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- Laos on track to complete NA, provincial elections before April
Laos plans to complete the election of members of the 10th National Assembly and 5th Provincial People’s Councils before Lao New Year in April 2026 under a clear timeline outlined at the ongoing sitting of the National Assembly......More>>>
- Lao ambassador calls on media to strengthen ASEAN-Korea ties
The Republic of Korea and Laos, along with other ASEAN countries, need to develop closer media links to advance the sharing of information and knowledge between the peoples of ASEAN and Korea, a Lao diplomat has said. Speaking to reporters at the ASEAN Trade Fair 2025 in Korea, the Lao Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Mr Songkane Luangmunithone....More>>>
- Foreign visitor numbers surge by 15 percent in first 9 months
More than 3.3 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first nine months of this year, marking a 15 percent rise compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Tourism Development Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The increase is attributed to improved tourism facilities and services, including the high-speed railway, which passes through Luang Prabang and Oudomxay provinces where there are numerous attractions for visitors....More>>>
- PM authorises creation of 640 sub-districts as part of administrative reform
The government has approved the creation of 640 sub-districts (taseng) nationwide, marking a significant restructuring of local administration in recent years.
The new sub-districts will become the lowest tier of government, replacing villages as the primary administrative unit following National Assembly (NA) approval last week.......More>>>
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Govt makes strides in bid to combat drug abuse
Drug abuse is currently plaguing many young people and is proving difficult to combat. The government has spent a large amount of money on efforts to prevent the spread of drugs, but the problem persists and is becoming more widespread as drugs continue to flood into the country..........More>>>
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Petanque draws crowds at National Games
Pétanque continues to be one of the most popular sports at this year’s National Games, as it was during the 11th National Games held in Xiengkhouang province in 2022..........More >>>
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