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- Govt proposes 5.3 trillion kip for 2025 socio-economic development
The Ministry of Planning and Investment on Monday unveiled an initial investment budget of 5,300 billion kip, marking a 6 percent increase compared to the budget for 2024........More>>>

- Khammuan taps potential of tourism resources
This has been a bumper year for tourism in Khammuan, with more than 615,200 tourists sampling the province’s scenic delights and spending more than 650 billion kip in total.Laos is enjoying a tourism boom with the industry experiencing a welcome resurgence after the barren years of the Covid pandemic........More>>>

- Nine people killed in UXO accidents in past 10 months, NA hears
Thirty-nine people were injured and nine others were killed in UXO-related accidents across the country in the past 10 months, National Assembly members were told on the first day of the three-week parliamentary sitting on Monday...........More>>>

- Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Vientiane wow clients with Tennessee-themed partyThe Crowne Plaza Vientiane and the newly opened Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane rolled out the red carpet for a dazzling client appreciation party on November 17, 2024.Themed ‘Once Upon a Time in Tennessee’, the event paid homage to the origins of the Holiday Inn brand, which first launched in Tennessee in 1952, while also commemorating the grand opening of the first Holiday Inn in Vientiane.......More>>>

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- Champassak endorses master plan for popular tourist destinations

A master plan for the development and management of tourism on Nagasang, Don Deth and Don Khone islands and the surrounding area was endorsed in Champassak province on Monday.......More>>>

- Good health depends on correct use of antimicrobial medications: deputy minister
Resistance to antimicrobial medicines like antibiotics has serious consequences for health, agriculture, and the environment, and Laos is especially vulnerable, but education and raising awareness can help mitigate the problem, a senior public health official has said.......More>>>

- New initiative to ease cost-of-living for low-income groups

In a move to support low-income individuals and families in Vientiane, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Agricultural Business Association have launched an initiative aimed at promoting the manufacturing and sale of essential products at discounted rates.....More>>>

- Int’l data node provides access to Chinese satellite data

Laos has strengthened its remote sensing capabilities with the launch of the Lao International Data Node and a training course on high-resolution satellite data applications....More>>>

- Laos makes strides in disaster risk reduction
Laos has not yet been able to build strong resilience to climate change and natural disasters but is making a strong effort to adapt to climate change by investing in the development of a comprehensive disaster risk reduction system, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has said........More>>>

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Regional policy dialogue to bolster ASEAN-Hong Kong e-commerce, digital economy
The ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) Regional Policy Dialogue on Strengthening....... 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 enchanting Green Jungle Park-Hoi Khua waterfall in Luang Prabang
Nestled in the lush landscapes of Luang Prabang province, the Green Jungle Park-Hoi Khua waterfall offers a breathtaking escape into nature’s serene beauty.....More>>>

Xi calls for a fair, equitable global governance system, warns against protectionism at G20 summit
(Global Times) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for building a fair and equitable global governance system, while warning against politicising economic issues,.......More >>>

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How can we motivate young people to practise safe driving habits?
Road accidents happen every day, claiming countless lives, with young people most often being the victims. Despite efforts by the authorities, reckless.....More >>>

Lao tennis players begin 2024 Davis Cup journey
The Lao Tennis Federation (LTF) is gearing up for a significant international challenge as their team prepares to participate in the 2024 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group V. .......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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