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28 September 2026

- Govt reaffirms Laos’ 2026 graduation from Least Developed Country status
Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to official graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by the end of this year, while seeking support to strengthen the economy beyond graduation.......More>>>

- Laos, EU set to enter new phase of partnership
The government of Laos and the European Union (EU) are preparing to enter a new phase of their partnership as the country moves towards graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, with both sides looking to expand cooperation in investment, trade, connectivity and sustainable development. The two sides reviewed progress in their cooperation and discussed future priorities at the 12th Lao-EU Joint Committee Working Group on Cooperation, held on September 24 at the Ministry of Finance in Vientiane.........More>>>

- Savan Park SEZ steps into AI era with Savan Nexus AI Centre and Digital Campus
Savan Golden Property Development Company Limited, the developer of AI data centra & Infrastructure in the Savannakhet Special Economic Zone C(Savan Park SEZ), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) authorising a feasibility study of a proposed high-tech Park, the “Savan Nexus AI and Digital Campus”....More>>>

- Indonesia marks 81 years of independence, looks ahead to 70 years of diplomatic relations with Laos
The rich coffee traditions of Indonesia took centre stage on Thursday evening as Indonesian and Lao friends gathered to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. Held at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane, the Diplomatic Reception brought together Laos’ Minister of Health Mrs Baykham Khattiya and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Phongsavanh Sisoulath as Guests of Honour, along with other senior Lao officials, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organisations, business leaders.......More>>>
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- Army personnel strengthen disaster response through regional training drill 
A field training exercise involving three Experts’ Working Groups under the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) framework took place in Banten, Indonesia, from September 22-25......More>>>

- Public security ministry beefs up firearms control 
The Vientiane Public Security Headquarters has handed over 115 recovered guns to the Department of Household Registration Management and Grassroots Construction (Department 509) under the Ministry of Public Security, as part of a government......More>>>

- China showcases Guangxi’s charm at Vientiane promotion event​
Tourism personnel from Laos and China gathered in Vientiane last week to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Laos and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, while promoting practical cooperation between the two sides. .........More>>>

- Laos gears up for ASEAN forum on migrant labour
Laos is preparing to participate in the 19th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour, scheduled for October 14-15 in the Philippines, with a focus on promoting regular, safe and rights-based migration channels...........More>>>

- Labour ministry moves to tackle worker shortage
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is working to address a chronic shortage of workers by strengthening employment services and developing short- and........More>>>

- Xekong cracks down on corruption in government offices 
State inspection authorities in Xekong province uncovered two cases of corruption involving nine people during investigations of government agencies carried out from 2021 to 2025, with total losses estimated at 3.096 million kip.....More>>>

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Vientiane International Auto Show 2026 prepares to go green
The Vientiane International Auto Show 2026, which will be held in November, is set to place greater emphasis on green practices, clean energy vehicles and.......More>>>

Lao artistes hit high note at Chinese singing contest
Twelve courageous Lao singers displayed their outstanding vocal talents in the final of the 5th “Lao People Singing Chinese Songs” contest at the National Culture Hall on Friday......More >>>
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A mother and son living with the legacy of UXO
 For Tieng Mangang, an explosion that occurred more than a decade ago changed her life. She was about 20 when she was injured by a device that exploded while she was cutting long grass in Hinlab village, Bualapha district, Khammuan province. ........More>>>

Vietnam, Russia agree to strengthen parliamentary cooperation
HANOI (VNA) -- National Assembly (NA) Vice President Nguyen Khac Dinh, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, chaired an online meeting with the Russian Federation.......More >>>
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Where the train meets the night: a different side of Hanoi
People stood along the narrow railway, phones and cameras ready, their eyes fixed along the narrow railway track. Café......More >>>

The Swiss Red Cross to Laos on Friday gives two minibuses worth US$75,000, 10 motorbikes, 70 mobile phones, six computers and other items worth more than 948 million kip to Lao Red Cross staff in Vientiane to....More>>>

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What are your thoughts on developments and sustainability in the construction industry?
An exhibition organised by the Association of Lao Architects and Civil Engineers (ALACE) in Vientiane last week featured more than 70 companies and 120 booths exhibiting construction materials, other products, services.......... More >>>

Cuban university lends muscle to sports development at NUoL
The National University of Laos (NUoL) and Cuba’s Manuel Fajardo University of Physical Culture and Sports Sciences on Friday signed Memorandums of Understanding that will see the two institutions partner in the application of sports science, personnel......More>>>

 
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