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9 September 2025


- Govt, Korean firm ink deal on tourism development in Vientiane province
The government has signed a concession agreement with a South Korean company that paves the way for the development of tourism in Phonhong district, Vientiane province......More>>>

- KOTRA Vientiane concludes Laos K-Food Trade Mission 2025
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Vientiane has successfully concluded the Laos K-Food Trade Mission 2025, which took place from September 5 to 7 in cooperation with Kok Kok Mega Mart, one of the country’s leading retail platforms. The mission attracted strong interest from the Lao public, drawing 2,525 visitors over two days and underscoring the growing appeal of Korean agri-food products in the local market.........More>>>

- Govt, UNDP launch climate, sustainable finance hub to drive LDC graduation
The government has launched a new Climate and Sustainable Finance Hub in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen development financing as the country prepares for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026 amid financial challenges......More>>>

- Next-Gen Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms in India
The GST Tax system was introduced in India in 2017 to streamline and reduce scores of different taxes in the Centre and States, which had made the tax system complicated and less efficient.
The GST system has worked well in India, has become stable, and generated revenue of about Rs1.6 lakh crore(US$20 billion) per month.....More>>>

- Banque Franco-Lao supports LNCCI’s service to the business community with multimillion-kip contribution
Banque Franco-Lao (BFL) last week gave a financial contribution of 60 million kip to the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) to strengthen the chamber’s capacity to deliver services to the business community. CEO of the commercial bank, Mr Michael De Clercq, handed over the funds to the Chamber’s Vice President Daovone Phachanthavong at the Chamber’s headquarters in Vientiane..........More>>>


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- UNDP backs improved public service delivery in Luang Prabang

The United Nations Development Programme is supporting the modernisation of public service delivery through One Door Service Centres (ODSCs), helping people to obtain essential documents more quickly and at lower cost...........More>>>

- Tanmixay-Nasala road upgrade over 70 percent complete
 
Upgrade of the road running between Tanmixay village and the Nasala intersection in Xaythany district, Vientiane, has now reached 72 percent completion. .......More>>>

- Türkiye provides upgraded prosthetic workshop for COPE
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has provided a newly renovated and equipped Centre for Medical Rehabilitation Prosthetic and Orthotic Workshop for the COPE centre. .........More>>>

- Five killed, nine injured in UXO accidents to mid year
Five people lost their lives and nine others were injured in UXO-related accidents in the first six months of this year, of which 60 percent were children..........More>>>

- Laos calls for stronger media ties in Global South
Laos has called on Global South countries to build closer ties and share more information, delivering the message during a high-level media and think tank.........More>>>

- Health Poverty Action supports health security in Laos
Health Poverty Action and its partners have supported the National Assembly to launch a series of workshops titled “Catalysing Parliamentary Leadership for Health Security..........More>>>

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Lao Bullion Bank launches gold trading app
The Lao Bullion Bank Co., Ltd. (LBB) launched its groundbreaking mobile application “LBB PLUS”, under the slogan “Opening the door to stability”, on the sidelines of the Laos Gold Festival on Friday...... More >>>

Johnny from Laos shines at Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 in Bangkok
Laos is celebrating another proud moment on the international stage as Johnny, the Mister Cosmopolitan Laos 2025, secured a spot among the Top 10 finalists at the Mister......... 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>>>

UN General Assembly adopts resolution to boost cooperation with SCO
(China Daily/ANN) -- The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on cooperation between the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation........... More >>>

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Should locals be allowed free entry to Laos’ landmark attractions?
Every visitor, whether local or foreign, contributes to the wear and tear of a museum, temple, waterfall, historic site or other attraction. The upkeep of these sites is costly, but should Lao nationals have to pay to visit places that are an integral part .... . More >>>

Laos faces Macau in AFC U23 Asian Cup’s qualifying match
The Lao men’s football team will face Macau Special Administrative Region in the third match of the qualifying games for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Indonesia at 3.30 pm on September 9.......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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