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3 June 2026


- President begins visit to China to strengthen ties
Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, arrived in China’s Zhejiang province on Tuesday for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation......More>>>

- Rescue teams pump water from cave, hoping to reach last trapped men
Rescue teams are racing to clear floodwater from a cave in Xaysomboun province as they push to reach two men still trapped underground after more than 10 days.......More>>>

- Vangvieng seeks closer ties with Chongqing to expand trade, tourism
Vangvieng District, a tourism hotspot in Laos’ Vientiane Province, is seeking to strengthen cooperation with China's Chongqing municipality in a bid to expand trade, investment, tourism and logistics links, leveraging the Laos-China Railway corridor........More>>>

- Report on business development calls for further reforms to support SMEs
A new report issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) has called for further reforms to improve the business environment and strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Laos.......More>>>

- Tree-planting event highlights private sector role in Laos’ sustainable future
A tree-planting initiative led by a prominent Lao businessman, Mr Daovone Phachanthavong, has reinforced the growing role of the private sector in supporting the government’s efforts to expand forest cover, combat climate change, and promote green growth and sustainable development.....More>>>


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- Main road under repair in Savannakhet
A section of National Road 9B between Thahae village in Kaysone Phomvihane city and Km35 village in Champhon district, Savannakhet province, is being widened and resurfaced......More>>>

- Reception marks milestone in Singapore-Laos development partnership  
The governments of Singapore and Laos have marked a milestone in their long-standing development partnership at a reception, celebrating 25 years since the first Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) training course was conducted in Laos and highlighting decades of cooperation in human resource development and capacity building.........More>>>

- UXO clearance teams find 36 unexploded bombs in Kasi
Demining teams have discovered 36 unexploded bombs in Kasi district while surveying 41,847 square metres of land since early May.
This equals 23 percent of the planned 18-hectare target area to be cleared of unexploded ordnance (UXO). Workers expect to finish the location and removal of munitions by the end of this year so that local people can safely use the land........More>>>

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Govt pushes reforestation as private sector expands tree planting efforts
The government has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon absorption by 60 percent by 2030, while targeting net zero.......More>>>

Lao singers join forces in new song “Chip Sao Bor Pen”
Lao artists Bigyai Seehalad and Chanthida Mild have teamed up to release a new song titled “Chip Sao Bor Pen”, a fun and catchy track that is already attracting attention........More >>>

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Laos’ motorcycle wash culture evolves
On a hot afternoon in Vientiane, the sound of water spraying against dusty motorcycles mixes with Lao music playing softly from a small roadside repair shop........More>>>

China arrivals from five South American countries up 50.5 percent in visa-free year(Global Times) -- One year after China introduced visa-free policies for five South American countries, positive feedback......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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What are your views on the financial aid awarded to families whose houses were damaged in the hailstorm in March?
Following the hailstorm that battered two districts in Vientiane on March 22, a massive relief effort was mobilised. The government and businesses raised funds . ...... More >>>

Lao Table Tennis Federation seeks to raise the bar among younger players 
The Ministry of Education and Sports has asked the new executive committee of the Lao Table Tennis Federation (LTTF) to encourage young players to raise their game so they can compete with greater .........More >>>

 


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