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9 October 2024

- President meets with French and Vietnamese counterparts to strengthen bilateral relations
President Thongloun Sisoulith met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President To Lam in Paris, France, as part of his state visit on the occasion of the 19th Francophonie Summit..........More>>>

- Laos, Thailand sign six cooperation agreements
The governments of Laos and Thailand signed six cooperation agreements in Vientiane yesterday during an official visit to Laos by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. .......More>>>

- PM says AI is needed for ASEAN private sector to take the lead on digital economy
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone sees ASEAN business leaders as key drivers of the digital economy, utilising global trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) for more effective and consistent economic development. .......More>>>

- PM holds talks with counterparts from Vietnam, Timor-Leste
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on Tuesday held separate talks with his counterparts, Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam and Kay Rala Xanana of Timor-Leste, as Laos hosts leaders from across southeast Asia and key dialogue partners this week. .......More>>>

- Seminar explores opportunities for Lao workers in S. Korea
Discussions were held between Laos, Korea University, and related organisations about employment opportunities in Korea, and through this, the working environment of Laotian workers in Korea was discussed.......More>>>

- Smart cities, resilient people: Localising the SDGs for inclusive urban futures in Laos
As we celebrate Urban October, a month dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing urban areas around the world, it’s the perfect .......More>>>

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- ASEAN Coordinating Council adopts reports on regional integration

The 35th ASEAN Coordinating Council meeting, held in Vientiane on Tuesday, adopted 13 key reports on regional integration and reviewed the progress of Timor-Leste’s membership roadmap, marking significant steps in expanding ASEAN’s membership and strengthening regional connectivity.........More>>>

- Regional policymakers unite to enhance rural education
Educators from Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Singapore and Timor-Leste gathered in Vientiane recently to discuss ways to improve the quality of education in rural areas. ....​​..More>>>

- EDL, Unitel to explore telecom business partnership 
Electricite du Laos (EDL) and Star Telecom Company Limited (Unitel) last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the feasibility of a joint venture in telecommunications and information technology services.......More>>>

- ASEAN FMs endorse key documents to spur regional development
ASEAN Foreign Ministers met in Vientiane on Tuesday to endorse key documents ahead of the regional bloc’s summits also taking place in the capital this week. .....More>>>

- ASEAN Political-Security Community Council highlights achievements
The 28th ASEAN Political-Security Community Council (APSC) meeting, held in Vientiane on Tuesday, highlighted the progress made in implementing the APSC Blueprint 2025, reporting an impressive achievement rate of 99.6 percent. ....More>>>

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BOL and leading banks agree to establish ‘Lao Foreign Exchange Market Company Limited’
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has signed an agreement with 11 commercial banks to set up the Lao Foreign Exchange ..... More >>>

Budding fashionistas awarded scholarships for studies abroad
Five young designers have been awarded scholarships to take courses in other countries following their success at the 11th Lao Fashion Week in Vientiane last week.. ....... More >>>

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Guizhou: unforgettable lifetime experience, hospitality
As soon as I plant my feet on the soil of mainland China, I always know that I’m going to discover plenty more hidden gems and stories....More>>>

UN biodiversity summit in Colombia aims to turn words into action
PARIS ( The Straits Times/ANN) -- Two years after a landmark UN-brokered deal to protect nature from a massive ......More >>>

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Local businesses showcase products during ASEAN Summits
Lao businesses are seizing opportunities offered by the ongoing 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits to display their products at key meeting venues, including the International Cooperation and Training Centre, which is ....More >>>

Laos Blind Football Federation to up its game after training course
The Lao Blind Football Federation plans to pursue a development path after coaches and referees took part in a training course on the rules of blind football as .......More >>>

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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


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