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23 January 2025

- Laos, Japan elevate ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
Laos and Japan have opened a new chapter in their bilateral ties by elevating their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which coincides with the 70th anniversary.......More>>>

- Youth-led climate campaign launched to tackle environmental challenges
Environmental challenges in Laos will be tackled through sustainable consumption and production practices encouraged under the Climate Exchange Campaign....More>>>

- Lao Brewery Company to contribute to Laos through taxes, exports and CSR initiatives
The Lao Brewery Company Ltd (LBC), a business leader in Laos since 1973, is proud to support the government’s initiatives through its contribution as the nation’s biggest taxpayer.......More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining supports Lao families visiting Vientiane as their children undergo cleft palate surgery
Phu Bia Mining is proud to announce its continued support for families from across Laos who have travelled to Vientiane for life-changing treatment for their children affected by cleft palates. .....More>>>

- Laos and Australia: enduring bonds and shared achievements marked on Australia Day
On 26 January, Australians will celebrate our national day. It is a moment for us to cherish Australia’s diverse and multicultural society, shared values, and aspirations for the future...More>>>

- LXML Sepon receives prestigious A+ Rating
The Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) has been awarded the esteemed A+ Rating by the Ministry of Energy and Mines. ...More>>>

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- Luang Nantha bags two ASEAN tourism standard awards

Luang Namtha province has received two ASEAN Tourism Standard Awards, namely for the Nalan Neua Adventure Tourism Round in Luang Namtha district (a hiking trail) and an ASEAN Clean Public Toilet Award.......More>>>

- Chinese nationals detained over illegal call centre operations 

Bokeo authorities and Chinese police have detained 41 Chinese nationals working at call centres set up in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone for the purpose of international scam operations.....More>>>

- Xekong education department tackles rising school dropout rate

The Xekong Provincial Education and Sports Department is working to address the problem of student dropouts in primary and secondary schools, with a record number of children quitting school last year.....More>>>

- Traditional medicine gets boost with new partnership
The Institute of Medicine and Traditional Medicine under the Ministry of Health on Monday signed an agreement with the Chanthabouly district Young Businessmen’s Association to improve the quality and quantity of traditional medicine products......More>>>

- KOICA volunteers drive development progress in Laos
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in Laos last week convened a meeting to summarise its main development cooperation projects and volunteer management systems in Laos.......More>>>

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Laos’ foreign trade worth US$ 1.43 bn in November 2024
Laos’ two-way trade during November 2024 was worth US$1.428 billion, reflecting an active trading month despite economic fluctuations. ..... More >>>

Hundreds celebrate Chinese New Year in Laos
Hundreds of people from Laos and China shared in activities organised at the China Cultural Centre in Vientiane over the weekend to celebrate the Chinese New Year,.... More >>>

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Celebrating 76 years of the Lao People’s Army: A legacy of national pride and progress
The Lao People’s Army (LPA) marked its 76th anniversary on January 20, celebrating a legacy of resilience, dedication and achievements in safeguarding Laos’ independence ......More>>>

Xi speaks with Putin, calling on China, Russia to uphold int’l fairness, justice
BEIJING (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said he is willing to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue guiding bilateral relations towards a new height in the new year.......More >>>

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The power of diplomacy and development: The Mekong demands it. The people deserve it
Three years ago, I stepped into the role as CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat, with a belief.. More >>>

Lao table tennis federation pursues development progress
The Lao Table Tennis Federation will hold additional national and international level events in 2025, it was reported last week at the General Assembly........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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