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29 December 2025


- 12th National Party Congress slated for January 6–8
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) will hold its 12th National Congress from January 6-8, electing a new Party leadership for the next five-year term and outlining directions guiding the nation’s development from 2026-2030. ....More>>>

- Dam safety tops agenda at Lao Dam Association’s annual conference
Dam safety and sustainable hydropower development were in focus when the Lao Association on Dams held its 2025 Annual Meeting and 9th Technical Conference in Vientiane on Friday.....More>>>

- Third body recovered as search ends in Mekong boat tragedy
A third and final victim has been recovered from the Mekong River following the sinking of a passenger boat near Tham Ting (Pak-Ou) cave, officially concluding search and rescue operations after a week-long effort.....More>>>

- Business-state collaboration seen as key to strengthening Lao enterprises
Stronger collaboration between financial institutions, the government and the private sector is increasingly viewed as critical to sustaining business growth and improving competitiveness in Laos, particularly as enterprises seek to position themselves more firmly within the ASEAN economic landscape........More>>>

- PTT (Laos) eyes network expansion amid growing regional links
PTT (Laos) Co., Ltd. has reaffirmed its strong commitment to business expansion and service excellence as it navigates intense market competition, political uncertainties, and global financial challenges.......More>>>
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- Dates of 2026 public holidays announced
The Prime Minister’s Office has announced the dates of eight public holidays in 2026, providing them in advance to enable government bodies and businesses to plan ahead.......More>>>

- Health ministry mulls ways to anticipate disease outbreaks
As part of efforts to strengthen climate-informed disease preparedness, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), led a national and subnational meeting session on the Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS), with an initial focus on dengue fever.........More>>>

- Amphetamine manufacturing ring dismantled in Vientiane province 
Police in Vientiane province have broken up an amphetamine manufacturing and distribution network following a series of police raids across the province and the capital of Vientiane........More>>>

- Thief steals 16 billion kip of gold jewellery from shop in Huaphan
Authorities are investigating a robbery in Sopbao district, Huaphan province, after gold jewellery weighing approximately 440 baht (6.7kg) and valued at more than 16 billion kip was stolen from a local shop. ......More>>>
 
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Lao youth startups transition into legal business entities
Four youth-led startups have officially registered as legal business entities, marking a successful milestone for the Lao Youth IT Competency Reinforcement....... More >>>

Top 10 most requested songs on FM 93.0 MHz
The FM 93.0 MHz radio station has announced its Top 10 most requested songs for December, based on listener requests and popularity on the airwaves.......... More >>>
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The sacred temple of Lao Princess Nhoi Hoa in the 15th century: A symbol of Vietnam-Laos friendship
Nestled atop Den Hill beside Mo Phuong Mountain in Thai Son village, Son Lai commune, Tay Hoa ward, Ninh Binh province, stands Thuong Temple, the only temple in Vietnam dedicated to a foreign princess. .......More>>>


Efforts to reduce burden on Japan’s working generation still limited
(The Japan Times/ANN) -- While the government’s fiscal 2026 budget bill, adopted, calls for record-high spending on social security, its efforts to reduce the health insurance premium burden on the working generation are still limited........ .More >>>

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How do you plan to celebrate the New Year 2026?
As 2025 draws to a close, the atmosphere is one of excitement and anticipation. But unlike some years when a long weekend provides an opportunity for a trip, the 2026 New Year holiday falls mid-week, ...... More >>>

Federation hails Lao sepak takraw teams’ success at SEA Games
The Lao Sepak Takraw and Takraw-Chinlone Federation on Wednesday presented certificates to the men’s and women’s teams after they picked up four bronze medals at the SEA Games in Thailand.......More >>>
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Exploring Laos at 50: A journey through nature, culture and adventure
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic marks the 50th anniversary of its founding, the nation enters a moment  ...More >>>

President of the Lao Red Cross, Mr Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh, and his staff hand over cash donated by the Swiss Red Cross to assist households who suffered losses during ......More>>>

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