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14 July 2026

- Media urged to drive national development as Laos opens national media seminar
Media organisations have been urged to strengthen their role in advancing national development, improving professionalism and combating misinformation as Laos opened a national media seminar in Vientiane on Monday ahead of the country’s first National Media Congress, which begins on Tuesday.....More>>>

- Wolbachia mosquito releases combat dengue across Laos
The Ministry of Health’s Department of Communicable Disease Control, in partnership with Save the Children International and supported by the Australian Government and the World Mosquito Program, has officially expanded its national initiative to combat mosquito-borne diseases. .......More>>>

- Exciting new tourist attraction, glass bridge open soon in Vangvieng
Vangvieng district in Vientiane province is set to offer yet another visitor attraction later this year with the construction of a glass bridge, the first in Laos, which provides breathtaking views of a scenic area in Huay Sangao village.......More>>>

- President visits elephant camp in Luang Prabang
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, on Sunday visited the Manifa Elephant Camp in Pak Ou district, Luang Prabang province, to observe the facility’s conservation efforts. .......More>>>

- What lessons would a nation’s leader choose to leave for future generations?
Continued from the last issue
In Letters to My Grandchildren, President Thongloun Sisoulith opens a window into his life through a collection of heartfelt letters written during official journeys abroad between 2014 and 2019. More than a family memoir, the book recounts an extraordinary journey from a humble childhood in a remote village in Huaphan province to the highest office in the Lao PDR......More>>>


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- Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam advance ‘single destination’ tourism plan
Tourism authorities in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam are speeding up plans to roll out the “Three Countries, One Destination” tourism campaign through a joint action plan aimed at enticing more visitors to the area. .......More>>>

- Champasak police arrest 80 suspects in cybercrime bust
Police in Champasak province last week detained 80 foreign nationals when they uncovered a suspected online scam operation in Bachiangchaleunsouk district. .......More>>>

- Khammuan farmers eye higher yields with improved irrigation
Farmers in Khammuan province are getting a boost to crop growing to ensure more food can be produced for local consumption..........More>>>

- Labour ministry pursues improvement of workers’ skills
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is seeking to improve workers’ skills, employment services, and institutional capacity through the Lao PDR Priority Skills for Growth Project, a World Bank-funded initiative. ........More>>>

- Agriculture ministry signs 315 billion kip contracts for irrigation development in Huaphan province
The Department of Irrigation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has signed several construction and consultancy contracts worth more than 315 billion kip to implement key irrigation infrastructure projects in Huaphan province.........More>>>

- ADB cuts Asia growth forecast on energy crisis
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific, warning that prolonged energy market disruption will slow economic activity and fuel inflation........More>>>

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Govt targets 30 percent electric vehicle adoption by 2030 
The government plans to increase the use of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids to 30 percent over the next four years in order to ease the economic pressure ..........More>>>

China Cultural Centre hosts “Colour the Panda” cultural experience
The China Cultural Centre in Laos organised a cultural experience themed “Colour the Panda” alongside the closing ceremony for its Spring 2026 Chinese Language Course........More >>>

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First National Media Congress: A new chapter for Lao media
The First National Media Congress is more than a landmark event; it is a declaration of confidence that the media, guided by strong leadership, professional excellence, and a commitment to truth, is ready to embrace the future and contribute even more effectively to Laos’ development.......More>>>

Vietnam, Laos discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation at high-level talks
NGHE AN (VNA) -- High-level delegations from the ministries of Defence of Vietnam and Laos held talks in the central province of Nghe An on Friday as part of the third Vietnam–Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange........More >>>

 
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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...More >>>

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How can the media improve?
The National Media Congress is taking place to discuss the challenges facing journalists and Party and State leaders, mainly as a result of the spread of social media and uncontrolled online citizen reporting. The Vientiane Times went along to the congress...... More >>>

Lao and Cambodian kickboxers muscle up to mark National Sports Day
Kickboxers from Laos and Canbodia gathered in Pakse city, Champasak province on Sunday for the Laos-Cambodia Friendship Muay Tournament to mark the 60th National Sports Day........More >>>

 


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