U.S. Embassy in Laos
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Laos
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US, Lao and Thai officials meet to strengthen cross-border crime prevention
Law enforcement officials from Laos, Thailand, and the United States met in Nongkhai Province, Thailand, from September 23-24, 2025, to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational crime.
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U.S.-funded training in Laos focuses on secure trade supply chains
The Strategic Trade Export Control Phase II training took place in Laos, bringing together officials from several government ministries.
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U.S. Embassy official co-chairs anti-trafficking workshop with Lao Women’s Union
U.S. Embassy Chargée d’affaires Michelle Y. Outlaw recently co-chaired a workshop focused on trafficking-in-persons in Laos, alongside Ms.
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Laos as Tropical Storm Kajiki approaches
The U.S. Embassy in Laos has issued a public service announcement for American citizens living in or traveling through the country regarding Tropical Storm Kajiki.
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Laos about Typhoon Wipha's imminent landfall
The United States Mission in the Lao People's Democratic Republic has issued a public service announcement for American citizens living or traveling in Laos.
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US-Laos partnership advances with new customs HQ groundbreaking
The Ministry of Finance and the Lao Customs Department, alongside the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), have...
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Unrest reported in Paktha District prompts increased security measures
Recent clashes have occurred between the Lao army and unidentified armed groups on the Lao/Thai border in the Paktha District of Bokeo Province, according to reports.
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U.S. ambassador meets new Lao foreign minister for first official engagement
On January 24, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Laos Heather Variava met with the new Foreign Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), Thongsavanh Phomvihane.
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U.S. embassy honors return of possible remains of servicemembers
On February 19, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane conducted a remembrance ceremony to honor possible remains of missing U.S. servicemembers recovered earlier this year.