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4 April 2025

- Lao, Vietnamese leaders, officials pay homage to former President Khamtay Siphandone
Leaders of Laos and Vietnam along with representatives of Party and state organisations from both countries on Thursday paid their respects to former Party chief and President Khamtay Siphandone, whose body is lying in state at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane.......More>>>

- Skycool appointed official distributor of Carrier Air Conditioners in Laos
Skycool Import-Export Co Ltd, one of the leading air-conditioner distributors in Laos, has been officially appointed as the authorised distributor of Carrier air-conditioners in Laos.
A grand appointment event was held in Vientiane on April 1, 2025. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Chairman of the ADC Group, Mr Phosavang Chasane, the Managing Director of Carrier Thailand, Mr Victor Yu, the General Manager of Carrier Thailand Co Ltd, Mr Kampon Vinayakhat, and the Managing Director of Skycool Import-Export Co Ltd, Ms Saysouly Chasane, and other guests......More>>>

- Lao Telecom launches Super App Super X service
Lao Telecommunications Public Company Group officially launched the Super App Super X at Lao Digital Week 2025, held at the National Convention Hall in Vientiane on Wednesday.
The launch of “Super App Super X” marks a significant step in Fintech (Mmoney X mobile wallet) in Laos, combining financial applications (Mmoney X) with telecommunications applications (M-Service and My T-Plus) to upgrade Laos’ Fintech landscape into a comprehensive digital wallet platform.......More>>>

- Laos, Vietnam partner to spur development of ICT education
Education authorities in Laos and Vietnam plan to strengthen ties in the field of technology and innovation to better utilise the potential of their human resources.....More>>>
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- Laos, ADB push for more climate resilience funding
The Lao government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are working to secure more funding for climate resilience projects as the country faces .......More>>>

- Three killed, six injured by UXO in first 2 months of 2025
In the first two months of this year, UXO-related accidents killed three people and injured six others, with 60 percent of all UXO casualties over the years being children. ......More>>>

- Setthathirath Road upgrade set to finish before Lao New Year
Work to widen and resurface Setthathirath Road between Vat Inpeng temple and the Hor Phra Keo is on track for completion before the start of the Pi Mai Lao......More>>>

- S. Korea, Laos strengthen ties with startup initiative in Luang Prabang
The Republic of Korea and Laos have deepened their cooperation through the signing of a Letter of Intent aimed at advancing sustainable entrepreneurship in ......More>>>

- Party appoints committee to organise funeral of former President Khamtay Siphandone
The Politburo of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has issued a resolution on the formation of a National Committee for General Khamtay Siphandone’s Funeral following the passing of the former Party chief and state leader on April 2........More>>>

- Health ministry unveils key targets for 2025
The Ministry of Health has vowed to lower the number of underweight children under the age of five to 15 percent of all children in this age group, and the number of stunted children to 27 percent of all children in this age bracket.....More>>>
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Laos’ inflation rate at 11.2 percent in March: LSB update
The inflation rate in Laos in March was 11.2 percent, according to the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB), marking a continued but slower pace of inflation compared to the ....... More >>>

‘Sounds and Gestures 3’ unites guests in celebratory fusion for 70th anniversary of Laos-Japan  diplomatic ties
Japan Foundation’s Vientiane Liaison Office, in collaboration with Fanglao Dance Company, presented “Sounds and Gestures 3”,..... More >>>
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Biography of Comrade General Khamtay Siphandone
Comrade General Khamtay Siphandone was born on February 8, 1924, in Huakhongphayai village, Khong district, Sithandone province (now Champassak province). He and his six siblings were members....More>>>

Over 2,000 households in Inle Lake need humanitarian assistance
(Eleven) -- More than 2,000 households in 10 village tracts in Nyaung Shwe Township, Inle Lake, southern Shan State, are in need of humanitarian assistance and building materials, according to local residents.......More >>>

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How do you plan to celebrate Lao New Year?
Lao New Year is the highlight of the Lao calendar, when everyone enjoys spending time with their family and friends. Striking a balance between traditional rituals and ....... More >>>

Lao team in training for AFC Women’s Asian Cup
A strong contingent of Lao footballers is in training for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers, which are taking place from June 23-July 5.......More >>>
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Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit Laos Year 2024. ...More >>>

The national and the Party’s flags fly at half mast at the National Convention Centre like elsewhere at all offices of the party, state and mass organisations, and administrative . ,...More>>>

 
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