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23 July 2026

- President calls for stronger environmental protection, sustainable tourism in Vangvieng
President Thongloun Sisoulith has called for stronger action to protect the Xong River, curb illegal mineral extraction, improve urban management and enhance tourism standards in Vangvieng, to ensure the district maintains its reputation as an international tourist destination.
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, gave the advice during a meeting with provincial, district and village officials, business operators and local residents in Vangvieng district on Tuesday.
He stressed the need for Vientiane province and Vangvieng district authorities to implement the resolutions of the Party and province’s development plans, while maintaining political stability and promoting sustainable socio-economic growth.........More>>>

- Laos, Hong Kong deepen cooperation in gold industry
Laos and Hong Kong plan to collaborate in the modernisation of the Lao gold industry and strengthen financial and investment ties following a series of high-level meetings and agreements this week.........More>>>

- KOICA provides US$4.4 million to improve livestock product safety managementThe Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Laos Office, in partnership with the Hankyong National University Consortium, held the first Project Steering Committee meeting in Vientiane on July 22 to move forward the ‘Project for Improvement of Livestock Product Safety Management System in Laos’. The project steering committee is the highest decision-making body responsible for deliberating and identifying the strategic directions, major policies, and operational matters of the project. It is chaired by Deputy Minister..........More>>>

- Ford Laos opens state-of-the-art new showroom in Vientiane
Ford Laos officially celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art, modern and luxury Ford showroom in Khounta Thong village, Sikhottabong district, Vientiane.......More>>>


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- Govt tightens EV charging rules to support nationwide electric vehicle growth
The government has introduced new regulations governing the construction and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, a move aimed at ensuring......More>>>

- Plans progress for construction of hospital in Oudomxay
A modern hospital complex will be built in Oudomxay province following the signing of a contract valued at 292 billion kip.........More>>>

- More job opportunities planned in ROK for Lao workers
The governments of Laos and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have pledged to create more employment opportunities for Lao nationals under Korea’s Employment......More>>>

- Laos voices concern over renewed hostilities in Middle East, calls for return to dialogue
Laos has expressed grave concern over the renewed hostilities in the Middle East, which poses the risk of further escalation, and has called for a return to dialogue.....More>>>

- ASEAN admits Türkiye, Germany, Qatar as partners
ASEAN admitted Türkiye as a dialogue partner and Germany and Qatar as sectoral dialogue partners during its foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila on July 21......More>>>

- PM visits Savannakhet, views progress of river embankment 
The Prime Minister surveyed the ongoing construction of embankments being built along the Mekong River in Kaysone Phomvihane city to prevent soil erosion......More>>>

- Laos reinforces ties with Australia, Brunei and Russia at ASEAN meetings
The government has reinforced its diplomatic ties with Australia, Brunei Darussalam and Russia through a series of high-level meetings on Tuesday, paving the way fors......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>>>

What lessons would a nation’s leader choose to leave for future generations?
In Letters to My Grandchildren, President Thongloun Sisoulith opens a window into his life through a collection of heartfelt letters written during official journeys abroad between 2014 and 2019. More than a family.........More >>>

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A grandfather’s hands weave more than bamboo – they weave love across generations
In a fast-changing world, a humble craftsman living on the outskirts of Vientiane reminds us that preserving tradition often begins with something as simple as a grandfather making a bamboo fish trap for a grandson he loves......More>>>

Vietnam proposes four measures to strengthen ASEAN solidarity, resilience, connectivity
MANILA (VNA) -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang, head of the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) delegation of Vietnam, put forward four proposals to strengthen ASEAN’s solidarity, resilience and connectivity while addressing the 59th............More >>>

 
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How important is the Lao Women’s Union and what should be done to give women a greater voice in society?
Ahead of the 71st anniversary of the founding of the Lao Women’s Union on July 20, the Vientiane Times asked women across the country for their views on this influential organisation and what they.... More >>>

Federation prepares for first national sepak takraw championshi
The Lao Sepak Takraw and Chinlone Federation will stage its first National Sepak Takraw Championship from July 31 to August 2 at the Laos-Japan Budo Training Centre in Vientiane, in preparation for international competitions later this year. .........More >>>

 


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