Alert: Government of Laos Announces Updated COVID restrictions
On April 12, the Government of Laos announced updated regulations to reduce and contain the spread of COVID-19. These regulations complement measures that the Government…
COVID-19 vaccines shipped by COVAX facility arrive in Lao PDR
Vientiane, 20 March 2021 – Lao PDR today received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX facility, a partnership between the Coalition…
United States Department of Defense to Renovate Medical Facility in Salavan Province
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter Haymond was joined by Salavan Vice Governor Somchay Ounchit and Director of Salavan Provincial Health…
United States Supports Lao Bar Association to Open Legal Aid Clinic in Vientiane Province
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— Continuing the United States’ ongoing support the Lao government’s objective of making the Lao PDR a rule of law state, the Lao…
United States Provides more than USD$1 Million in Vehicles, Equipment to the Lao National Unexploded...
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— The United States contributed 16 new 4×4 vehicles and 134 UXO detectors, worth more than USD$1 million at a handover ceremony held…
Information for Travelers Returning to the United States
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed…
United States Awards Additional Agricultural Development Assistance in Lao PDR
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— A grant of more than USD73,000 was awarded to the Lao Cassava Association (LCA) on December 10, 2020, by the United States…
USDA Awards $25 million to Help Feed Lao Children in Need
The United States has announced new funding of $25 million over five years to feed children in schools across the Lao PDR. The U.S. program,…
Event: Commercials flights from Vientiane to Bangkok (DEC 15) and Kuala Lumpur (DEC 19)
Commercial Flight from Vientiane to Bangkok on December 15 Private businesses are organizing a special flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, expected to depart 11:40h…
Commercial Flights From Vientiane to Bangkok (NOV28) and Seoul (DEC12)
Commercial Flight from Vientiane to Bangkok on November 28 Private businesses are organizing a special flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, expected to depart 16:00h on November…
U.S. Provides 50,000 Malaria Test Kits to Lao PDR
VIENTIANE, LAOS — Continuing the United States’ longstanding support to the Lao health sector, U.S. Ambassador to Laos Dr. Peter M. Haymond presented 50,000 malaria…
U.S. Embassy Donates COVID Kits and Supplies to Lao PDR
On November 6, 2020, U.S. Ambassador to the Lao PDR Dr. Peter M. Haymond presented 4,800 COVID-19 reagent kits and related supplies to the National…
United States Hosts Indo-Pacific Business Forum Event in Laos
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — The Embassy of the United States of America in Vientiane brought together on October 29 senior representatives from government, industry, and…
Commercial Flights from Vientiane to Seoul on November 14, 19 and 25
Private businesses are organizing special flights from Vientiane (VTE) to Seoul (ICN), expected to depart 22:20 on November 14 & 19, and arrive in Seoul at…
Event: Commercial Flight from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur on November 15
Private businesses are organizing a special flight from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur, expected to depart 8:55 AM on November 15 and arrive in Kuala Lumpur…
Event: Commercial Flight from Vientiane to Bangkok on November 11
Private businesses are organizing a special flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, expected to depart 11:40 on November 11 and arrive in Bangkok at approximately 12:55 the same…
Event: Commercial Flight From Vientiane to Seoul on November 8, 2020
Lao Airlines has organized a special flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Seoul (ICN), expected to depart 00:15 on Sunday, November 8, and arrive in Seoul at approximately 07:05 the…
U.S. Ambassador Hands Over Successful Restoration of Wat Visoun
LUANG PRABANG, Lao PDR – U.S. Ambassador Dr. Peter Haymond commemorated the completion of the restoration of Wat Visoun in Luang Prabang and handed over…
