.::vientianetimes::.

 

 
Previous
5 October 2026

- Breaking News: Dr Sonexay Siphandone has been elected President of the National Assembly.

- BREAKING: Mr Saleumxay Kommasith has been elected Prime Minister of Laos.

- Higher standard of education essential, PM tells universities
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has urged universities and higher education institutions to raise the quality of education, overhaul curriculums, and carry out more research to meet the country’s development needs and prepare students for a rapidly changing world........More>>>

- EU Green Diplomacy Week promotes plastic-free communities
The European Union has launched Green Diplomacy Week 2026 in Laos to promote action towards sustainable and plastic-free communities.
The annual initiative began on October 2 with the opening of the “Sustainable and Inclusive Plastic-Free Communities” photo exhibition at the Parkson Mall in Vientiane.......More>>>

- Laos, Thailand target US$11 billion in two-way trade by 2027
The Lao and Thai governments aim to boost the value of two-way trade to US$11 billion over the course of next year, as the two neighbours seek to improve transport links, expand economic ties and strengthen regional connectivity..........More>>>

- Thai DPM visit highlights Thanaleng Dry Port’s potential as regional trade gateway, investment hub
The Thanaleng Dry Port and Vientiane Logistics Park are emerging as a strategic gateway linking Laos and Thailand with wider ASEAN markets and China, offering growing opportunities to boost cross-border trade, attract investment and add value to goods moving across the region, the facilities’ developer has said......More>>>

- Laos marks International Coffee and Tea Day 2026: Two Brews, One Journey - from local farmers to global consumers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE), in partnership with France and the EU Delegation to Laos, officially launched the second edition of International Tea & Coffee Day 2026 (ICTD 2026) at Parkson Mall......More>>>


More news stories
Subscription only


- PM expresses sympathy over flooding in Thailand 
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has sent a message of sympathy to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul following severe flooding in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces, which has caused widespread damage and personal distress to thousands of people.......More>>>

- Lao army unit arrives in Vietnam for disaster relief exercise
A delegation from the Lao People’s Army travelled to Vietnam on Wednesday to participate in a disaster relief exercise involving army personnel from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia........More>>>

- 95.9 percent of Thakhaek corridor towns development project completed
Authorities have completed 95.9 percent of the Greater Mekong Subregion Fourth Corridor Towns Development Project (GMS4) in Thakhaek district of Khammuan province and urged contractors to accelerate the remaining works while maintaining high construction standards..........More>>>

- New graduates set to strengthen public health services
Ten graduates from the University of Health Sciences were awarded master’s degrees at a ceremony held at the Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute on October 2, marking the completion of the 25th cohort of the two-year master’s programme in Tropical Medicine and International Health........More>>>

- Lao woman carrying banned substances arrested at Thai border 
Thai border officials have arrested a Lao woman after finding more than 8 kilograms of drug-infused collagen and 54 electronic cigarettes in her luggage at the Huaykon border checkpoint in Nan province.......More>>>

- 25 Thai nationals repatriated over cybercrime offences
Lao authorities have handed over 25 Thai nationals to Thai police following their arrest for alleged inolvement in cybercrime and online gambling operations in Vientiane......More>>>

Subscription only Subscription only

Ministry’s master plan seeks to spur e-commerce
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is drafting a master plan to strengthen the development and management of e-commerce, with a focus on improving......More>>>

Anouza Sihalard reflects on his Mister International 2026 journey in Thailand
Anouza Sihalard (Sun) has shared a heartfelt message following his participation in the Mister International 2026 contest in Thailand, expressing gratitude to the organisers,.....More >>>

Subscription only

A mother and son living with the legacy of UXO
For Tieng Mangang, an explosion that occurred more than a decade ago changed her life. She was about 20 when she was injured by a device that exploded while she was cutting long grass in Hinlab village, Bualapha district, Khammuan province. ........More>>>

28 countries call for end to unilateral coercive measures at UN
(Xinhua) -- China and 27 other countries, including Russia, Egypt and Iran, called on the international community to end unilateral coercive measures, saying they interfere in other countries’ internal affairs and undermine.........More >>>

 
Subscription only Photo Scenes

Where the train meets the night: a different side of Hanoi
People stood along the narrow railway, phones and cameras ready, their eyes fixed along the narrow railway track. Café......More >>>

What's on in Laos



 

Subscription only Subscription only


What are your thoughts on developments and sustainability in the construction industry?
An exhibition organised by the Association of Lao Architects and Civil Engineers (ALACE) in Vientiane last week featured more than 70 companies and 120 booths exhibiting construction materials, other products, services.......... More >>>

Laos triumphs in Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championship
Lao players have garnered a sizeable medal haul at the Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, winning one gold, one silver and three bronze medals. .......More>>>

 


Counter: Sep 30, 2026
Eng-FB Page | Lao-FB Page | Video Clips | Other Websites | Media Partners

Vientiane Times Phonpapao Village, Unit 32, Sisattanak District, P.O.Box: 5723 Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel: (856-21) 336042, 336043; Fax: (856-21) 336041; Email: info@vientianetimes.la
Copyright © 1999 Vientiane Times