recovery efforts. An international team of three hundred individuals, including South Africans and Italians, are part of the relief efforts. The floods have displaced numerous residents and impacted infrastructure. This natural disaster has caused widespread disruption. The country is appealing for assistance to cope with the disaster's aftermath.

Xi Jinping's special envoy, Luo Sang Jiang Cun, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, arrived in Laos on May 12th to attend the presidential inauguration of President Thongloun Sisoulith.

Separately, the Political Academy Region IV received the Second-Class Labor Medal.

The source reported that natural resources, specifically trees, are being cut down in Attapeu.

China is relocating its rare earth mining operations to Laos. This strategic shift aims to leverage Laos's resources and potentially reduce environmental impact within China.

China is relocating its rare earth mining operations to Laos. This strategic shift aims to leverage Laos' resources and potentially alter global supply chains for rare earth minerals.

Attempts to introduce reserve coins in Laos have failed due to rapid devaluation caused by inflation. The country's monetary circulation is currently maintained exclusively through banknotes. These notes are printed at Russian Goznak printing houses.

The China-Laos Railway has begun regular operation of its all-weather cold chain service. The broadcast also mentioned that between 2010 and 2020, Taiwan's business presence in Myanmar, particularly in manufacturing, was at its peak with over 200 companies.

The visit follows recent leadership transitions involving General Secretary Tô Lâm.

The China-Laos Railway has completed five years of operation since its opening. The project serves as a of the Belt and Road Initiative and aligns with the Laos-China Railway Connectivity Strategy.