VIENTIANE, Lao PDR – A high-ranking military delegation from the U.S. Department of Defense visited the Lao PDR from January 16-18, 2019.  The military delegation met with counterparts in the Lao military and government, highlighted the growing U.S.-Lao bilateral defense relationship, and reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense ... Read More»

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) presented a handbook on the use of natural dyes in handicraft production to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of the Lao PDR at a handover ceremony on December 11, 2018, in Vientiane. The event, which was held at Salana Boutique Hotel, ... Read More»

VIENTIANE, Lao PDR – The United States Embassy, in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, hosted the Third Lao Digital Forum on December 14, 2018. The forum focused on opportunities for e-commerce in Lao PDR and how to best encourage its growth. It was chaired by Minister of Industry and Commerce Khemmani Pholsena, ... Read More»

LUANG PRABANG, LAO PDR: From December 7 to 12, 2018, acclaimed American filmmakers are leading an animation workshop in Luang Prabang for artists and screenwriters from eight Southeast Asian countries.  With support from the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane and U.S. Mission to ASEAN, this workshop is produced in collaboration with the renowned American Film Showcase ... Read More»

VIENTIANE, LAO PDR – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert R. Redfield, MD, met with Minister of Health Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bounkong Syhavong and other senior health officials to discuss the ongoing, broad cooperation between the United States and Lao PDR in the health sector.  U.S. CDC currently works with Lao ... Read More»