Turkey Celebrates Republic Day in Vientiane, Reinforcing Ties with Laos
Politics

Turkey Celebrates Republic Day in Vientiane, Reinforcing Ties with Laos

The Turkish Embassy in Vientiane hosted a ceremony celebrating the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. High-ranking Lao officials and foreign envoys attended, reaffirming 68 years of diplomatic ties and the expansion of multi-sectoral cooperation between the two nations.

Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free

Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.

  • Lao Youth Seminar Explores Buddhism's Role in Addressing Modern Social Issues

    A youth seminar held in Laos discussed the role of Buddhism in addressing modern social issues. Focus was placed on disseminating teachings through IT and how young people engage with Buddhism.

  • Laos Launches Women's Leadership Training Program with ADB Support

    Laos has launched a women's leadership training program supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The program targets female leaders from the public and private sectors, aiming to enhance their leadership and negotiation skills for national development. Meanwhile, moves to boost the economy are accelerating, including a minimum wage hike and potential investment from Thailand's CP Group.

  • Laos to Raise Minimum Wage to 3.4 Million Kip from January 2027

    The Lao government has decided to raise the minimum monthly wage for private sector workers from the current 2.5 million kip to 3.4 million kip starting January 2027, aiming to combat rising living costs and curb labor outflow abroad.

  • President hails Buddhist conference as platform for regional cooperation

    Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith lauded the 11th Nanhai Buddhism Roundtable Conference in Vientiane as a platform to strengthen friendship and cooperation among participating nations, promoting Buddhist peace and mutual understanding. The event gathers around 450 delegates from 31 countries and coincides with the 65th anniversary of Laos-China diplomatic ties.