Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Vientiane (January 7, 2020)
Location: Laos Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. …
United States and Ministry of Industry and Commerce Launch New Business Environment Project
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – Minister of Industry and Commerce Mme. Khemmani Pholsena and U.S. Ambassador to Laos Rena Bitter launched the new Laos Business Environment…
U.S. Provides 100,000 Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits for Early Malaria Detection and Treatment
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — Continuing the United States’ leading support to the Lao PDR in its mission to eliminate malaria by 2030, U.S. Ambassador to…
United States and Laos Conduct 14th Annual Defense Dialogue
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – On December 5, U.S. Ambassador to Laos Rena Bitter and senior officials from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) met with senior…
United States partners with Lao Ministry of Health to Open the Lao National Institute of Nutrition
VIENTIANE, LAOS – In order to help improve the nutrition of Lao citizens — and especially Lao children — the United States, in close cooperation…
U.S. Announces Support for Laos to Develop a National Wildlife Disease Surveillance Network
VIENTIANE, LAOS – In order to help improve the health of Lao citizens and the country’s livestock, the United States announced its support on October…
U.S. Launches New Program to Improve Competitiveness of Farmers and Agricultural Microenterprises in
VIENTIANE, LAOS – The United States continues to help Lao PDR strengthen the country’s agricultural sector through a broad range of programs. Most recently, the United…
U.S. Ambassador Supports Disabilities Inclusion Activities in Xieng Khouang Province
XIENG KHOUANG, LAO PDR – Continuing the United States’ proud tradition of partnering with the Government of the Lao PDR to help those with disabilities…
Health Alert: Dengue
Location: Countrywide Event: Dengue is endemic throughout Southeast Asia, including Laos, and is a leading cause of febrile illness among travelers. Risk of Dengue in…
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…
