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- PM calls for stronger action to ensure a bright future for children
The Prime Minister has called for stronger action to protect and support children, saying they are the future of Laos and must be equipped to overcome growing challenges.......More>>>

- Rescuers race to find two missing men after five saved from flooded cave
Rescue teams are racing against time to locate two men still missing inside a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province after successfully bringing five survivors to safety. The group had been trapped since May 20 when rising floodwaters cut off their escape route........More>>>

- Senior leader urges transformation of Party’s information and education work
A transformation of the Party’s information and education outreach to better shape social values and respond to modern-day demands is fundamental in this era of renewal, a senior Party leader said on Friday........More>>>

- Signing of the Laos–Australia Sustainable Energy Partnership Phase II (LASEP II)
The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Government of Australia last Friday signed the Subsidiary Arrangement for Phase II of the Laos–Australia Sustainable Energy Partnership (LASEP II), reaffirming their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to advancing sustainable, resilient, inclusive and equitable energy development in Lao PDR......More>>>

- Construction commences on 9.5 MW solar energy project in Salavan province
The construction of a 9.5 MW solar energy project officially commenced in Salavan province on Friday (May 29), marking another important step in Laos’ transition towards clean and sustainable energy development.......More>>>

- Tigerhead Drinking Water backs International Children’s Day celebration to inspire learning and future leaders in Laos
Through its Tigerhead brand, Lao Brewery Company (LBC) is once again supporting the grand International Children’s Day celebration, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation through education, creativity, and personal development.....More>>>


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- M moneyX, LOCA launch partnership to boost digital payments and smart mobility in Laos
M moneyX and LOCA have officially launched a new partnership following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Lao Telecom Headquarters on Friday (May 29), aimed at strengthening digital payments and expanding smart mobility services in the Lao PDR......More>>>

- Luang Prabang strengthens SMEs through digital trade
Women entrepreneurs and people with disabilities in Luang Prabang are being equipped with new skills in product development, e-commerce and digital trade under a training initiative aimed at helping small businesses compete more effectively in regional and international markets......More>>>

- Laos, Luxembourg mull improved education and youth employment opportunities
The governments of Laos and Luxembourg have discussed ways to improve the quality of education and create more opportunities for young people in Laos to enter stable employment, while continuing to address the impact of economic challenges and labour migration..........More>>>

- China’s fruit imports via Laos-China railway surge by 30 percent
The amount of fruit imported by China using the Laos-China Railway has surged by more than 30 percent this year, underlining the growing importance of the cross-border rail link in trade and logistics..........More>>>

- Govt pledges methane reduction under ASEAN-Korea cooperation project
The government has pledged to strengthen climate governance and advance methane reduction goals with the convening of the first Project Steering Committee meeting of the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation project this week........More>>>

- Laos moves to strengthen transboundary forest protection
The government has pledged to strengthen regional cooperation in forest protection, scientific monitoring, and sustainable landscape management.
The Forestry Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Tuesday convened a high-level seminar on transboundary forest management and air quality, bringing together national and international experts and​ academic institutions........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 emissions by 2050........More>>>

Lao girl group Fizche drops emotional new single
Rising Lao girl group Fizche from A-List Talent has officially released their latest single, “Keng Tae Pak” (“Good Only at Talking”), delivering another energetic and catchy track that is quickly gaining attention among......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>>>

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
GENEVA (The Straits Times/ANN) --  Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, .....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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Eliminating schistosomiasis: A blueprint for health and hope in Laos
The fight against communicable diseases is a long one. It requires decades of investment, perseverance and commitment – a situation particularly true for often under-resourced neglected tropical diseases...... More >>>

Lao runners compete at 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
Two Lao runners are competing at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China from May 29-30.
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