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25 March 2026


- Inaugural session of 10th National Assembly approves Laos’ top leadership
The National Assembly (NA) on Monday reaffirmed the country’s top leadership and approved other key state positions during the first session of its 10th Legislature, ........More>>>

- Govt pushes Laos-Vietnam rail link to access sea trade routes
The government has given the National Assembly a detailed description of the plan to build a railway linking Laos and Vietnam, aiming to give Laos direct sea access and boost regional connectivity.........More>>>

- Govt delivers emergency aid to hailstorm victims
The government has begun distributing emergency aid to thousands of people whose houses were damaged when a violent hailstorm passed through Sikhottabong ......More>>>

- Lao delegation pays courtesy visit to Vietnam’s Party General Secretary
A Lao government delegation paid a courtesy visit to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam,.......More>>>

- Japan’s GGP marks its 37th year, continuing support for local authorities and NGOs in Laos 
The Japanese government’s “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” initiative has entered its 37th year, providing targeted support to local governments and NGOs in developing countries......More>>>

- Data in Motion: A workshop on the high-speed railway, social cooperation, and people’s livelihoods
Academic leaders and policy experts from Laos, China and Thailand gathered in Vientiane on Monday to discuss the transformative effects of the China-Laos-Thailand high-speed.....More>>>
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- Vietnam, Laos step up cooperation as new threats emerge in shared river basins
HANOI (VNS) -- As rising environmental risks ripple through the Ma and Neun/Ca river basins, Vietnam and Laos are turning the tide, strengthening cross-border cooperation to protect water security and livelihoods......More>>>

- Laos, ROK strengthen trade, development ties
The governments of Laos and the Republic of Korea deepened bilateral economic cooperation and reviewed the progress of Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects at a roundtable meeting held in Vientiane on Monday.........More>>>

- Chinese firm to build healthcare and commercial centre at NUOL
A major new project is set to transform the landscape of the National University of Laos (NUOL) following the signing of a US$33 million agreement for the construction of the NDP Healthcare and Commercial Centre..........More>>>

- Upgraded road paves way for development in Attapeu
Road No. 9004, which runs between the Xepian bridge and Huayxoy bridge in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, over a distance of 18 kilometres is being asphalted to improve transport in the area........More>>>

- Culinary Journey dinner to showcase Luang Prabang’s food traditions
A special dining event in Luang Prabang will promote Lao cuisine through a six-course experience inspired by the city’s landscapes and cultural traditions........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 >>>

Korea-Laos Contemporary Art Festival opens in Vientiane
The Korea-Laos Contemporary Art Festival opened at the National Institute of Fine Arts in Vientiane last week, bringing together artists from Laos and the Republic of Korea...... 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, Russia agree to deepen energy cooperation, advance nuclear power project
MOSCOW (VNS/ANN) -- Vietnam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in energy and oil and gas, reinforcing a longstanding pillar of their partnership and setting the stage for new joint projects in the years ahead.,.....More >>>

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What should the government do to ensure Laos is really no longer a “least developed country”?
The government’s agenda for the next five years is nothing short....... 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 8th Minister of Education and Sports Cup, with matches scheduled from March 23-31 in Vientiane.
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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 >>>

Chinese Ambassador to Laos, Ms Fang Hong, presents a basket of flowers and congratulates Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Thongsavanh Phomvihane on being appointed as a new ....More>>>

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