- BRT trial suspended as government orders design revamp
The Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project (VSUTP) has announced the indefinite suspension of the trial operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, following a government order to redesign the bus lanes and the overall system........More>>>
- Sentence cuts, releases for more than 1,000 prisoners on 50th National Day
The government has granted sentence reductions and releases to more than 1,000 prisoners around the country in celebration of the 50th anniversary.........More>>>
- Laos joins ASEAN meeting on Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Laos participated in a Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 22 to discuss the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand,y......More>>>
- Tourism set to blossom in Huaphan as cherry trees come into flower
The annual blooming of cherry trees in Viengxay district is expected to significantly increase visitor numbers in Huaphan province, providing a boost to the local economy.....More>>>
- Giving back to the motherland: A Lao expat shares his vision for contribution to national development
From New York back to Vientiane, a member of the overseas Lao diaspora reflects on how identity, t.....More>>>
- Inclusive Football to make Chao Anouvong Stadium a ‘Stadium for All’
The Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES), in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), advanced social inclusion through sports....More>>>
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- Vang Vieng Music Fest a boost for tourism, community spirit
The 9th Vangvieng Music Fest on December 20 drew large crowds, bringing renewed energy to the local tourism industry, business, and community life.
The ninth edition of the festival created a bustle of excitement in the town as people arrived from other provinces and countries, staying overnight and exploring various parts of the popular tourist hotspot.......More>>>
- Two confirmed dead in Mekong river boat disaster, girl still missing
Luang Prabang authorities have released an update following the sinking of a passenger boat in the Mekong River in Pak-ou district last week, confirming the death of a mother and her child while the search for a second child is continuing........More>>>
- Labour ministry pushes for more investment in worker training
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is launching a nationwide campaign to bridge a critical “understanding gap” regarding the Law on Skill Development, aiming to unlock investment in the workforce......More>>>
- Australian envoy visits women artisans in Vientiane province
Officials from Vientiane province, the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion, the Australian Embassy and the Regional Trade for Development Facility visited the Phonmee Handicraft Training Centre, also known as Pakhamsen Handicraft, in Vientiane province, highlighting women’s leadership, cultural heritage, and inclusive economic development.........More>>>
- Confucius Institute’s trainee teachers shine at Chinese teaching competition in Beijing
A team of teachers and students representing the Confucius Institute at the National University of Laos competed in the final round of the 2025 teacher training and international Chinese Language teaching competition, which took place in Beijing from December 11-20..........More>>>
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