Biannual Blood Donation Drive at the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane
Twice a year, the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane teams up with the Lao Red Cross to organize a blood donation drive. On September 26, dozens…
USAID announced $2.4 million additional funding support to improve basic education in Laos
On September 15, 2023 – USAID announced $2.4 million additional funding support to improve basic education in Lao PDR. The funding will be provided through…
National POW-MIA Recognition Day
Vientiane, Laos (September 15, 2023) – The Defense POW / MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) held a ceremony for National POW/MIA Recognition Day at U.S. Embassy…
U.S. and Norway province over $20.8 Million to increase UXO survey and clearance in Southern Laos
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of Norway have continued their long-term commitments to supporting the unexploded ordnance (UXO) sector…
Second Electric Vehicle Forum in Laos Spurs Corporation for Clean Energy Future
The future of sustainable mobility in Laos took center stage as industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers came together for the highly anticipated 2nd Lao Electric…
USAID Strengthens Lao PDR’s Vaccine Storage Capacity to Respond to COVID-19
Vientiane, 7 June 2023 – Today, the United States through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officially handed over cold chain and IT equipment…
United States and MOIC, host workshop in honor of World Intellectual Property Day
On April 25, the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane and the U.S. Department of State sponsored a workshop on Women and Intellectual Property (IP): Celebrating Innovation…
U.S. – Laos exchange views on Anti-Human Trafficking during Learning Event
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR —Embassy Vientiane Deputy Chief of Mission, Shannon Farrell and Police Colonel Latsamy Xayakham, Director General of Anti Human Trafficking Department, Head of…
Ukraine Statement
One year since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine One year ago, the global security architecture was shaken hard as Russia started…
United States to Help Advance Maternal Child Health and Nutrition in Lao PDR
Vientiane – February 3, 2023 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new five-year Project for Capacity Strengthening for Maternal Child…
U.S. Ambassador and Minister Sign Letter of Agreement on English Teaching Assistance
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— At a ceremony in Vientiane Capital on December 28, 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Laos and the Lao PDR Ministry of Education…
U.S. Provides Bednets and Equipment Worth $160,486 to Lao PDR for Malaria Prevention
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — The United States continues to support Lao PDR in the fight against malaria. On January 5, U.S. Agency for International Development…
USAID and WHO Provide US $2 million in Medical Supplies to Fight COVID-19 and Other Diseases
15 November 2022, Vientiane, Lao PDR: In Vientiane today, U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR H.E. Dr. Peter M. Haymond and WHO Officer-in-Charge Dr. Yu Lee…
United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue
Vientiane, Laos – The United States and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) held their tenth Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, 2022, in Vientiane,…
United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue
Vientiane, Laos – The United States and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) held their tenth Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, 2022, in Vientiane, in which the two…
Lao PDR celebrates eight field epidemiology training graduates
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — The U.S. Embassy to the Lao PDR Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Joy Sakurai, joined Dr. Snong Thongsna, chairman of the Vice Minister…
USAID Supports the Ministry of Health to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination in Lao PDR
Vientiane, 29 June 2022 – Today, the United States through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officially handed over cold chain and IT equipment…
U.S. and Laos Resume Commitment to Account for Missing Americans
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — On June 14, U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter M. Haymond joined Director, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Mr. Kelly…
