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14 November 2024

- That Luang festival a boost for locally-made products: President
The annual That Luang Festival serves not only to enable devotees to worship the grand stupa and preserve long-held traditions, but also showcases Lao-made goods. The event provides a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises to display their goods, while also fostering economic growth through tourism and local commerce.........More>>>

- National Assembly VP calls for unity among citizens and Lao-origin people abroad
The Vice President of the National Assembly, Mrs Sounthone Xayyachack, warmly welcomed Lao-origin people from abroad during their visit to their motherland and emphasised the importance of unity among them and the citizens of Laos. Mrs Sounthone expressed appreciation for the Lao-origin people living overseas, whom the Lao government considers essential members of the nation. She acknowledged their role in fostering friendship and cooperation between Laos and the countries they reside in. The Lao-origin people abroad are valued as vital contributors to the nation’s progress and prosperity.. .......More>>>

- Future Lao legal practitioners welcome JICA experts’ lecture
As part of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Legal Project in Laos, experts delivered a lecture titled “Acquiring Professional Legal Skills” to students at the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) on November 11, 2024. The Japanese experts, including prosecutor Mr Hayato Yaoita and lawyer Mr Akitaka Asambo, presented to approximately 80 enthusiastic NIJ students in the first part of a two-session series. . ..........More>>>

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- KOICA completes geospatial data infrastructure in Savannakhet SEZ

The establishment of geospatial data infrastructure in the Savannakhet Special Economic Zone has been successfully completed, thanks to a grant-supported project from the Korea International .......More>>>

- Remains of nine Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, experts found in Laos

NGHE AN (VNA) -- A search team from Nghe An has discovered the remains of nine Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts in the Lao provinces of Xieng Khuang and Xaysomboun over the past month, the .....More>>>

- Xaysomboun to celebrate city pillar, Chao Anouvong statue

Xaysomboun province will hold a ceremony on Monday to celebrate Visit Laos Year 2024, the city pillar, and the 3rd anniversary of the Chao Anouvong statue, with a special programme of events set to take place. .....More>>>

- Lao students eye study opportunities in Japan

Lao and Japanese universities paired up this week to spread the word among Lao students about the study opportunities available to them at universities in Japan.. ...More>>>

- Care work and labour migration in ASEAN
The government will work with other ASEAN countries to resolve issues around care workers, including their low wages and lack of benefits, with these issues gaining more prominence due to the increasing .......More>>>

- ASEAN focuses on maritime cooperation for blue economy, sustainable growth 
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will continue strengthening maritime connectivity and enhancing cooperation in sea transportation to generate mutual benefits across the region.   .......More>>>

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Betagro opens Lao facility to offer sustainable animal feed supply
An integrated agro-industrial and food company, Betagro (BTG), recently inaugurated their first feed mill in Vientiane, ...... More >>>

ASEAN film-makers get lessons from S. Korean experts
Young film-makers from the 10 ASEAN countries on Tuesday received certificates after completing a training programme in Vientiane titled “ASEAN-ROK Leaders Incubator: FLY2024”, led ..... More >>>

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Celebration of creativity at Handicraft Fair 2024
The 2024 Handicraft Fair in Vientiane has unleashed an array of fresh designs and innovative crafts from diverse ethnic groups across Laos. ....More>>>

China snuffs out memorials to victims of deadly car rampage
ZHUHAI (The Straits Times/ANN) -– Officials in southern China ramped up security on Nov 13 at the site of one of the country’s deadliest mass-casualty events in years, snuffing out makeshift memorials ........More >>>

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What do you think about the parking fees for the That Luang festival?
The That Luang festival organising committee has set parking fees at 10,000 kip for motorbikes, 15,000 kip for tuk-tuks, and a maximum of 50,000 kip for cars. Facebook users have made numerous ,.....More >>>

Lao bodybuilders return home following victory at world meet
Lao bodybuilders returned home on Wednesday after picking up five medals at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships, held in the Maldives from November 5-11... .......More >>>

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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


 
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