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19 March 2026


- Thai royal couple visits Huayxone–Huayxua Agricultural Centre in Vientiane
Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of the Kingdom of Thailand visited the Huayxone-Huayxua Agricultural Development Service Centre on Wednesday, as part of their state visit to Laos from March 16-18...........More>>>

- BRT bus service offering free rides for two months
Residents of Vientiane can now enjoy faster and affordable travel by using the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which can be used free of charge for the first two months of operation..........More>>>

- New tools aim to transform classroom support for students with disabilities
Thousands of students in Laos with hidden learning difficulties could soon receive better support in classrooms, as new practical tools are being developed to help teachers identify and respond to disabilities more effectively.......More>>>

- Govt pushes for shift to electric vehicles
The government is urging people to switch to electric vehicles to cut fuel imports and ease the impact of rising energy prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.......More>>>

- How will the global fuel shortage and skyrocketing prices affect Laos’ foreign currency reserves and inflation?
The armed conflict in the Middle East has caused fuel shortages in many countries, with prices rising steadily in the short term and expected to continue to rise if the fighting continues.......More>>>

- Construction material prices in Vientiane surge by nearly 50 percent amid soaring fuel costs
Construction companies and individuals in Vientiane are currently facing rapidly rising prices, with the cost of some materials increasing by almost 50 percent, which is having a severe impact on people building their own homes......More>>>
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- Laos eyes seamless digital governance with data exchange push
The move to modernise public administration is making progress with plans to establish a nationwide Government Data Exchange (GDX) system aimed at connecting fragmented state databases and delivering faster, more transparent services.......More>>>

- New agreement boosts ties between Lao, Singapore Red Cross societies
The Lao and Singapore Red Cross societies have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and ensuring faster humanitarian response for vulnerable communities across Laos.........More>>>

- UN-Habitat, govt review progress on urbanisation, climate change adaptation
The government is strengthening cooperation with UN-Habitat as United Nations agencies step up efforts to advance climate-resilient and inclusive development in Laos............More>>>

- Education ministry pledges to raise higher education bar
The Ministry of Education and Sports has vowed to improve the quality of higher education institutions in 2026, following decisions taken at the national higher education executive review meeting held at the National University of Laos on Wednesday.........More>>>

- New water treatment plants ease lives of Savannakhet villagers
Residents of 21 villages in Phin and Xayphouthong districts, Savannakhet province, are enjoying the benefits of two new water treatment plants, which are jointly producing 4,800 cubic metres of water each day.......More>>>
 
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Commerce minister gives advice at Lao MSME Expo
Lao companies are making significant achievements, but trade should be better organised and more done to promote Lao-made products and stabilise market....... More >>>

Laos-China Cultural Ambassador Jojo showcases Lao heritage at Lao Art Museum
Jojo, a popular Lao TikTok creator with over 2.2 million followers, has captured attention online after appearing in elegant traditional Lao attire to promote the country’s...... 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 ........More>>>

Visa-free policy boosts inbound Russian tourists via NE China’s Heilongjiang by over 60 percent in six months
(Global Times) -- Six months after China introduced a 30-day stay visa-free policy for Russian citizens, the policy’s benefits have driven rapid growth in cross-border travel. Russian tourists entering China through ports in Heilongjiang Province increased by more than 60 percent in the past half-year, new data showed. .....More >>>

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What can be done to ease congestion at petrol stations?
Long queues are snaking around petrol stations in Vientiane as the ongoing fuel supply crunch disrupts daily life, ...... More >>>

Lao swimmers make waves at Thai championships
Khon Kaen, Thailand – Teenage swimmers from the Vientiane Aquatic Sports Club have returned home with a haul......More >>>
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Kuala Lumpur offers unmissable experiences during Visit Malaysia 2026
Travel between Vientiane and Malaysia is now easier than ever following the launch of direct flights between the Lao capital...More >>>

President Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife welcome Their Majesties King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at the President’s Office ...More>>>

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