New update - Nakai–Nam Theun Park advances towards ASEAN, UNESCO recognition
Nakai–Nam Theun National Park is moving closer to international recognition as Laos advances its bid for ASEAN Heritage Park status and prepares the site for future UNESCO World Heritage inscription..........More>>>
- Government moves to reduce impacts of fuel price hikes
The government is preparing new measures to limit the impact of rising fuel prices and global uncertainty on people’s livelihoods and the national economy. The government’s ordinary monthly meeting for July opened on Monday under the chairmanship of............More>>>
- Laos, Norway eye closer ties in economic affairs, technology
The governments of Laos and Norway have agreed to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation in key areas, including trade, technology and innovation, during high-level talks held on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, the Philippines. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Thongsavan Phomvihane met with Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Espen Barths...........More>>>
- PM calls for upgrade of Champasak border crossing with Cambodia
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has instructed authorities to modernise the Nong Nok Khiene International Checkpoint in Champasak province, enabling easier passage to and from Cambodia.
The Prime Minister, who oversees developments in Champasak and represents the province in the National Assembly, made the call during a working visit to Khong district on Saturday. .........More>>>
- JDB meeting summarises half year business results, sets plans for last 6 months of 2026
The Joint Development Bank (JDB) Public held a meeting on July 22 to review the bank’s business results for the first six months and outline plans for the last six months of 2026.
The meeting took place at the headquarters of the JDB in Vientiane......More>>>
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- UK extends support for improved education in Laos
The governments of Laos and the United Kingdom (UK) have affirmed their intention to continue their partnership in the field of education, aiming to produce a more highly qualified workforce........More>>>
- Lao, Vietnamese agriculture ministries strengthen partnership
Laos and Vietnam are deepening cooperation by adopting a strategic roadmap for 2026-2028, which aims to strengthen investment, technology transfer, sustainable resource management, and agricultural trade.........More>>>
- Xiengkhouang police arrest 51 suspected online scammers in major crackdown
Police in Xiengkhouang province dismantled an alleged international online scam operation during a raid on a hotel, resulting in the arrest of 51 foreign nationals and the seizure of dozens of computers and mobile phones and other equipment.. .......More>>>
- Riverside embankments under construction in Bokeo to prevent erosion
Five embankments are being built along the Mekong River and one on the Namtha River in Bokeo province to prevent soil erosion, which is eating away at the land and affecting people’s property...........More>>>
- More than 1,000 fallen Vietnamese soldiers’ remains recovered from Laos, Cambodia
Hanoi (VNA) – Forces participating in the 500-day-and-night campaign had recovered the remains of 1,488 fallen soldiers as of July 25, according to the national steering committee for the search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains (Steering Committee 515).........More>>>
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Thai trade fair showcases top of the range products
A trade fair dubbed Thailand Week 2026 took place in Vientiane over the weekend to display the best of Thai consumer products and allow Thai enterprises and Lao business partners to explore new collaborations...........More>>>
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