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10 April 2025


- Concessions awarded for large-scale durian cultivation
Authorities in Attapeu province have awarded concessions to three Lao companies, enabling them to grow durian on hundreds of hectares of land as part of the government’s broader effort to boost the cultivation of fruit on a commercial basis.......More>>>

- Laos’ GDP to grow 3.9 percent this year, ADB forecasts
Logistics and tourism services will continue to be the main driver of growth in Laos, with GDP forecast to grow moderately by 3.9 percent in 2025 and 4.0 percent in 2026, amid macroeconomic challenges, according to the latest report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).......More>>>

- Lao army team completes earthquake relief mission in Myanmar
A team from the Lao People’s Army returned to Laos on Tuesday after providing medical supplies and assisting with the treatment of earthquake victims in Myanmar........More>>>

- Raising the bar, raising the flag: Beerlao’s Gold Award win at Monde Selection salutes Laos’ spirit, innovation and global rise
In a shining testament to national pride and brewing excellence, Lao Brewery Company (LBC) has once again earned global recognition when two of its flagship products.....More>>>

- Mokvat farmers embrace coffee cultivation for sustainable livelihoods
Farmers in Mokvat village, Viengkham district, Luang Prabang province, are increasingly turning to coffee cultivation, encouraged by the crop’s long-term economic benefits....More>>>

- Coal-fired power plant in Xekong province to generate power for Cambodia
The Phonesack Group Co., Ltd is investing US$4 billion in the construction of a large coal-fired thermal power plant in Xekong province, with the power generated to be sold to Cambodia....More>>>

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- Huaphan expands tourism links with Vietnam

Government officials from Huaphan province and Vietnam have discussed the possibilities for future cooperation, hoping to create stronger links that would bolster their tourism industries.......More>>>

- Education ministry to increase student allowance to boost school enrolment

In a bid to boost student enrolment across the country, the Ministry of Education and Sports has announced plans to increase student allowances, with funding to come from the government budget. ....More>>>

- Govt hosts high-level dialogue on UN Funding Compact

The United Nations is furthering cooperation with the government to improve its funding contributions and ensure strengthened transparency, efficiency, and accountability in its operations, including demonstrating tangible impacts on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).....More>>>

- Conservation backers target Laos-China railway route in campaign against wildlife trafficking
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Laos and the German aid agency GIZ will run a campaign from April 25-27 against the illegal trafficking of wildlife along the route of the Laos-China Railway......More>>>

- Korean-Lao food contest marks 30 years of diplomatic ties
The final round of the Korean-Lao Food Pairing Idea Contest in Vientiane on Wednesday was a fitting celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Laos, spotlighting culinary innovation and cultural exchange. The contest was hosted by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Vientiane.....More>>>

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BCEL announces temporary suspension of foreign currency transfer fees
The Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL), the leading commercial bank in Laos, has announced a temporary suspension of foreign currency transfer fees....... More >>>

‘Sounds and Gestures 3’ unites guests in celebratory fusion for 70th anniversary of Laos-Japan  diplomatic ties
Japan Foundation’s Vientiane Liaison Office, in collaboration with Fanglao Dance Company, presented “Sounds and Gestures 3”,..... More >>>

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Savannakhet strengthens agricultural resilience through climate adaptation research
Savannakhet province, the largest in Laos and a key agricultural hub, is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Frequent floods and droughts have taken ...More>>>

The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday........More >>>

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What should the government do to ensure the food we eat is clean?
Samples of fruit and vegetables on sale at markets in Sikhottabong district were recently tested for pesticide residues. While most samples were safe,..... More >>>

Lao snooker players vie for national team selection
Some 82 snooker players from 13 clubs in Vientiane are competing at the 1st Lao Billiards-Snooker Federation Championship, hoping to lift the President’s Cup, .......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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