- President offers New Year wishes, calls for unity and sustainable development
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, has extended New Year greetings to the Lao people, calling for continued national unity and collective efforts to advance sustainable development as the country enters the Year of the Horse (B.E. 2569)..........More>>>
- Laos advocates use of EV trucks to counter soaring fuel price
The government is stepping up efforts to reduce fuel dependence by encouraging the use of electrically-powered trucks, through a nationwide cooperation agreement.......More>>>
- ADB report predicts slower growth rate for Laos in 2026
Economic growth in Laos is projected to slow to 4.0 percent in 2026, down from 4.4 percent in 2025, before rebounding to 4.5 percent in 2027, ..........More>>>
- Lao Ophthalmology Association provides free eye surgery in Champasak
The Lao Ophthalmology Association provided free cataract surgery for 65 people in Champasak province on April 4, while also strengthening the skills of doctors ...........More>>>
- New chapter for France-Laos relations across investment, logistics and education in Savannakhet
A new chapter in France-Laos relations is unfolding as the Ambassador of France to Laos undertook an official mission to Savannakhet province on Thursday, April 9..........More>>>
- Lao Brewery Company backs national road safety week 2026
The Lao Brewery Company (LBC) put its social responsibility goals into action by supporting the official launch of the National Road Safety Week 2026 at Patuxay Park on April 4...........More>>>
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New Update - Chinese top leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary, State President of Vietnam
BEIJING (VNA/VNS) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday morning for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse who are paying a state visit to China......More>>>
New Update - Cross-border passenger service of China-Laos Railway marks 3 years, boosting cross-border travel, connectivity
VIENTIANE (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger service is set to mark its third anniversary, representing a significant milestone in regional connectivity and cultural exchange. Linking Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan province with the Lao capital Vientiane, the railway enables same-day travel between the two cities, significantly reducing journey time while bringing the people of China and Laos closer together.....More>>>
New Update - Lao, Vietnamese advertising firms move to strengthen business ties
Members of the Lao Sign Association, Ho Chi Minh City Advertising Association and the Mekong Business Club of Vietnam met in Vientiane on April 10 for a networking session aimed to strengthen cooperation. ....More>>>
- Education ministry gives boost to vocational training with new financing
The Ministry of Education and Sports has set up the Development Fund for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), to improve the.........More>>>
- Celebrate Lao New Year and linger longer in Laos, visitors encouraged
As Laos prepares to celebrate Pi Mai Lao, the country’s most important festival, provincial authorities are organising a colourful programme of activities........More>>>
- Price controls in force in Champasak
Champasak officials are carrying out checks at shops and markets to ensure vendors are not taking advantage of the spike in demand over Lao New Year to raise their prices..........More>>>
- Agriculture College urged to embrace reforms
A top government official has called for urgent reforms and institutional development during a visit to an agricultural college in Luang Prabang province........More>>>
- New credit guarantee firm to boost MSME loan access
The government has taken another step in closing the financing gap for small businesses by reducing collateral barriers and sharing lending risks with commercial banks through the establishment of Lao Credit Guarantee Sole Company Limited (LCGC)........More>>>
- Fifteen trafficking victims returned home in Lao-Thai rescue effort
Lao and Thai authorities have repatriated 15 victims of human trafficking over the past year, but acknowledge ongoing challenges as both countries work to strengthen cooperation in trafficking prevention and victim assistance........More>>>
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Dear valued readers, the Prime Minister’s Office has announced that the Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) public holiday will be observed from April 14-16. Accordingly, the Vientiane Times offices will be closed from April 14-17 and the next issue of the newspaper will be published on Monday April 20. The Board of Management and staff wish all readers a prosperous Pi Mai Lao and hope that everyone will celebrate the start of BE 2569 responsibly, safely, and joyfully. |
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The living traditions of Pi Mai Lao
The vibrant traditions of Pi Mai Lao, or Lao New Year, have been passed down through generations, remaining deeply rooted in the lives of the Lao people today. ........More>>>
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