U.S. Ambassador Announces Emergency Relief for Southern Laos
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – On September 13, 2019, U.S. Ambassador Rena Bitter announced a Disaster Declaration, and the immediate release of $100,000 in emergency relief…
U.S. Launches New Program to Improve Basic Education in Laos
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – The United States continues its broad support for education and opportunity in Laos. On August 30 the U.S. Embassy formally launched…
U.S. Supports Tech Skills Training for Lao Youth
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – On August 22, 2019, the U.S. Embassy partnered with the Lao tech-incubator firm TOH-LAO as well as top tech firms including…
U.S. Partners with Lao Farmers to Support and Expand Trade
VIENTIANE, LAOS – The United States is collaborating with Laos to improve the livelihoods of farmers and expand the trade of Lao agricultural products. On…
U.S. Provides 174,000 Additional Mosquito Nets to Prevent Malaria
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR—Continuing the United States deep support of the Lao health sector U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Rena Bitter presented more than 174,000 additional…
U.S. Supports Young Scientists from Lower Mekong Countries in Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — The United States continues to share knowledge and collaborate with young Lao scientists on important health challenges. On July 1, 2019,…
U.S. Celebrates Independence Day With Lao Leaders
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — To celebrate the 243rd anniversary of American independence, the U.S. Embassy hosted Lao government leaders and other guests at a hotel…
US Artist Raises Awareness on Wildlife Trafficking in Laos
VIENTIANE AND LUANG PRABANG, LAOS – From June 3-8, 2019, an American artist visited the Lao PDR to work with students and artisans to raise…
U.S. Bolsters Support to Lao Government to Combat Narcotics, Promote Rule of Law
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – A senior U.S. official reinforced the United States government’s support to the Lao PDR as the two countries work together to…
American Filmmaker Promotes Gender Balance in Lao Legal Field
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – On May 17-18, 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane hosted a filmmaker from the American Film Showcase program who visited multiple…
Diplomatic, Business Community, and Civil Society Mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Bi
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR: On May 17, 2019 members of the international diplomatic corps, business community and civil society met to mark the International Day against…
The U.S. and Lao PDR Cooperate to Improve Well-being and Self-reliance of Persons with Disabilities
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – The United States continues to play a leading role in helping to improve the well-being of people with disabilities in Laos.…
United States and Laos Partner for Sustainable Health Security
VIENTIANE, Lao PDR – On May 2-3, 2019, Dr. Robert Pope, Director, Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), met with counterparts in…
United States Welcomes New Lao Ambassador to Washington
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – On April 8, President Donald J. Trump formally accepted the credentials of the new Lao Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador…
Laos and U.S. Meet for Ninth U.S.-Laos Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – The United States and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) held their ninth annual Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on March 27, 2019…
United States and Laos Celebrate Five Years of Cooperation on Trade Facilitation and Economic Integr
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – On March 22, 2019, officials from the Governments of Laos and the United States celebrated the successful completion of the U.S.…
Young Entrepreneurs from ASEAN Converge in Luang Prabang to Study Ecotourism
LUANG PRABANG, LAO PDR – During the week of March 4-8, 2019, fifty young entrepreneurs from ASEAN countries and Timor Leste met in Luang Prabang…
Laos and United States Launch Consumer Protection Website
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – On February 26, 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) officially launched a new consumer protection website developed with support…
