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14 May 2026


- Top leader of Vietnam receives Vientiane official in Hanoi
HANOI (VNA/VNS/ANN) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam on Tuesday received a visiting delegation from Laos’ Vientiane, led by Mr Athsaphangthong Siphandone, member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Chairman of the Vientiane People’s Council..........More>>>

- Transport ministry moves to improve transport safety, service standards
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is stepping up efforts to improve transport safety and management across Laos following growing public concern over a series of serious road accidents that have resulted in loss of life......More>>>

- Laos pushes chilli exports, targeting China and S. Korea
Laos is stepping up efforts to export chilli peppers to China and the Republic of Korea through a new initiative aimed at attracting foreign investment and expanding agricultural trade..........More>>>

- LALCO strengthens role as Laos’ premier community trading partner, connecting local growers and producers to global markets
The Lao ASEAN Leasing Public Company (LALCO), a leading foreign-invested enterprise in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, today reinforced its commitment to national economic development, highlighting its evolution into a diversified, community-focused trading platform. ....More>>>


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- Laos, Vietnam strengthen cultural and tourism ties
Laos and Vietnam have agreed to deepen cooperation in culture and tourism over the next five years following bilateral talks held in Vientiane on May 12 and the signing of a new cooperation programme for 2026-2030.........More>>>

- Road upgrade planned at Laos-Cambodia border crossing in Champasak
Officials in Champasak province are preparing to repair the road linking the Nong Nok Khiene border checkpoint in Laos to the Trapeang Kriel border checkpoint in Cambodia. .......More>>>

- Vientiane province revamps disaster management
Vientiane province has overhauled its disaster management system in recent years to strengthen emergency response, flood prevention, and climate resilience. ......More>>>

- National Highway 12 upgrade now 19 percent complete 
The upgrade of National Highway 12 is now 19 percent complete, marking a milestone in one of central Laos’ most important transport projects.
The progress was reported when the Secretary of the Party Committee of Yommalath district, Mr Lengkham Xaikhamphan, last week visited the project site to monitor progress and inspect ongoing works in Yommalath town......More>>>

- Govt strengthens environmental safeguards for Xekaman reservoir tourism project
The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is strengthening environmental safeguards around the Xekaman Reservoir 1 tourism development project in Attapeu province......More>>>

- Thunderstorms, strong winds possible in all areas until May 17
A hot air mass covering Laos, combined with moderate to strong southwesterly winds, is expected to trigger isolated thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds through May 17, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology...........More>>>

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ADB Frontier backs Houng Sok to expand local food manufacturing in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Frontier initiative has announced a growth capital investment of US$400,000 in Houng Sok Sole Co., Ltd. to support the expansion........More>>>

Lao star Thanwa Suriyajak returns with intense drama ‘Lang Pitsana’
Lao actor Thanwa Suriyajak is again creating buzz among fans in Laos and Thailand with his latest television drama, “Lang Pitsana”, which is airing on Channel 7HD in May......More >>>

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Spiralling cost of fuel drives switch to electric vehicles
The streets of Vientiane are beginning to look a little different these days. Alongside the familiar roar of petrol-powered cars and motorbikes, a quieter movement is steadilyl.......More>>>

ran war boosts Brazil oil export to China(China Daily/ANN) -- Brazil’s oil exports to China doubled in the first quarter as a result of the Iran war, according to federal government data compiled by the Brazil-China Business Council.........More >>>

 
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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...More >>>

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Progress towards schistosomiasis elimination in Laos
Around the world, communicable diseases remain a burden for many – but one by one, these diseases are being eliminated. Laos eliminated trachoma in 2017 and lymphatic filariasis in2023. Malaria cases ..... More >>>

Lao wins bronze at SEA E-sports Nation Cup
The Lao e-sports team picked up a bronze medal at the SEA E-sports Nation Cup 2026, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marking the country’s first podium achievement in the regional tournament. .............More >>>

 


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