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11 September 2026

- Laos seeks Belt and Road partner investment
The government has called on Belt and Road partners and businesses to invest in priority sectors as it seeks to strengthen regional connectivity and transform its economy.........More>>>

- China-Laos Railway transports 244,000 passenger trips in first 8 months, up 50 percent

(Global Times/BRNN) -- The China-Laos Railway transported 244,000 cross-border passenger trips in the first eight months of this year, up more than 50 percent year-on-year.......More>>>

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Bank employees sent to jail over corruption chagres
The Vientiane People’s Court has sentenced 10 bank employees to lengthy prison terms, including life sentences, in corruption and money laundering cases that caused losses of......More>>>

- Laos to showcase progress in UXO clearance
More than 250 international delegates will visit Luang Prabang to see firsthand the impact of unexploded ordnance and Laos’ efforts to clear the remnants of war....More>>>

- Laos, JICA launch new project to strengthen maths education
A new four-year project will support stronger mathematics teaching and better learning outcomes for primary school students in Laos, while helping schools transition:....More>>>

- Lao Brewery Company provides over 1 Billion Kip in aid to flood victims nationwide
Lao Brewery Company Limited has provided more than one billion kip worth of drinking water and soft drinks to support people affected by flooding across.........More>>>

- Omoda and Jaecoo officially launch in Laos
Omoda and Jaecoo have officially entered the Lao automotive market, bringing a new generation of smart, fully electric sport utility vehicles to Lao consumers...More>>>


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- Laos, Myanmar discuss identity certificates for Myanmar workers in Laos
The governments of Laos and Myanmar plan to provide Certificates of Identity to Myanmar nationals working and living in Laos, as the two countries seek to strengthen worker management..........More>>>

- Laos, Thailand collaborate on digital postal service scheme
The Ministry of Technology and Communications and Thailand’s Tech Siam International Co., Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the development of digital postal logistics system platforms for Laos.......More>>>

- New medical equipment to improve paediatric heart care
Nearly 9,000 children in Laos have been screened and around 100 healthcare professionals trained through a project aimed at improving healthcare for children, with.......More>>>

- KOICA supports rural development with launch of new poverty reduction initiative
Laos and the Republic of Korea have taken a major step forward in their decades-long rural development partnership, with the formal launch of the Saemaul........More>>>

- ASEAN strengthens regional cooperation to advance sustainable forestry
Laos joined other ASEAN countries to exchange experiences, share information and strengthen coordinated action on common forestry challenges, with the focus......More>>>

- Flood recovery efforts underway in Oudomxay
Oudomxay authorities are taking stock of flood damage and formulating plans to repair infrastructure and help local residents recover from the devastating flooding.......More>>>

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Tripartite talks shape responsible business conduct guidelines
The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) is engaging in talks to compile national guidelines for responsible business conduct, involving government, workers’ and employers’ representatives, ..........More>>>

Mister Universe Laos heads to Mister International 2026
Laos is getting ready to cheer on the Mister Universe Laos 2026, Anouza Sihalar, as he prepares to represent the country at Mister International 2026, one of.......More >>>

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NUOL honours distinguished individuals with honorary doctorate degrees
Senior leaders, both serving and retired, and a citizen of the Republic of Korea, have been awarded the academic titles of Honorary Professor and Special Professor.........More>>>

UN General Assembly starts 81st session
(China Daily/BRNN) -- The United Nations General Assembly opened its 81st session on Tuesday at the organisation’s New York headquarters with the theme.......More >>>

 
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Vangvieng: Preserving paradise while building a world-class tourism destination  
As the morning mist slowly lifts from the limestone mountains, Nam Xong river glistens under the golden sunlight, ......More >>>

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How can Laos’ gold jewellery compete in global markets?
As Laos seeks to raise the profile of its gold industry and connect Lao gold and jewellery with regional and international markets, businesses face the challenge of improving quality and branding while......... More >>>

Laos gears up for competition in FIFA ASEAN Cup
Lao footballers are training in preparation for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, hosted by Hong Kong from September 24 to October 5.
The squad is trained and led by head coach Mr Vladica Grujić. .......More>>>

 


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