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  • UK Trade Envoy explores UK business co-operation in Laos

    Lord Puttnam promotes UK-Laos business opportunities during third official visit to the Lao PDR.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK announces new funding for UXO clearance in Laos

    New contracts awarded to UK charities Mines Advisory Group and The Halo Trust to remove and destroy mines in Laos

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Acclaimed UK film producer inspires young Lao entrepreneurs

    Lord Puttnam shares his experiences in film, education and innovation with young Lao entrepreneurs in interactive discussion.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Trade Envoy makes third official visit to Laos

    On 15 - 17 October, the British Embassy Vientiane will welcome Lord Puttnam, Trade Envoy and acclaimed British film producer on his third official visit to Laos.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Lao universities sign collaboration agreement

    National University of Laos and Aston University sign five year intercollegiate cooperation agreement to promote bilateral education links.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Ambassador builds understanding between UK and Lao government officials

    Ambassador Philip Malone shares information about the UK ’s politics and foreign policy approach with Lao government officials.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy supports safe use of social media in the Lao PDR

    UK funds social enterprise project to promote the safe and responsible use of the internet to young users in Laos.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK strengthens capacity on human rights in Laos

    British Embassy sponsors Lao government participation in training on international human rights law held in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK supports English language teaching in Lao primary schools

    British Embassy funds teacher training and materials development to teach English language to primary school students.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK confirms support for UXO clearance in Laos

    Chair of Trustees of Mines Advisory Group Lord Michael Williams visits MAG Lao PDR Country Programme to mark 20 years of operations in Laos.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Increase in UK funded scholarships for Lao students in 2015

    British Embassy announces increase in Chevening scholarships to Laos as it bids farewell to 2014 scholars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to birth and death registration overseas

    Phase two of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 8 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lao students head to European universities

    The EU Delegation bid farewell to 2014 Erasmus Mundus scholars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK explores defence co-operation with Laos

    UK Defence Attaché to Vietnam makes exploratory visit to Laos.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister Swire welcomes the new Lao Ambassador to the UK

    Ambassador Sayakane Sisouvong meets Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Minister of State Hugo Swire for the first time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK supports Lao passion for Premier League football

    British Ambassador Malone presented the trophy to the winning team in the Lao English Premiership Fan Club League in Vientiane on Sunday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy marks Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The British Embassy held a reception to mark the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict taking place in London from 10-13 June.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ambassador Malone's speech on the Queen's Birthday Party

    British Ambassador to Laos Philip Malone held a speech at the Queen's Birthday Party on 10 June 2014 at the British Ambassador's Residence

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy celebrates Queen’s Birthday

    British Ambassador Malone hosted a party on the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday at the Ambassador’s Residence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Embassy closure: Spring Bank Holiday

    The British Embassy Vientiane will be closed on Mon, 26 May, Spring Bank Holiday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government