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18 July 2025

New update - A Life for Laos: The enduring legacy of President Souphanouvong
Commemorating the 116th birth anniversary of President Souphanouvong, who helped shape modern Laos (July 13, 1909 – July 13, 2025)
President Souphanouvong, revered as a national hero, a brilliant intellectual and a revolutionary of unwavering resolve, devoted his life to the liberation, unity and development of Laos. ......More>>>

- Govt sets course for sustained economic growth, tackles key challenges
The government has approved key priorities and action plans to address economic challenges and drive growth, following strong performance in the first half of 2025. Chaired by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, the cabinet meeting with provincial governors and representatives from key state bodies noted that the economy grew by 4.5 percent in the first half of 2025........More>>>

- Laos, Belarus agree to strengthen ties, waive visas  
Laos and Belarus have agreed to deepen ties across a range of areas from trade to investment, tourism and more as ministers of foreign affairs of the two countries held talks in Vientiane.
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, accompanied by a government delegation, is paying an official visit to Laos from July 16-18, at the invitation of his Lao counterpart, Mr Thongsavanh Phomvihane, the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release...........More>>>

- City leaders organise emergency flood response
A multi-agency flood preparedness drill took place at the Ang Nam Houm Reservoir in Vientiane on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen emergency response, rescue coordination, and social assistance delivery in flood-prone areas of the city. The Vientiane ..........More>>>

- iM Financial Group and Korean Real Estate Board provided new library to boost learning opportunities in Sangthong
Anewly built library at Phialad Primary School in Sangthong district, Vientiane, was officially handed over to the school on Tuesday, in a ceremony jointly organised by Good Neighbors Laos and the Sangthong district education and sports office. .....More>>>


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- Savannakhet authorities seize 700 cubic metres of illegal timber

Authorities in Phin district, Savannakhet province, have confiscated about 700 cubic metres of illegally felled timber over the past month, signalling a renewed crackdown on illicit logging in the province........More>>>

- Weather bureau issues flood warning
The Meteorology and Hydrology Department has issued a flood warning for communities near rivers and low-lying areas in Phongsaly, Luang Namtha, Bokeo, Xayabouly, Oudomxay and Xaysomboun provinces, saying that more heavy rainfall could cause landslides and flooding.
Low pressure is still covering all parts of Laos which, combined with the southwest monsoon, which will bring more heavy rain to many areas of the northwest........More>>>

- Japanese volunteer ends successful youth activities mission in Laos
A Japanese volunteer has bid a fond farewell to her Lao counterparts following the completion of her one-year assignment in Laos under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) programme.........More>>>

- Vietnamese university eyes closer cooperation in higher education with Laos
VIENTIANE (VNA) -- A delegation from Hanoi Financial and Banking University (FBU) is paying a working visit to Laos from July 15-18 in order to promote cooperation in higher education..........More>>>

- Plans endorsed to strengthen Lao-Luxembourg provincial health programme
Key achievements and ongoing challenges under the Lao-Luxembourg Health and Nutrition Programme were highlighted during a high-level meeting in Vientiane, where plans were endorsed to further strengthen Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services in target provinces. ......More>>>

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Vietnamese investor to grow coffee, durian, blueberries in Champasak 
Champasak province has granted Lao-Viet Agriculture Company Limited a concession to grow coffee, durian and blueberries on 50.4 hectares in Nonglear village of Pakxong district in the southern part of Laos.......... More >>>

Top five contestants in Mister Universe Laos contest announced
The organisers of the Mister Universe Laos pageant have announced the names of the top five contestants, chosen by popular vote from among 18 competitors, who will advance to the final round. ........ More >>>

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How women from Vientiane’s remote areas are finding their way to safer births
The sky was beginning to lighten over the hills of Vientiane province as a small group of pregnant women prepared for its journey.
Wrapped in scarves against the morning chill, they walked the winding.....More>>>

China’s first wind tunnel for low-altitude aircraft aerodynamic research completed, operational in South China
(Global Times/BRNN) -- China’s first composite wind tunnel dedicated to aerodynamic research of low-altitude aircraft was officially completed and put into operation in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province on...... More >>>

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What should the government do to keep Vientiane’s footpaths clear?
City authorities undertook a clear-up operation recently, ordering the removal of makeshift awnings, oversized signs, and sprawling vendor displays that have long encroached upon pavements. While this isn’t the.... . More >>>

Laos to face Vietnam at ASEAN U-23 football championship
Following a 1-1 draw with Cambodia, Laos will face a much tougher opponent in Vietnam at the ASEAN U-23 Championship currently underway at the Patriot Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia........More >>>

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Foreign journalists enjoy insightful visit to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China Journalists from 40 countries expressed enthusiasm and were impressed ...More >>>


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