- Laos, Vietnam target US$4 billion trade value this year
The governments of Laos and Vietnam have set an ambitious target of US$4 billion in bilateral trade in 2026 and US$10 billion by 2030, following continued growth in commerce between the neighbouring countries. The target was reiterated during talks between...........More>>>
- Xayabouly, Lao Cai provinces deepen cooperation
Xayabouly province and Vietnam’s Lao Cai province are strengthening their ties, with authorities from both sides pledging to expand collaboration in economic development, trade, investment and tourism...............More>>>
- Crowne Plaza Vientiane to host Laos’ largest wedding fair with exclusive offers for couples
Crowne Plaza Vientiane will bring together more than 50 of Laos’ leading wedding service providers next week as it hosts “Wedding Fair 2026”, offering engaged couples a one-stop destination to plan every aspect of their special day while taking advantage..............More>>>
- LXML celebrates grand opening of discovery deeps 2 underground mine, marking new era for modern mining at Sepon
The Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has officially celebrated the grand opening of discovery Deeps 2 Mine (DD2) at the Sepon Gold-Copper Mine, marking another major milestone in the company’s transition toward modern underground mining..............More>>>
- More rain brings risk of flooding, landslides
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has warned of possible flooding and landslides with heavy rain expected across much of Laos until............More>>>
- Laos makes progress on nutrition, sets priorities for 2026
The government has made significant progress in reducing child malnutrition, cutting the number of provinces with severe malnutrition rates exceeding 40 percent from................More>>>
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- Party inspector advises northern provinces to combat online fraudsters
Authorities in Phongsaly and Luang Namtha provinces have been urged to strengthen action against cybercrime and scam gangs operating across borders...........More>>>
- Storm damage causes losses of 6.6 billion kip in Xaysomboun
Storms caused more than 6.6 billion kip in damage across Xaysomboun province during the first six months of 2026, with people’s houses and agriculture being the worst affected, according to provincial authorities.........More>>>
- City inspectors seize illegal goods in trade crackdown
Vientiane authorities fined 56 businesses and seized more than 200 million kip worth of illegal goods during trade inspections in the first six months of 2026.........More>>>
- Fire guts Khammuan market
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at Souksomboun (Km 3) Market in Thakhaek district on Saturday, causing extensive damage to commercial properties and resulting in losses expected to reach billions of kip.
The blaze, which started at approximately 11am, was brought under control following a large-scale emergency response involving fire and rescue units from across Khammuan povince, private companies, and neighbouring Nakhon Phanom province in Thailand.
No official cause has yet been determined, and the total value of the damage is still being assessed. ...........More>>>
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