-Lao, Belarusian presidents hold talks to deepen bilateral ties
President Thongloun Sisoulith and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and turn existing agreements into concrete projects and results.......More>>>
- Flood-hit Laos receives US$1.13 million in emergency insurance payouts
Laos has received US$1.1375 million in insurance payouts after flooding affected more than 260,000 people across the country, as authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage and help affected communities recover..........More>>>
-Laos takes centre stage at cluster munitions conference
Laos is set to take centre stage in international efforts to rid the world of the threat posed by cluster munitions when it hosts and chairs the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane this month..........More>>>
-Robots make power grids safer, smarter Zhuhai, China: AI-powered robots are helping power companies make electricity networks safer and smarter by using robots, drones and sensors to monitor equipment and detect faults.....More>>>
- More than a meal, an immersive Japanese dining experience
Dining at Edo Izakaya is designed to be more than simply sitting down for a meal. From the moment customers enter the restaurant, the Japanese-inspired décor and atmosphere help create a different dining experience from a typical restaurant in Vientiane.....More>>>
-Korean band SEVENTEEN funds scholarships for disadvantaged Lao students
A total of 109 disadvantaged students in three Lao provinces have received scholarships and essential school supplies worth 660,248,000 kip as they head for lower secondary school, supported by South Korean boy band SEVENTEEN under Phase II of the “Bridge Laos Project”........More>>>
-Agriculture ministry gives boost to flood recovery in Savannakhet The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is assisting with the flood recovery effort in Savannakhet province, providing 5.89 billion kip worth of equipment, agricultural inputs and financial assistance for affected communities........More>>>
-14 sentenced to jail terms in Vientiane province
The Vientiane Provincial People’s Court has handed down prison sentences to 14 defendants, after 13 were convicted of dealing drugs and one was found guilty of murder........More>>>
-Bokeo police repatriate 92 suspected Thai lawbreakers
Bokeo provincial police on Tuesday handed over 92 Thai nationals suspected of a range of illegal activities in Laos to Thai authorities, as part of ongoing cooperation to combat crime.......More>>>
Laos, Malaysia seek stronger ties in tourism, health and education
Promoting medical and education tourism, strengthening student mobility and developing cross-border partnerships were among the key objectives of an investment promotion seminar on tourism, health.............More>>>
Equal, orderly multipolar world urged (China Daily/BRNN) --President Xi Jinping called for joint efforts to advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and make global governance more just and equitable, saying that Global South countries should have greater representation and a stronger voice in international affairs......More >>>
How can roadside stalls be allowed to operate without disrupting traffic? Roadside stalls are a common feature of daily life in Vientiane, but when they block pavements and roads they create problems for pedestrians and motorists and raise concerns about traffic safety. The Vientiane Times asked some local residents for their views........ More >>>
Lao sports body reviews recent successes, announces future plans
The National Olympic Committee of Laos (NOCL) has announced plans to strengthen sport in Laos, while also reviewing successes to date, during the General Assembly of the Committee’s 8th Executive Board, which held office from 2022 to 2026.........More>>>
