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18 November 2024

- President Joins Thousands in Almsgiving Ceremony for That Luang Festival
Thousands of Buddhists turned out for a mass almsgiving as part of the That Luang festival last week, sharing in a highly revered ritual that is the biggest annual religious ceremony in the country...........More>>>

- PM visits Khammuan in bid to boost school attendance, development
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone is asking residents of Khammuan province to continue mobilising in their efforts to encourage more children to attend school according to the age of the students... .......More>>>

- PM attends launch of new developments at Asia-Potash International Intelligent Circular Industrial
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and other top government officials attended an opening ceremony for new production and expansion processes in the first phase of a project operated by Asia-Potash International in Khammuan province.. . ..........More>>>

- French Chamber of Commerce in Laos launched to strengthen business ties
The French business community in Laos recently celebrated a significant milestone with the official launch of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (CCIFL) at the Residence of the French Ambassador to Laos. . . ..........More>>>

- CARE International extends support for maternal and infant healthcare
Health outcomes for women, girls and children in Xekong and Phongsaly provinces face a brighter future through a new partnership between CARE International in Laos and the Ministry of Health.. . ..........More>>>

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- Govt takes stock of flood damage, recovery needs

After assessing the extent of the damage caused by flooding and landslides during monsoon storms, the Central Disaster Management Committee has asked for additional assistance with recovery efforts. . .......More>>>

- Japan gives boost to digital ID system planned for Laos 

The Lao and Japanese governments are backing the development and use of a digital identity system in Laos through partnership with Japanese companies.. .....More>>>

- JICA provides more clean water for Luang Prabang

Residents of 65 villages in Luang Prabang city will benefit from a new water supply plant that came into service in Phanom village on Tuesday.. .....More>>>

- Quang Binh, Lao province promote border protection

Quang Binh (VNA)  -- Representatives of the central province of Quang Binh and Khammuane province of Laos held talks in the Vietnamese locality on November 14, during which they signed a cooperation agreement on border protection... ...More>>>

- 12 thefts reported during That Luang festival
Police recorded several thefts during the That Luang festival, although otherwise there were no incidents of note and all of the activities passed off peacefully..   .......More>>>

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Southeast Asia mull sustainable rubber cooperation for export
Southeast Asian countries are actively cooperating to ensure that investment, production and trade of rubber are sustainable in order to meet the ....... More >>>

Russian concert strikes a high note with Lao audience
Local residents turned out to watch a colourful performance by the Ural State Academic Russian Folk Choir at the National College of Art in Vientiane on Wednesday. ..... More >>>

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Exploring the impact of Laos’ visa-free policy and the China-Laos railway on tourism and investmentThe Vientiane Times was granted an exclusive interview with the Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Luang Prabang, Mr Zhang Sheping, which focused on the impact . ....More>>>

Anthony Albanese unlikely to detail new emissions target before next federal election
(ABC) -- Anthony Albanese looks increasingly unlikely to detail his government’s new emissions target ahead of the next federal election, resisting calls to follow other world leaders in setting a 2035 target... ........More >>>

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What’s your opinion of the That Luang festival this year?
Pha That Luang is the national symbol and the most important religious monument in Laos and thousands of people flock to the stupa every .....More >>>

Excitement mounts as students gear up for National School Games
Schoolchildren across the country are currently in training for the 7th National School Games, with the keenly anticipated event set to.. .......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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