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1 July 2025


- Laos steps up life skills education for gender equality
The Ministry of Education and Sports is partnering with Room to Read Laos to roll out a new project aimed at strengthening life skills education and promoting gender equality in secondary schools. The Life Skills Education for Gender Equality Project will run from July 2025 to June 2029 in Luang Prabang and Champasak provinces, with a total budget of more than 34 billion kip.....More>>>

- China-Laos Railway cross-border transport hits new record in first half of 2025
(Global Times) --  In the first half of 2025, the cross-border transport handled by China-Laos Railway hit a record high, demonstrating robust growth in both passenger traffic and freight volume. According to data from the Mohan’s entry-exit frontier inspection station on the China-Laos border in Southwest China’s Yunnan province, as of 10:00 am on Monday, the Mohan railway port had processed more than 145,000 inbound and outbound passenger trips from 91 countries and regions in the first half of the year, marking year-on-year increases of 16 percent and 3.5 percent, respectively. .......More>>>

- Heavy rain destroys house, damage farmland and lifestock in provinces
Torrential rain caused a house in Namkhien village, Hom district, Xaysomboun province, to collapse in the early hours of Monday morning, with the damage estimated at about 180 million kip. The two-storey house, measuring 12x15 metres. .....More>>>

- Luang Prabang’s hidden gem blending southern cuisine with folk music
In the gentle embrace of Luang Prabang’s old quarter, where the air is thick with history and the Mekong glides past in soft reflection, one may stumble upon a place both humble and unforgettable. Tone Pheng is not simply a restaurant nor merely a.....More>>>

- Hot spring water transported 50km to support Bokeo’s tourism and economic zone
Bokeo authorities have begun transporting hot spring water over a distance of nearly 50 kilometres to the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, aiming to install hot spring facilities for visitors and promote tourism in the area. The Poung Loc hot spring contains........More>>>


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- Laos-Korea rice project set to boost yields in Pakngum

The Rice Production Foundation Project, supported by the Laos Korea Programme for International Cooperation in Agricultural Technology (KOPIA) Centre, has established a new rice breeding facility in Pakngum district, Vientiane. ......More>>>

- Laos, India mull closer ties in trade and investment
Senior government officials from Laos and India plan to enhance business cooperation, aiming to attract more investors and identify ways to export Lao products to India.......More>>>

- Mekong Tourism Forum concludes in Luang Prabang. Myanmar to host 2026
The 2025 Mekong Tourism Forum, held in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, concluded on Thursday, with Laos officially handing over hosting duties for the 2026 event to Myanmar.......More>>>

- Laos opens first plant inspection and quarantine office to boost agricultural trade
Laos opened its first plant inspection and quarantine office on Friday in Vientiane, aimed at certifying the quality of plant products and ensuring agricultural food safety in line with regional standards. ....More>>>

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Economy on track to grow 3.9 percent in 2025 amid ongoing fragility
The economy is projected to grow by 3.9 percent in 2025 and slightly rebound to 4.0 percent in 2026, reflecting a moderate but fragile recovery, ...... More >>>

Top 5 finalists announced for Mister Universe Laos 2025
As the Mister Universe Laos 2025 competition reaches its halfway mark, the Top 5 standout contestants have emerged, showcasing exceptional potential, strong stage presence and consistent high scores across multiple rounds and....... More >>>

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Monthly phone fee sparks mixed reactions from users
When mobile phone users hear their phones ring, they instinctively reach into pockets, backpacks, or shirt pockets—only to ......More>>>

Extreme heatwaves underscore climate urgency, demand actio
LONDON (Xinhua) -- Over the past few weeks, heatwaves have hit several regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and eastern Asia.......More >>>

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How can we stay healthy when living in flooded conditions?
While floodwater may appear harmless it can carry invisible threats that pose serious health problems. Recent heavy rain has caused flooding in Saravan, Phongsaly  ...... More >>>

Laos to face Uzbekistan in Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
Laos will face host Uzbekistan in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying rounds in Tashkent on July 2 after losing 0-9 to Nepal on Sunday. ........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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