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11 November 2024

- Lao, Vietnamese presidents hold online talks
Party Secretary General and state President Thongloun Sisoulith on Friday held talks via video link with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong to discuss bilateral ties and congratulate the Vietnamese leader on his becoming the new head of state......More>>>

- PM wraps up attendance at key regional summit
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and a high-level Lao delegation have concluded their visit to Kunming, China, to attend last week’s 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit. ......More>>>

- Joint Chamber event with Industek to be held at their new state-of-the-art Training Centre in Vientiane
Lao workers and staff will benefit from participating in new state-of-the-art training at Laos’ first Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Training, hosted by..........More>>>

- Mekong boat trip offers taste of timeless Luang Prabang
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles on Visit Laos Year 2024.
As the golden sun begins its descent, painting the sky in shades of amber and violet, a majestic wooden boat glides along the calm waters of the Mekong River. .....More>>>

- It’s time to pay respect to That Luang
The That Luang Festival is a vibrant traditional ritual that holds deep significance for Lao Buddhists. For centuries, this festival has been a time for honouring the Grand Stupa, an important symbol of spiritual devotion. .....More>>>

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- Census data to steer Laos’ development goals

The Lao Statistics Bureau and the Ministry of Planning and Investment, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), are advancing preparations for Laos’ fifth Population and Housing Census, set for 2025. .......More>>>

- Dentists lagging behind in orthodontic treatment

The Lao Association of Orthodontists is struggling to implement professional rights regarding orthodontic treatment in Laos......More>>>

- Vietnam attends int’l forum on socialism in Laos

VIENTIANE (VNA) -- A delegation from the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) took part in an international forum on socialism entitled “Marxism in the 21st century” in Vientiane on Friday. .....More>>>

- PM chairs ACMECS Summit and attends CLMV in China

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit in China that discussed ways to enhance connectivity in the region. ...More>>>

- New electric buses arrive for passenger use in Vientiane
Twenty-eight of a planned fleet of 55 electric buses arrived in Vientiane on Tuesday, delivered by rail from China.......More>>>

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BCEL further growth along 35 years after transformed business operation
The finances and assets of the Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) have seen continuous  growth ...... More >>>

Chinese film show a hit with Lao audience
Local residents turned out in droves on Tuesday to see a Chinese film dubbed in Lao, as part of the Lao-Chinese Excellent Film Festival.
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Celebration of creativity at Handicraft Fair 2024
The 2024 Handicraft Fair in Vientiane has unleashed an array of fresh designs and innovative crafts from diverse ethnic groups across Laos. ....More>>>

Xi holds talks with Indonesian president in Beijing, calling for building a community with a shared future with regional and global influence
(Global Times) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing on Saturday, expressing the readiness to work with ......More >>>

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What more can be done to tackle the UXO problem?
Almost 50 people have been injured and 9 have died in UXO-related accidents this year. During ongoing UXO clearance operations, 19,820 hectares of contaminated land was surveyed in the first 10 months of this year,.....More >>>

Khamlar triumphs at World Bodybuilding champs
Lao bodybuilder Khamlar Samavong on Friday won a gold medal in the men’s under-165cm display event at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships, hosted by the Maldives from November 5-11. .......More >>>

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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


 
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