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11 April 2025


- Laos named most affordable travel destination for 2025
Laos has been ranked as the world’s most budget-friendly destination for 2025, according to the Travel and Tour World (TTW) website......More>>>

- Lao Bullion Bank, KPV Gold collaborate to elevate gold business, offer exclusive privileges
The Lao Bullion Bank  (LBB) and KPV Gold celebrated the success of their partnership by launching a special promotion for customers purchasing KPV Gold between April 9 and June 30, 2025.......More>>>

- Rail operator sets holiday rules for traffic at Vientiane station
The Laos-China Railway Company has issued regulations regarding vehicle parking and passenger drop-off at Vientiane station during the Lao New Year holiday period, to ensure orderly traffic flow.....More>>>

- Celebrating Lao new year 2568: a joyful start to the Year of the Snake
As the calendar turns to mid-April, the entire nation of Laos erupts into colour, laughter, and the splashing of water as the Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) celebrations get underway. ........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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- Insurance sector holds strong growth potential: finance ministry
 
Laos’ insurance sector is showing steady growth and holds strong development potential, according to the Ministry of Finance.......More>>>

- Technology ministry holds contest to boost cybersecurity skills

The Ministry of Technology and Communications is organising the Lao Cybersecurity Challenge as part of Lao Digital Week 2025. The aim of the competition is to strengthen the cybersecurity skills of the younger generation and professionals in the field, as well as the partnership between the Ministry of Technology and Communications, the Department of Cybersecurity, and cybersecurity companies.. ....More>>>

- S. Korea backs education in Huaphan province

Secondary school students in Huaphan province are set to benefit from improved learning conditions through a partnership between the province’s Department of Education and Sports and the Republic of The Corce Peace 3000 Project, according to local media......More>>>

- New agricultural extension center to enhance farming skills and seedling production
Farmers in Vientiane province are set to benefit from improved access to quality crop varieties, modern training facilities, and technical support following the opening of the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development Extension on April 8, 2025......More>>>

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Safety first for bus passengers over Lao New Year holiday, station manager says
Passengers travelling from Vientiane to towns in central and southern Laos will enjoy improved and safer journeys thanks to comprehensive preparations by the management....... 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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Conveyor belt shabu brings fresh twist to Vientiane’s dining scene
In the heart of Vientiane, a culinary innovation is turning heads and tantalising taste buds. The country’s first conveyor belt shabu restaurant owned and operated by Lao entrepreneurs, not a franchise, has officially...More>>>

Six cases of Legionnaires’ disease detected, health alert for Sydney’s CBD
(ABC) -- Anyone who has visited Sydney’s CBD in the past 10 days has been told to monitor for symptoms of the potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease after six people were........More >>>

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What’s the best and safest way to celebrate Lao New Year?
Vientiane authorities have issued regulations aimed at ensuring public safety during the Lao New Year revelry, to prevent accidents and unruly behaviour. .... More >>>

Vientiane sports officials gear up for National Games
Officials from the Vientiane Education and Sports Department are preparing for the 12th National Games, which is taking place in the city in November, and are.......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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