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9 January 2025

- PM Chinh’s visit significant to both Vietnam, Laos
Vientiane (VNA) -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Laos and his co-chairing of the 47th meeting of the Vietnam - Laos Inter-Governmental Committee is extremely important to both Vietnam and Laos, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam told the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the trip......More>>>

- Sinkhole in Khammuan filled in, area declared safe
Khammuan authorities have filled in a sinkhole that appeared in a field near a potash mine in Pakpeng village, Thakhaek district, and have declared the area safe......More>>>

- Vietnam reaffirms support for worker development
The newly appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos has reiterated his government’s support for vocational training in Laos, aiming to improve the skills of Lao workers.......More>>>

- Experience the Enchanting Snowy Landscapes of China - A Special Initiative by the China Cultural Center in Laos
Part 4 -Liaoning

A world of ice and snow in Liaoning.
Liaoning boasts 38 ski resorts of various sizes, 25 of which are of professional standard with beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes, while 7 are provincial or higher-level resorts. .......More>>>

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- Agriculture ministry boosts food production to ensure self-sufficiency

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry made good progress with efforts last year to produce more essential food items such as rice, meat, eggs, fish and vegetables.......More>>>

- Road upgrade underway in Vangvieng amid tourism boom

A comprehensive road upgrade is underway in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province, to accommodate the increasing number of visitors to the holiday hotspot.....More>>>

- 134 tonnes rice donated to Luang Namtha flood victims

Luang Namtha provincial authorities have delivered 134 tonnes of rice to villages in Sing district, after crops were inundated by flooding in September.
The rice was provided by ASEAN Plus Three rice stores and was officially handed over at the Sing District Club on January 7.......More>>>

- Dengue infections on the rise in Laos
Dengue fever infections are increasing in Laos, with 11 deaths reported in 2024 with the capital of Vientiane recording a higher infection rate than other provinces......More>>>

- Medical volunteers to provide free surgeries
A team of medical professionals from the US-based Operation International is set to offer free surgeries in March. From March 15-21, they will visit a hospital in Huaphan province to perform cleft palate surgery, skull deformity surgery, and facial deformity surgery......More>>>

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Huaphan economy grew by 4.73 percent
The development of the agriculture, forestry, tourism and education sectors in Huaphan province was the main driver for the growth of the local economy in 2024...... More >>>

China Cultural Centre exhibition highlights life around the Laos-China railway
The China Cultural Centre in Vientiane has opened an exhibition of paintings by artists from Yunnan province depicting scenes from..... More >>>

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Top news items of 2024
Laos encountered both challenges and opportunities throughout 2024, but the most outstanding events were the country’s successful chairing of ASEAN, the 45th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, ......More>>>

All-out rescue efforts urged in quake relief
(China Daily) -- President Xi Jinping ordered all-out rescue efforts to save lives and minimise casualties following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that jolted Dingri county of Shigatse in the Xizang autonomous region on Tuesday.......More >>>

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What should be done to address the rising tide of crime and drug abuse?
Crimes such as robbery, fraud and gambling are increasingly plaguing communities across the nation, but none are as pervasive or destructive as drug abuse. With new substances
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Military teams vie for glory at Lao Army Day games
Teams from various departments of the Ministry of National Defence are competing at the military games in Laos to mark the 76th Lao People’s Army Day.........More >>>

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Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit Laos Year 2024. ...More >>>


 
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