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21 January 2025

- ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 kicks off in Johor
The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 (ATF) officially began in Johor, Malaysia, on January 18 with the theme of “Unity in Motion: Shaping ASEAN’s Tourism Tomorrow”. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof , Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, and Chief Minister of Johor,  YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi, ASEAN tourism ministers, and dialogue partners... ......More>>>

- Mines ministry evaluates investment projects, strengthens managerial measures for 2025   
Officials of the Ministry of Energy and Mines and representatives of mining companies and other stakeholders are sharing lessons learned and discussing plans for higher quality and effective investments in mining projects for 2025. These issues are on the agenda of a two-day open meeting that began on January 20 and has brought together key stakeholders, ministry officials, provincial leaders, and representatives of relevant ministries and mining companies to assess the progress made in 2024 and to formulate plans for this year. .....More>>>

- ASEAN FM’ retreat opens in Langkawi with focus on inclusivity, sustainability
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat kicked off in Langkawi, Malaysia, on Sunday, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. .....More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining celebrates remarkable growth and achievements in 2024
Over the past 12 months, Phu Bia Mining (PBM) – a leading mining company in Laos - marked many significant operational achievements and strategic initiatives that advanced multiple development projects at the Company’s Phu Kham Copper-Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Operations......More>>>

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- Russia backs UXO clearance operation in Huaphan

Over the past two months, Lao and Russian military bomb disposal experts have removed 189 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO) from 9.11 hectares of land in Viengxay district, Huaphan province.. .......More>>>

- Agriculture ministry raises concerns over pesticide use

Agriculture officials across the country are working to raise public awareness around pesticide waste management and to build capacity for the monitoring of pesticide management. . ....More>>>

- Lao voices heard at  ASEAN-Japan students conference

Approximately 100 students from Laos, other ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste visited Japan to participate in the “ASEAN-Japan Students Conference” under Japan’s Friendship Ties Programme “JENESYS”......More>>>

- Laos, Indonesia to expand economic cooperation
Laos and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to boosting economic ties and strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Thongsavanh Phomvihane and his Indonesian counterpart Mr Sugiono met on January 19 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat. ......More>>>

- Laos, Cambodia mull cross-border bridge construction
Lao and Cambodian working groups met on January 17 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia, to discuss the possible construction of the Tonle Ropov-Selamphao Bridge and access roads. ......More>>>

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Govt approves digital transformation of vehicle management and transport management project
 The Lao government will cooperate with the private sector Lao Smart Transformation Data & Technologies Co Ltd. for..... 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, under the theme “Experience Hubei culture in Laos”. .... More >>>

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The role of media in Laos: Progress, challenges, and the path ahead
This story marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR, and the 105th birthday of President Kaysone Phomvihane ......More>>>

As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- After 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian .. ,......More >>>

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In what ways does the Lao People’s Army contribute to national development?
The Lao People’s Army celebrates its 76th anniversary on January 20. This occasion is a time to reflect on the vital role . .... More >>>

Army personnel celebrate wins in National Defence Cup
Winners from various departments of the Ministry of National Defence on Sunday celebrated their success at the close of the Minister of National Defence ........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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