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19 November 2024

- NA opens with debates to focus on economic woes
The 8th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (NA) kicked off on Monday, with members set to discuss measures to address the country’s ongoing economic hardship.......More>>>

- Deputy PM moves to PM’s office, new Foreign Minister announced 
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saleumxay Kommasith, is shifting to the Prime Minister’s Office in the latest cabinet reshuffle, announced on Monday at the National Assembly (NA)........More>>>

- Laos records more than 5 million tourists so far this year
More than 5 million Lao and foreign tourists have vacationed in Laos so far this year, with the number of Lao tourists surpassing the target figure by 27 percent, while revenue exceeded US$1 billion, the Prime Minister informed the National Assembly on Monday...........More>>>

- Lane Xang Minerals reviews Community Trust Fund Projects, discusses 2025 plan
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) on Monday held a meeting to summarise the implementation of the Community Trust Fund for 2024 and present the draft development plan for 2025 in Vilabouly district, Savannakhet province. ..........More>>>

- DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane: A Landmark in Lao Hospitality
The grand opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane was celebrated with a prestigious event attended by distinguished guests, including Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, ambassadors, business leaders, and other prominent figures......More>>>

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- Govt implementing reforms for state-owned enterprises, PM tells NA members

The reform of several state-owned enterprises to ease economic and financial difficulties is among key issues to be discussed and debated during the National Assembly (NA)’s 8th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature.......More>>>

- PM addresses teacher shortage, school dropout rate

The chronic shortage of teachers and high dropout rates among students are critical obstacles to the development of education in Laos, the head of government has said......More>>>

- Khammuan food festival showcases trade, tourism, culture

The Khammuan Food Festival took place in Thakhaek district from November 13-17, with the aim of strengthening trade, tourism and cultural cooperation between Laos, Vietnam and Thailand.....More>>>

- Govt bolsters crop production to reduce imports

The government is working to increase crop yields as part of the broader national agenda to reduce the volume of imported produce and increase exports....More>>>

- Lao, Chinese army medics share in emergency rescue exercise
Lao military personnel and a medical team from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army on Saturday began the “Peace Train 2024” programme, a joint humanitarian and medical rescue exercise with a focus on emergency rescue and disaster relief........More>>>

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Govt collects 92 percent of revenue target in 10 months
The government has collected 46,174 billion kip in revenues, equal to 92 percent of the annual plan or 15.72 percent of the GDP, during the first 10 months of the year. ....... 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>>>

New Delhi closes schools and bans construction as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up........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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Thafalang boosts tourism industry in Khammuan
Thafalang, a riverside haven located in Khammuan province in central . ...More >>>


 
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