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22 January 2025

- PM meets with Japanese Crown Prince in Tokyo
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his wife on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and his wife at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, where the Lao leader and the Japanese Prime Minister will push forward......More>>>

- Lao businesses pick up 19 ASEAN Tourism Standard Awards
Tourism businessess from across Laos received 19 ASEAN Tourism Awards, announced at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Johor, Malaysia. Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Mrs Darany Phommavongsa presented the ASEAN Tourism......More>>>

- Xieng Khuang police wipe out opium poppy crop
Xieng Khuang authorities last week destroyed over 14,100 square metres of opium poppies in Phoukoud district, cut down opium poppy, smashing the plants with wooden sticks and uprooting them to prevent regrowth......More>>>

- Lao Mobile Money, a key player in the digital economy
Lao Mobile Money Sole Company Limited with its MmoneyX – a leading digital transaction platform in Laos – has demonstrated itself as a key player in the emerging digital economy in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region......More>>>

- Inje University hosts emergency nursing care workshop
Inje University’s Leading University Project for International Cooperation (LUPIC) team successfully organised an emergency nursing care workshop in Vientiane on January 17....More>>>

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- Extreme weather events last year cost Laos 6 trillion kip

The National Disaster Management Committee has assessed the cost of the damage caused by monsoon flooding and landslides last year at more than 6 trillion kip........More>>>

- PM2.5 levels exceed safe limits in Vientiane

Air pollution levels in Vientiane have exceeded safe limits, with PM2.5 concentrations reaching hazardous levels in several areas, according to a report issued by the Natural Resource and Environment Research Institute on January 21.....More>>>

- Army celebrates past achievements, prepares to combat future challenges as it marks 76th anniversary

The unwavering dedication of the armed forces, Party leadership and the Lao people will continue to safeguard the nation and build a brighter future for Laos......More>>>

- Army unit removes over 6,000 UXO devices
Unit 58 of the Lao People’s Army has removed 6,859 unexploded items of wartime ordnance (UXO) from 338.6 hectares of land, directly benefiting 45,502 local residents.......More>>>

- Temps rise in the south, cold weather continues in the north
A high pressure system is covering all parts of Laos, with temperatures rising countrywide but remaining chilly in mountainous and plateau areas, the northern provinces and Xaysomboun until January 26. ......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 and development. ......More>>>

Trump sets out to erase Biden’s legacy with pardons and orders immediately after taking office
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump began erasing Joe Biden ’s legacy immediately after taking office as the nation’s 47th president on Monday, pardoning ,......More >>>

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What are your thoughts on improving road safety in Laos?
Road accidents are a pressing issue as they are increasingly frequent and leave devastating consequences in their wake. Vientiane Times asked city residents to suggest... More >>>

Lao, Thai tennis players compete in tournament to mark Army Day
More than 60 players from clubs in Vientiane and seven provinces in Thailand took part in the 2nd Lao-Thai Friendly Tennis Competition at Anothai Sporting Club.........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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