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29 July 2026

- State enterprises join forces to expand EV charging network
More electric vehicle (EV) charging stations could be installed after the Lao State Fuel Enterprise (LSFE) and Electricité du Laos (EDL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week authorising a feasibility study on the expansion of services for electric vehicles........More>>>

- Nakai–Nam Theun Park advances towards ASEAN, UNESCO recognition
Nakai–Nam Theun National Park is moving closer to international recognition as Laos advances its bid for ASEAN Heritage Park status and prepares the site for future UNESCO World Heritage inscription..........More>>>

- Mittaphab Hospital achieves success in kidney transplant services
Mittaphab Hospital has expanded its kidney transplant services following the success of two kidney transplant operations, boosting Laos’ capacity to treat patients with end-stage kidney disease...........More>>>

- Laos, UNFPA mark 50-year partnership, target reduced maternal mortality
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal deaths to fewer than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030 as it marks 50 years of partnership with the United Nations Population Fund..........More>>>

- Seminar equips Lao online entrepreneurs for sustainable e-commerce growth
Strengthening digital skills and promoting safe online business practices are becoming increasingly important as Laos continues to expand its digital economy and encourage more businesses to embrace e-commerce.........More>>>


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- LNCCI introduces natural disaster preparedness guidelines for businesses
The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) on Tuesday strengthened natural disaster management rules and introduced business preparedness and resilience toolkits under the Lao Disaster Preparedness Partnership to help companies across Laos manage future disasters more effectively.......More>>>

- World Hepatitis Day flags need for early diagnosis
Hospitals recorded 503 patient visits seeking advice about the symptoms of hepatitis during the first six months of this year, according to public health officials.........More>>>

- Vientiane boosts support for disadvantaged students in bid to reduce dropouts
The Vientiane Education and Sports Department has outlined a series of remedial measures and priorities for the second half of this year, with a strong focus on supporting disadvantaged students and reducing the dropout rate. .......More>>>

- Govt mulls improved methods of poverty assessment
The National Statistics Centre under the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, is looking at ways to improve poverty assessments in order to strengthen policies around poverty alleviation...........More>>>

- Iron ore mining suspended in Vangvieng, Xaysoumboun
Unauthorised iron ore mining and processing taking place in Vangvieng district in Vientiane province and Longchaeng district in Xaysoumboun province has been halted after checks revealed these operations had not been officially approved........More>>>
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Thai trade fair showcases top of the range products
A trade fair dubbed Thailand Week 2026 took place in Vientiane over the weekend to display the best of Thai consumer products and allow Thai enterprises and Lao business partners to explore new collaborations...........More>>>

Festival celebrates enduring popularity of the khaen
The Lao Khaen Music Association staged the 1st  Lao Khaen Music Festival of Champa Meuang Lao at the National Culture Hall in Vientiane on Monday, bringing together a group of accomplished musicians .......More >>>
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Buddhist Lent: A season of reflection, kindness and inner peace
As the first light of dawn spreads across Laos, people, beautifully dressed, walk silently to temples, carrying candles, flowers, incense, rice and other offerings. The peaceful atmosphere signals the arrival of one.....More>>>

Mount Olympus, D-Day landing sites make UNESCO list
(China Daily/BRNN) -- Mount Olympus — the mythical home of the ancient Greek gods — was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List on Sunday at a committee meeting in Busan, South Korea.............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, reflecting one of Laos’ most breathtaking landscapes......More >>>

Mr Thongsavan Phomvihane (second right) joins Mr Bakhodir Burkhanov (second left), Dr Bakhtiyor Kadyrov (left), and Mr Sitthiroth Rasphone (right) in cutting a cake to mark the 50th anniversary of partnership between the.....More>>>

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Milestone to Momentum: making the first year of Laos’ 10th plan count
The country’s latest economic plan sets ambitious goals. Success will depend on quickly matching priorities to budgets, focusing on people, and turning lofty aims...... More >>>

Laos’ Nongbia to face Japan’s Shinichi in Thai kickboxing champs
Laos’ top kickboxer Nongbia, who trains at the Lane Xang Gym in Vientiane, will take on Shinichi Watanabe from Japan in the lightweight category of the One........More >>>

 
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