Singapore and Laos deepen ties in energy, environment and digital domains

(From left) Laos Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, Laos Minister of Energy and Mines Daovong Phonekeo, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the MoU signing ceremony at the Istana on Sept 28, 2022. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore and Laos are stepping up cooperation in emerging areas such as energy, digital, sustainability and environmental protection as they mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2024.

On Wednesday (Sept 28), four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries were signed and exchanged at the Istana.