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5 September 2025


New update - PM meets President Putin to strengthen ties, eyes BRICS membershipPrime Minister Sonexay Siphandone paid a courtesy call on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok on September 4 during the 10th Eastern Economic........More>>>

New update - UN Assistant Secretary-General visits Laos, reaffirms UNDP’s commitment to national development goals
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms Kanni Wignaraja........More>>>

- Xi meets Lao president
BEIJING (Xinhua) – Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met with Thongloun Sisoulith, secretary.......More>>>

- LDB Bank, BNK Busan Bank partner to offer free remittance services to Laos Laos and the Republic of Korea’s banks have entered a partnership to facilitate remittance transfers from Korea - one of the main destinations for Lao migrant........More>>>

- Luang Prabang welcomes over 2.4 mn visitors in eight months
Luang Prabang has continued to cement its reputation as Laos’ top travel destination, with more than 2.4 million visitors recorded in the first eight months of this year.......More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining, Xaysomboun sign agreement for US$4.8 million five-year community development fund
Phu Bia Mining Limited (PBM), a 90 percent-owned subsidiary of the Australian company PanAust Limited (a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned Guangdong Rising....More>>>

- Ministry partners with CP ALL Laos to raise local products to international standards
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has joined hands with CP ALL Laos to promote Lao products by upgrading them to international standards and widening........More>>>


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- Sixty-one people killed in August road accidents, slightly down from July
 
Road traffic accidents continue to take a heavy toll across Laos, with 61 people killed in August despite a slight decline compared to the previous month..........More>>>

- Rivers rise in Khammuan and Savannakhet, flood risk increases

The Xebangfay River in Khammuan province and the Xaychamphon River in Savannakhet province have risen above the flood warning threshold, prompting authorities to urgey.......More>>>

- Laos and China partner to strengthen state audit operations
The Lao State Audit Organisation (SAO-Lao) is collaborating with the National Audit Office of China to enhance the quality of state auditing in Laos. .........More>>>

- Military prepares parade instructors for 50th National Day celebrations
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) approaches its historic 50th National Day on December 2, the Ministry of National Defence has launched an intensive ..........More>>>

- Laos, Thailand strengthen ties in Mekong River management, environmental protection
The governments of Laos and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on sustainable management of the Mekong River Basin and environmental protection..........More>>>

- REAL project advances higher education in Laos
The Reforming Higher Education in Laos (REAL) project will promote structural reform for the effective implementation of an outcomes-based approach, creating strategies, mechanisms and resources essential for the modernisation of higher education in Laos. .........More>>>

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Automotive industry expanding in Laos, industry association says
Imports of cars, trucks, and heavy machinery have increased steadily from 2021 to 2025, reflecting the continued growth and expansion of Laos’ automotive industry...... More >>>

National Institute of Fine Arts launches Short Video Competition
The stage is set, and the opportunity for passionate creators is finally here. People aged between 15 and 35 with a love for storytelling through video and dreams of........ More >>>

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Vietnamese ambassador highlights 80 years of independence and enduring Vietnam-Laos friendship
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (2 September 1945-2 September 2025), Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos .......More>>>

Vietnamese State leader meets Russian President in China
BEIJING (VNS/ANN) -- Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong had a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on the occasion of his attendance at the 80th anniversary of the world people’s ............... More >>>

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What should we do to ensure better protection of wildlife?
Wildlife in Laos faces unprecedented threats. Habitat loss and illegal poaching are chipping away at biodiversity at an alarming rate. .... . More >>>

Runners promote tourism in Vientiane province during event
Runners from across the country and international participants, including some from neighboring countries, will have participate in the friendly running event for the Governor’s Cup of Vientiane province on September 7. ......More >>>

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23 Km Farm, an organic escape with tasty food
Just a short drive from Vientiane, 23 Km Farm is more than a destination, it’s an experience. Nestled in a lush, spacious and green area, an organic farm invites visitors ...More >>>


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