Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, discussing Russian-Lao relations and cooperation expansion, with Laos showing support for Russia's stance on the Ukrainian crisis and UN initiatives.
Laos seeks to join the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project to cut logistics costs and enhance energy security. The landlocked nation currently relies heavily on Thailand for fuel supplies and is exploring new energy sources and suppliers, including Russia and other Eurasian countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on June 18 in Kazan during the Russia-ASEAN Summit. The talks will focus on bilateral relations and expanding practical cooperation. The summit marks 35 years of Russia-ASEAN ties.
Russia expressed interest in boosting exports of food, mineral fertilizers, and engineering products to Laos. Following bilateral talks, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov also noted readiness to import more rubber, coffee, and textiles from Laos, and highlighted Laos' bauxite reserves for the Russian aluminum industry. Discussions also covered launching direct flights.
Russia and Laos signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The deal, signed by Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev and Laos' Minister of Industry and Trade Malaithong Kommasith, paves the way for a Russian-designed nuclear power plant in Laos.
Myung Jin Kim, a South Korean fugitive accused of arranging two killings in California, including a murder-for-hire plot that killed the wrong victim, has been captured in Laos and returned to the U.S. after nearly eight years on the run to face charges.
China Southern Power Grid's Mekong International Company and Laos' National Electricity Company signed a memorandum of understanding for joint research on green electricity and certificates at the 10th China-South Asia Expo. This initiative aims to establish a green electricity and certificate system that aligns with Laos' energy structure and international standards, fostering cross-border recognition and trade of green power.
Saudi Arabia's women's football team defeated Laos 4-0 in a friendly match in Thailand. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli club has sold 5,500 season tickets, and an American fan named Roberto, who lived in Saudi Arabia as a child, is enthusiastically supporting the Saudi national team in the US.
Two Chinese citizens have died in separate road accidents on Route 22 in Laos's Luang Prabang province, a notoriously dangerous stretch known as "Bandit Mountain." The Chinese Consulate General in Luang Prabang issued a safety warning, urging citizens to exercise caution, especially during the rainy season.
Çin Devlet Başkanı Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un’un davetiyle 8-9 Haziran’da Kuzey Kore’ye resmi ziyarette bulunacak. Ziyaretin, son aylarda artan Çin-Kuzey Kore ve büyük güç diplomatik trafiğinin ardından gelmesi dikkat çekiyor.
China and Laos celebrate 65 years of friendship and a "Year of China-Laos Friendship" in 2026. The China-Laos Railway, a Belt and Road Initiative flagship, has boosted trade and connectivity, transporting over 70 million passengers and 80 million tons of cargo. Energy cooperation, particularly in new energy sources like wind and solar power, is also expanding, solidifying Laos' role as a "Southeast Asian battery." People-to-people exchanges, including in education and the adoption of Chinese electric vehicles, further strengthen bilateral ties.
China's Western Land-Sea Corridor construction is accelerating, with the Pinglu Canal achieving full water connectivity. This strategic project aims to boost high-level opening-up in western regions, facilitating trade with ASEAN and global ports.
The China-Laos Railway, five years post-launch, has become a vital link for regional trade and tourism. It facilitates faster travel between China and Laos, boosts exports, and transforms Laos from a landlocked to a land-linked nation, demonstrating strong China-ASEAN cooperation.
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed Laos after a multi-day cave rescue operation. Five of seven missing individuals were located, but two remain unaccounted for. Richards left to allow specialists with different skill sets to continue the search.
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed Laos after assisting in a cave rescue where five people were saved. Efforts continue to find two individuals still missing in the flooded cave system.
Fem av sju guldletare har räddats ur en grotta i Laos efter att ha blivit instängda i en vecka. Räddningsinsatsen, som involverar över hundra personer, fortsätter för att hitta de två kvarvarande männen trots monsunregn och ras. De ignorerade myndigheternas varningar.
Rescue efforts are focusing on deep vertical tunnels after two men became trapped in a Laotian cave following flash floods and landslides. Five men were previously rescued from the cave in Xaisomboun province, with a Thai hydrological team joining the search for the remaining two.
Rescue efforts for two men trapped in a Laos cave have shifted to exploring deep vertical tunnels after five others were freed. A Thai hydrological team is assisting, and a map drawn by the rescued men points to a potential air chamber where the missing individuals might be.
Rescue efforts for two men missing in a Laotian cave have shifted to exploring deep vertical tunnels after five others were freed. A Thai hydrological team is assisting, and a map drawn by the rescued men indicates a possible air chamber where the two might be trapped, though heavy rains complicate access.
Australian Josh Richards, a former soldier and comedian with aspirations of space travel, has joined the rescue operation for two people missing in a cave in Laos. Richards, a member of the Soggy Wombats cave diving team, is known for his expertise in cave exploration.
Rettungskräfte in Laos suchen nach neuen Zugängen zu einer überschwemmten Höhle, um zwei vermisste Dorfbewohner zu erreichen. Klopfgeräusche wurden gehört, aber starke Regenfälle erschweren die Rettung. Ein australischer Taucher entdeckte eine mögliche Öffnung.
Mergulhador experiente em resgate na Tailândia lidera operação no Laos para salvar 2 garimpeiros desaparecidos em caverna inundada. Condições perigosas e chuva ameaçam a missão.
Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative route into a flooded cave where two people are believed to be trapped for nearly two weeks. Five of seven initially trapped have been rescued, with international teams assisting in the operation.
Laos'ta altın aramak için girdikleri mağarada sel sularına kapılan 5 köylü, 11 gün sonra kendi imkanlarıyla kurtuldu. Açlık, karanlık ve soğuğa rağmen 260 metrelik tehlikeli bir yolculukla mağaradan çıkmayı başardılar.
