- Thai King and Queen arrive in Laos on state visit
Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana arrived in Vientiane on Monday to begin a three-day state visit to Laos. The royal couple landed at Wattay International Airport to a warm welcome from Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, who led a delegation of Lao and Thai officials. The visit is taking place from March 16 to 18 at the invitation of President Thongloun Sisoulith, aiming to strengthen friendship and deepen the long-standing cooperation between Laos and Thailand...........More>>>
- Govt takes steps to stabilise fuel price amid global volatility
The government and private sector have agreed to adjust the fuel pricing structure, including reducing the import tax on premium gasoline (95) to match that of regular gasoline (91), in a move aimed at easing pressure on retail fuel prices. The tax cut was discussed at a meeting held by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on Monday in response to Order No. 40/PM issued by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on Friday. The meeting, chaired by Industry and Commerce Minister Malaythong Kommasith, brought together officials from the Ministry of Finance, Bank of the Lao PDR, Prime Minister’s Office, National Assembly, and business leaders, including from fuel and gas associations, importers and distributors..............More>>>
- Lao-Thai ties reach new milestone with royal visit
Diplomatic relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Kingdom of Thailand have entered a “new era” of cooperation, marked by the historic visit of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana to Laos this week. Ambassador of the Lao PDR to the Kingdom of Thailand, Mr Sisavath Inphachanh, said the visit has profound significance, being Their Majesties’ first official visit to an Asean nation and only the.......More>>>
- Innovative project breathes new life into Lao musical traditions
Traditional Lao melodies are set to be transformed through fresh interpretations, following the launch of the “A Symphony of Heritage” initiative by the musical group..........More>>>
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- Public-private dialogue to boost competition, consumer protection laws
The implementation of competition and consumer protection laws in Laos will be strengthened through a new project, officially launched on Monday, through a collaboration between the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) facility..........More>>>
- Lao hospitals move closer to financial self-sufficiency
Public hospitals in Laos are on the path to financial self-sufficiency, aiming to improve the quality of healthcare, strengthen management, and reduce reliance on state funding..........More>>>
- Luang Prabang to stage 10-day Lao New Year festival
The World Heritage town of Luang Prabang is preparing to host the country’s most vibrant Lao New Year celebrations, with a 10-day festival showcasing centuries-old traditions to visitors from around the world.............More>>>
- Public works minister takes stock of embankment construction in Bolikhamxay
Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr Leklay Sivilay, accompanied by other government officials, last week visited Bolikhamxay province to assess the progress of construction of an embankment along the Nam Xan river in Pakxan district..........More>>>
- Lao translation of “Convenience Store Woman” now on sale in Vientiane
Dokked Publishing has announced the Lao-language publication of “Convenience Store Woman”, originally written in Japanese by Sayaka Murata.
The Lao edition of the Akutagawa Prize-winning novel was released on March 12, bringing Sayaka Murata’s internationally.........More>>> |
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The Patuxay monument: Laos’ victory arch
The Patuxay monument, often called the “Victory Gate”, stands at the end of Lane Xang Avenue, its broad arches and symmetrical mass inviting comparison with Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. When I stood in the heart of Vientiane, underneath the
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