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15 October 2024

- UN Secretary-General meets Lao leaders during ASEAN Summits
President Thongloun Sisoulith welcomed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Presidential Office in Vientiane on Friday, during the 14th ASEAN-United Nations Summit....More>>>

- ASEAN-Canada Special Summit to strengthen economic cooperation
Leaders of ASEAN and Canada committed to strengthening economic cooperation by accelerating the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Area (ACAFTA) negotiations towards an early conclusion......More>>>

- Canadian PM visits MRC, marking historic milestone in development cooperation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an official visit to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) headquarters in Vientiane, Laos, on October 11, the first visit of a head of government from an MRC Development Partner. ......More>>>

- Lao, Chinese companies come together for strategic cooperation, development of digital integration
The Laos-China Friendship and Cooperation Association of Commerce, Lao National Digital Technology Group Co Ltd, China Society for Optimisation of Basic Construction and Fareast Credit Rating Co Ltd have signed a four-party strategic cooperation .More>>>

- Banana leaves the secret to delectable sweet treats
What is your favourite Lao food? Lao people love their food and can cook many kinds of tasty dishes but when entertaining foreigners they sometimes worry that they may......More>>>

- LBB partners with StoneX APAC to develop bullion market in Laos
The Lao Bullion Bank and StoneX APAC Pte. Ltd. have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen development of the bullion market in Laos....More>>>

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- Australia marks one year of Southeast Asia Economic Strategy with concrete actions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marked the one-year anniversary of “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040” at a ......More>>>

- Lao agriculture minister highlights need for action on hunger and poverty

The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr Linkham Douangsavanh, is raising the need for more progress on hunger and poverty in Laos ahead of World Food Day ......More>>>

- Laos-China Railway to run more trains during End of Lent festival

The Laos-China Railway will run more high-speed passenger trains from Vientiane to Luang Prabang on October 16-17 in response to the large number of.......More>>>

- East Asia Summit highlights ASEAN centrality, boosts economic integration

Enhancing connectivity and cooperation for economic integration were in focus at the East Asia Summit (EAS) hosted by Laos on the margins of the ASEAN . ......More>>>

- Laos, Luxembourg to pursue closer cooperation

The governments of Laos and Luxembourg have pledged to work closely to fulfill plans and cooperation projects mutually agreed to, so that the expected results are achieved......More>>>

- Deputy PM instructs all sectors to intensify fight against drugs

The government has advised ministries, other government agencies, and local authorities to work together to suppress the drug trade and eliminate drug abuse.......More>>>

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AEB 2024 strengthens regional cooperation and sustainable energy solutions

The 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24) marked significant advances in regional cooperation aimed at enhancing energy security and accessibility, and sustainability in the region.
The three-day forum recently brought together energy ministers, industry leaders, academics and experts from across ASEAN and beyond to discuss sustainable energy solutions for the region’s future.
The event, hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Laos, organised by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and co-organised by Dyandra Promosindo, was held alongside the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM-42) and its associated meetings.

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Budding fashionistas awarded scholarships for studies abroad
Five young designers have been awarded scholarships to take courses in other countries following their success at the 11th Lao Fashion Week in Vientiane last week.. ....... More >>>

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Lao tea farmers boost sales and protect the environment by forming a cooperative
Cultivated in the cool, hospitable climate of the Bolaven Plateau, Pakxong tea is renowned for its unique aroma and taste....More>>>

Israeli strike on hospital tent camp kills 4 and ignites a fire that burns dozens
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) -- An Israeli airstrike on a hospital courtyard in the Gaza Strip early Monday killed at least four people and sent flames sweeping through a packed.......More >>>

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Lao and South Koreancooperation in agriculture
Cooperation between Laos and the Republic of Korea has expanded in recent years, with agriculture being one of the key areas. As the two nations will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic ties next year, Vientiane Times asked the Republic of Korea’s Minister of Agriculture, .....More >>>

Bodybuilders strut their stuff at Fitness Laos Championship
Winning bodybuilders posed with their trophies and celebrated their success at the close of the 5th Mr and Ms Fitness Laos Championship in Vientiane on Sunday. 
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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


 
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