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22 December 2025


- Laos eyes reduced aid support as LDC graduation nears
The government is stepping up preparations to leave the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC) list in 2026, urging a shift from reliance on aid to investment-driven growth......More>>>

- New AIS preschool set to raise standards for early learners
he Australian International School in Vientiane made a major step forward in early childhood education in Laos with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to mark the start of construction of its new preschool.......More>>>

- Tigerhead marks fifth year backing Vientiane International Marathon as participation surges
Tigerhead has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, marking its fifth year as a presented sponsor of the Vientiane International Marathon (VIM) 2025, which drew a record-breaking number of runners this year and highlighted Laos’ growing profile on the international sports map......More>>>

- Thinsom village benefits from China-Laos sister village link
Thinsom village in Luang Prabang province has gained its first kindergarten thanks to the China Communications Construction Group (CCCG) through its subsidiary, the China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE).....More>>>

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Japan’s Olympic silver medallist, coach inspire young athletes in Pakse
Japan’s Olympic silver medallist sprinter Shota Iizuka and his coach, Yasuhiro Toyoda, conducted athletics coaching sessions and relay activities for school students......More>>>


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- Strengthening Lao-Russian military ties through UXO clearance
Specialised units of the Lao and Russian armies are moving forward with an unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance mission in Viengxay district, Huaphan province. .......More>>>

- Laos, Vietnam vow to strengthen special ties
Laos and Vietnam have agreed to further enhance bilateral ties as economic cooperation continues to grow, with two-way trade reaching nearly US$3 billion in early 2025, while Vietnamese investment remains a key contributor to job creation and......More>>>

- Oudomxay to celebrate its ethnic communities with festival
A festival will be organised in Oudomxay next month to showcase the province’s diverse ethnic communities, which will be of special interest to tourists wanting to learn more about the northern province, authorities say.......More>>>

- Nam Ou 2 hydropower plant marks decade of power generation, community support
Ngoi district, Luang Prabang province: The Nam Ou 2 Hydropower Plant on Thursday marked its 10th anniversary of the commissioning of the first generating unit of the Nam Ou River Cascade Hydropower Project, highlighting a decade of safe electricity........More>>>

- National Blood Institute mulls improvements to public blood services
The National Blood Institute, operated by the Lao Red Cross, is devising strategies to increase the number of people donating blood and also planning to draft a law on blood services, marking a major step in enhancing blood safety, availability, and governance........More>>>

 
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NUOL partners with iWind to advance wind measurement
The Faculty of Engineering at the National University of Laos (NUOL) has signed a technical cooperation agreement with iWind Corporation Co Ltd, a Thailand-based renewable energy specialist, to conduct........ More >>>

Lao Fashion Festival in London celebrates Lao-UK diplomatic milestones
The Lao Fashion Festival in London, held last week in the UK capital, contributed to the celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and Britain.
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Laos celebrates three milestones in history of the Party and nation

This story marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR, and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane this year......More>>>

Renewable energy surge named science journal’s 2025 breakthrough of the year
LOS ANGELES (Xinhua) -- US academic journal Science named the renewable energy surge as the 2025 Breakthrough of the Year, noting that this global transition is being led by China........
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What do you think about the current cost of electricity?
As the cost of living continues to rise, many people are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with their monthly utility bills. Following the introduction of a tiered electricity tariff system this year, many households have seen their power bills nearly...... More >>>

Vientiane celebrates successful hosting of National Disabled Games
The capital is celebrating the success of the National Disabled Games, hosted by the city from December 13-19. The Games featured competitions in weightlifting, swimming, goalball, wheelchair basketball, football, boccia, badminton, and fencing. .......More >>>

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Exploring Laos at 50: A journey through nature, culture and adventure
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic marks the 50th anniversary of its founding, the nation enters a moment of profound reflection, honouring its achievements in peace, development and unity, while. ...More >>>


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