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- Laos, Vietnam push for progress in transport, energy projects
The governments of Laos and Vietnam are pushing ahead with major transport, energy and mining projects to strengthen economic links and turn bilateral agreements into concrete results.
The two countries highlighted the need to advance the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, Laos-Vietnam railway, oil pipeline and Khammuan potash mining projects during high-level.........More>>>

- Lao migrant remittances surge 36.6 percent to hit US$500 million in mid-2026
Lao migrant workers sent home an estimated US$500 million in the first half of 2026, marking a 36.6 percent increase from the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare........More>>>

- Lao, Belarus parties pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and the Communist Party of Belarus have pledged to further strengthen and expand party-to-party relations and cooperation, with a focus on implementing their Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperationr.........More>>>

- Phongsupthavy Group, EDL sign MoU to advance clean energy cooperation
Phongsupthavy Group Sole Co., Ltd. and Electricité du Laos (EDL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a feasibility study for the purchase of electricity from the Phongsupthavy Group’s energy-mix power generation facility.......More>>>

- Heavy rain raises flood, landslide risk across Laos
More rain is forecast across Laos this week, with thunderstorms and strong winds predicted in some areas, increasing the risk of more flooding and landslides. According to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, the southwest monsoon will......More>>>

- ADB projects 4 percent growth for Laos amid external, climate risks
Economic growth in Laos is projected to moderate to 4.0 percent in 2026 before recovering to 4.5 percent in 2027, according to the latest edition of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday......More>>>


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- Oudomxay, Nanning broaden cooperation under new pact
Authorities in Oudomxay province and Nanning City in China have agreed to broaden cooperation in agriculture, trade, tourism, education and other fields under a new five-year partnership.........More>>>

- Laos voices support for stronger regional links at global transport forum 
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has highlighted the need to modernise Laos’transport sector, while strengthening environmental sustainability and regional connectivity..........More>>>

- Laos calls for improved early warning systems at ASEAN disaster conference 
Laos has called for greater use of scientific information and early warning systems to support anticipatory action and reduce disaster risks across the ASEAN region. .......More>>>

- Oudomxay on high alert as African swine fever detected
Oudomxay authorities have banned the purchase and sale of pigs after cases of African swine fever were reported in Samakkhixay village in La district. The provincial Agriculture and Environment Department ordered the ban after four cases of the deadly virus were confirmed, according to a report by the Oudomxay Radio and Television Station. ....More>>>

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Finance ministry outlines priorities for LDC graduation
The Ministry of Finance in cooperation with development partners is intensifying preparations for Laos’ transition from........More>>>

Lao actress and model honoured at The Shining Award in Malaysia
Lao actress, model and beauty queen Souphaphone Somvichit (Nui) has receive an honorary award in the outstanding actress, model and beauty queen category of The Shining Award at a ceremony held.....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>>>

Joint efforts urged to fight scam networks
(China Daily/BRNN) -- Southeast Asian experts have cautioned against singling out any country over cyber and telecom scam operations, saying doing so is inaccurate and could undermine international cooperation and trust......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 >>>

A senior official at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and President of the Lao Writers’ Association, Mr Thongbay Phothisane, together with the Director of D-Book Publishing....More>>>

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How can African swine fever be controlled without negatively affecting pig farmers?
The spread of African swine fever is raising concerns among pig farmers, traders, food-related businesses and consumers as authorities tighten measures to prevent the disease from spreading further. ......... More >>>

Runners stride out to celebrate Constitution Day, Laos-China ties
The National Assembly organised a run in Vientiane on Sunday to mark the 35th Lao Constitution Day, 65th anniversary of Laos-China diplomatic relations, and to issue a public appeal for donations to support flood recovery efforts. .....More>>>

 
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