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24 March 2026


- NA re-elects President Thongloun Sisoulith, confirms key officials
Members of the 10th National Assembly have unanimously re-elected Thongloun Sisoulith as the President of Laos, officially launching the country’s new five-year legislative term.........More>>>

- Govt sets 6 percent growth target, pushes for self-reliant economy
The government has set a growth target of at least 6 percent over the next five years, while aiming to stabilise the economy, reduce public debt, and strengthen financial security........More>>>

- AI library provides new learning frontier for Lao youth
Lao students are being given new opportunities to step into the world of artificial intelligence with the opening of the “Phoxay AI Library” at Phoxay Secondary School in Naxaithong district.......More>>>

- Lao consumers enjoy taste of Indonesian products
Indonesian products were on display and in high demand at the Indonesian Corner event in Vientiane, which showcased some of the country’s most popular items and further strengthened the growing ties between Indonesia and Laos......More>>>

- New Jeep and Ram vehicles arrive in Laos with CK Group launch
CK Trading Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd. has unveiled new Jeep® and Ram® vehicles in Laos, marking the arrival of two of America’s most iconic automotive brands.....More>>>


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- Laos, Thailand boost joint efforts in CITES enforcement
Laos and Thailand have stepped up efforts to combat transboundary wildlife crime, reaffirming a strengthened bilateral partnership focused on forestry protection, biodiversity conservation, and stricter enforcement of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)......More>>>

- Lao, European universities partner to transform research in higher education
In a bid to catalyse pivotal changes in the field of research, higher education institutions in Laos have entered into a collaborative partnership under the “Redefining Research Management Structures and Research Career Development to Accelerate Green Growth in Laos” project (RESET)........More>>>

- Laos, China chart roadmap for digital, green, connectivity development
A symposium titled “China in the New Spring” has set out an ambitious roadmap for deepening Laos-China cooperation, with both sides pledging to expand collaboration in digital innovation, green development and regional connectivity..........More>>>

- Champasak officials monitor markets to prevent price hikes
Price checks are underway at Maipakse market in Champasak province to ensure vendors are not taking advantage of the ongoing fuel shortage and the rising cost of petrol by underhandedly jacking up their prices.........More>>>

- Severe hailstorm batters Vientiane, damaging houses, vehicles
Many houses and vehicles in Sikhottabong district, Vientiane, were damaged by a hailstorm that lashed the area on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by thunder, rain, and strong wind........More>>>

- Korea-Laos partnership drives growth in southern farm incomes
The Republic of Korea and the Lao PDR have reached a significant milestone in agricultural cooperation, with a key development project in the southern provinces resulting in a substantial increase in average farm household incomes........More>>>

- Huge cache of buried wartime munitions deactivated in Huaphan
A joint demining team from the Lao People’s Army and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has removed and deactivated 372 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Huaphan province.......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>>>

Vietnam sends congratulatory message to Lao People’s Revolutionary Party on 71st anniversary
HANOI (VNA/VNS/ANN) -- The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has sent a message of congratulations to the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP),.....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 >>>

Young Lao footballers eye glory in Copa Coca Cola Cup
Eight boys’ teams from secondary schools in Vientiane and five provinces are taking part in the Copa Coca Cola Laos ........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 >>>


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