- Govt advances 10-year strategies for AI, satellite development
The government has agreed in principle to adopt 10-year strategies concerning artificial intelligence and satellite technology as Laos seeks to make greater use of advanced technologies to support national development.......More>>>
- Laos, Vietnam push for progress in transport, energy projects
The governments of Laos and Vietnam are pushing ahead with major transport, energy and mining projects to strengthen economic links and turn bilateral agreements into concrete results.
The two countries highlighted the need to advance the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, Laos-Vietnam railway, oil pipeline and Khammuan potash mining projects during high-level.........More>>>
- Lao migrant remittances surge 36.6 percent to hit US$500 million in mid-2026
Lao migrant workers sent home an estimated US$500 million in the first half of 2026, marking a 36.6 percent increase from the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare........More>>>
- Lao, Belarus parties pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and the Communist Party of Belarus have pledged to further strengthen and expand party-to-party relations and cooperation, with a focus on implementing their Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperationr.........More>>>
- Phongsupthavy Group, EDL sign MoU to advance clean energy cooperation
Phongsupthavy Group Sole Co., Ltd. and Electricité du Laos (EDL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a feasibility study for the purchase of electricity from the Phongsupthavy Group’s energy-mix power generation facility.......More>>>
- Korean Fisheries Cooperative makes inroads into Lao market, holds seafood cooking class in Vientiane
The National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives of Korea (Suhyup), with support from the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, held the "K-Seafood Cooking Class in Laos 2026" at the Souphattra Heritage Vientiane Hotel on September 18.....More>>>
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- Heavy rain raises flood, landslide risk across Laos
More rain is forecast across Laos this week, with thunderstorms and strong winds predicted in some areas, increasing the risk of more flooding and landslides. According to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, the southwest monsoon will......More>>>
- ADB projects 4 percent growth for Laos amid external, climate risks
Economic growth in Laos is projected to moderate to 4.0 percent in 2026 before recovering to 4.5 percent in 2027, according to the latest edition of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday......More>>>
- Oudomxay, Nanning broaden cooperation under new pact
Authorities in Oudomxay province and Nanning City in China have agreed to broaden cooperation in agriculture, trade, tourism, education and other fields under a new five-year partnership.........More>>>
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Laos voices support for stronger regional links at global transport forum
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has highlighted the need to modernise Laos’transport sector, while strengthening environmental sustainability and regional connectivity..........More>>>
- Laos calls for improved early warning systems at ASEAN disaster conference
Laos has called for greater use of scientific information and early warning systems to support anticipatory action and reduce disaster risks across the ASEAN region. .......More>>>
- Oudomxay on high alert as African swine fever detected
Oudomxay authorities have banned the purchase and sale of pigs after cases of African swine fever were reported in Samakkhixay village in La district. The provincial Agriculture and Environment Department ordered the ban after four cases of the deadly virus were confirmed, according to a report by the Oudomxay Radio and Television Station. ....More>>>
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