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16 December 2025


- Laos, Republic of Korea lift ties to comprehensive partnership
Laos and the Republic of Korea have upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during President Thongloun Sisoulith’s first official visit to Seoul in 12 years, marking a milestone in 30 years of relations. The visit took place at the invitation of his........More>>>

- Lao Money Expo aims to enhance financial literacy, sustainable growth
The Lao Money Expo 2025, which opened on Monday at Lao-ITECC in Vientiane, is expected to strengthen public financial literacy, expand access to modern financial services and accelerate the development of financial technology, thereby contributing to...........More>>>

- CSV AeroNexus Rendezvous 2025 – 3rd edition concludes successfully, advancing aviation, business links in Laos
The Chaleun Sub Ventures Ltd. (CSV) AeroNexus Rendezvous 2025 – 3rd Edition concluded on a strong note, reaffirming its position as a leading, invitation-only private aviation and business engagement platform dedicated to fostering meaningful collaboration.......More>>>

- LXML pays Q3 2025 royalty tax to Savannakhet province
Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) on December 5 officially handed over its royalty tax payment for the third quarter of 2025, totalling more than US$8.62 million, to Savannakhet provincial authorities.......More>>>

- Govt partners with Phounphonnakhone Co., Ltd. to create digital filing system
The Ministry of Finance and Phounphonnakhone Co., Ltd. are joining forces to develop a system that will enhance the use of electronic forms and the management of......More>>>

- Aroma of Lao-grown coffee fills Vientiane during National Day week
On a bright December morning in Vientiane, the familiar aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifted through the streets surrounding the National Culture Hall—warm, earthy, and unmistakably inviting. It was the scent of Phubia Coffee, and for five days it has become.....More>>>


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- Laos-Japan partnership strengthens long-term forestry vision
Laos and Japan have reaffirmed their strong cooperation in the forestry sector as both nations push forward with ambitious plans to achieve sustainable forest management, expand forest cover, and accelerate REDD+ implementation in line with the Government of Laos’ Forestry Strategy to 2035 and Vision to 2050.....More>>>

- Laos-India exhibition centre to boost cultural ties
The strong bonds of friendship and cultural cooperation between Laos and India are set to be further tightened with the official commencement of the Laos-India Friendship Exhibition Building Project. Funded by a substantial grant from the Government of India under its Quick Impact Projects (QIP) scheme, the building’s core purpose is to foster deeper mutual understanding and collaboration in the fields of arts, traditions, and history, making it a cornerstone for future joint cultural endeavours......More>>>

- Savannakhet marks 105th birth anniversary of President Kaysone Phomvihane 
Savannakhet provincial leaders and local residents on Friday gathered at a statue of President Kaysone Phomvihane to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the birth of the leader, honouring his lifelong dedication to the revolutionary cause and the development of Laos..........More>>>

- Dam operator defends water release amid flood accusations
EDL-Gen has pushed back against blame directed at the power company over flooding, saying the Nam Ngum 1 dam actually reduces flooding and can only discharge water under strict government-approved procedures.......More>>>

- Regional health institutions unite to treat congenital heart disease
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Mekong Institute and Fuwai Hospital at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, has launched the Mekong Children’s Heart Care Project (2025-2027), a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital heart disease.......More>>>

 
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German-backed credit fund hailed as model of microfinance
The Lao Access to Finance Fund (LAFF) has channelled a cumulative 537.21 billion kip in credit directly to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and household businesses, successfully creating jobs and........ More >>>

Special Art Festival 2025 opens to support charitable causes
The Special Art Festival 2025, a charity-oriented event, was held at the Vientiane Centre in Vientiane to raise funds to support rural development and poverty alleviation in Laos. ....... More >>>

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The importance of a 1000 Kip bank note
Of the several kip notes I used during my visit to Laos, the 1,000 kip bank note fascinated me the most. I had come across a travel guide from 2008 which had mentioned the cost of a liter of bottled water was 1,000 kip. .....More>>>

C909 hits 30 million passenger milestone: 175 aircraft delivered, operating in 12 countries
(Global Times/BRNN) -- China’s homegrown C909 aircraft has safely transportedmore than 30 million passengers, with a........More >>>

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How can we put a stop to online gender-based abuse?
The rapid switch to online technology, while promising endless opportunities, has also opened up channels for personal abuse. As confirmed by the recent launch of the National Campaign to Combat Online Sexual and.... More >>>

Lao Fencing Federation selects players for ASEAN Para Games
The Lao Fencing Federation is selecting male and female competitors from among those participating in the ongoing National Disabled Games in Vientiane for further training ahead of the 13th ASEAN Para.......More >>>

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Exploring Laos at 50: A journey through nature, culture and adventure
As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic marks the 50th anniversary of its founding, the nation enters a moment of profound reflection, honouring its achievements in peace, development and unity, while. ...More >>>


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