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 day. Tickets are still available. Tickets cost USD$450. Tickets for this flight can be reserved by contacting Oudomsin Travel at +856 (0)20 55 518 999 or +856 (0)20 55 511 888, Lin Travel at …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 12 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases
Today, Secretary Pompeo launched the U.S.-ASEAN Health Futures initiative. Health Futures captures our existing and ongoing work with ASEAN on public health and lays the groundwork for long-term partnership, targeted assistance, and a renewed focus on our most fundamental resource – the health and wellbeing of our combined one billion people. Over the last 20 …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News
Statement of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: For more than a half century, the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance. Through the American people’s generosity and under the leadership of President Trump, the United States continues this outstanding record in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I convey my best wishes to the Lao people for a joyous and peaceful New Year on April 13. Our two countries have enjoyed a profound friendship and comprehensive partnership for many years. We are facing challenging times as both of our nations, …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: News
As the leader in the global health and humanitarian response to COVID-19, the United States has acted swiftly to support our ASEAN partners in combating the COVID-19 virus. Since the outbreak began, the U.S. government has provided approximately $18.3 million in emergency health and humanitarian assistance to ASEAN Member States. Globally, as of March 26, …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: News
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ANIMATION WORKSHOP! The American Film Showcase (AFS), in collaboration with U.S. Embassy Vientiane and the Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF), is pleased to announce a six-day animation workshop, which will take place on December 7-12, 2018, during the 9th Luang Prabang Film Festival. Through trainings focused on story and pitch development for …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 22 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Science & Tech
Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of States Singapore, Singapore August 3, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Minister. It’s an honor to co-chair this ministerial meeting with you. It’s my first meeting as well. I’m delighted to participate in this first engagement here with U.S.-ASEAN, and it’s great to be back in Singapore. …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: ASEAN
Please complete the attached grant application (Download here) (Microsoft Word 46KB), answering all questions in full. This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity EAP07272018 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.124 Application Deadline: July 27, 2018 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) announces an open …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 13 June, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: grants
Earlier this month at the National Assembly in Seoul, President Trump highlighted the tragic tale of the “two Koreas” — one free, just and peaceful, the other tyrannical, oppressive and dangerous. This contrast is at the root of America’s most urgent national-security challenge. It is also now on vivid display in a South Korean hospital, …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 27 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
As U.S. President Barack Obama arrives for his historic trip to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the economic bonds between the United States and Laos continue to grow. On September 5, Microsoft, the Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications agreed to collaborate on an innovative new skill-building program. The …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 7 September, 2016 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Press Releases