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16 October 2026

- Govt moves to amend Civil Aviation Law to improve safety
The government is seeking to strengthen civil aviation safety oversight and modernise sector management through amendments to the Law on Civil Aviation, .......More>>>

- Laos eyes stronger Vat Phou management, regional tourism links
Laos plans to strengthen management of the Vat Phou Champasak World Heritage Site and expand regional tourism links, with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism .......More>>>

- Laos seeks higher age limit, married couples’ quota for farm workers in Korea
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is looking to raise the age limit for Lao farm workers employed in the Republic of Korea and to introduce a quota for married couples wishing to work together........More>>>

- Lao Art Week 2026 celebrates creativity, cultural heritage across four provincesLao Art Week 2026 has opened in Vientiane, bringing together artists, cultural practitioners and communities to celebrate Lao creativity, preserve cultural heritage and promote the country’s growing creative industries.....More>>>

- Joint Op-ed to mark International Day against the Death Penalty in Laos
Every year on October 10, the international community marks World Day Against the Death Penalty. It is a moment of reflection on the meaning of justice, on the value ......More>>>

- Three companies join forces to develop “Sanae Lao” restaurant brand
Three companies have joined forces to develop the “Sanae Lao” restaurant brand, aiming to present traditional Lao cuisine in a modern style and introduce it to a wider audience......More>>>


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- Laos’ poverty rate at 14.7 percent as country marks Poverty Eradication Day

Some 14.7 percent of households in Laos live in poverty, highlighting persistent challenges in food security, nutrition and livelihoods as the country marks World Food Day, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and National Poverty Eradication Week.......More>>>

- New one-way traffic route on Pangkham Road
Traffic police have been stationed alongPangkham Road in Chanthabouly district, Vientiane, to guide motorists and ensure compliance with the one-way traffic change, which has been introduced to improve vehicle flow and road safety.........More>>>

- 39 Thai nationals deported over alleged cybercrime 
Lao authorities have handed over 39 Thai nationals suspected of involvement in online scams and the operation of online gambling sites to Thai police, following their arrest and detention in Vientiane........More>>>

- Australia, Japan help flood-hit schools in northern Laos
More than 40 educational institutions in Luang Namtha and Oudomxay provinces were affected by flash floods in late August, damaging textbooks, classroom equipment and school facilities, prompting Australia and Japan to provide learning materials to help children continue their education........More>>>

- Excitement mounts as Vientiane Boat Racing Festival nears
Vientiane’s annual Boat Racing Festival will combine longboat races, Buddhist ceremonies, cultural events and a bustling street market, creating a colourful mix of local traditions while also promoting tourism and trade........More>>>

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Japanese companies eye Lao market opportunities
Eleven Japanese and Japanese-affiliated companies explored business opportunities in Laos through a three-day event held in Vientiane from October 7-9, seeking to establish new sales channels and partnerships with local buyers.......More>>>

CLOZER to perform at Korea Lifestyle Festival in Vientiane
Popular Lao band CLOZER is set to perform at the Korea Lifestyle Festival 2026 at the Parkson shopping mall in Vientiane on October 23, which features Korean-inspired......More >>>

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From needle and thread to a livelihood keeping Hmong stories alive
For Kia Lee, a needle and thread are more than tools for embroidery; they are a link to her childhood, a source of income, and a way to keep the traditions and memories of the Hmong people alive.........More>>>

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation
HANOI (VNA) --The defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia gathered in Hanoi for their annual meeting, reaffirming their shared commitment to enhancing solidarity, political trust, and defence cooperation..........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 >>>

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Innovation from investment to impact
Hunger is not inevitable. The world already possesses many of capacity, tools, technologies and knowledge needed to ensure food security for all. Yet in 2025, 645 million people still faced hunger, while about one in three people worldwide could not afford a healthy diet........... More >>>

Lao football officials get lessons in commercial strategy, licensing
Officials from Vientiane football clubs and provincial football federations are attending the Commercial Strategy and Licensing Workshop taking place in Vientiane from October 15-17........More>>>

 


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