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6 November 2026

- Top Vietnamese leader hosts Lao NA leader
HANOI (VNA) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam received visiting Lao National Assembly (NA) President Sonexay Siphandone in Hanoi, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening their great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion.......More>>>

- Central banks of Laos and Vietnam plan more local currency, QR transactions
The central banks of Laos and Vietnam plan to enable greater use of their local currencies in cross-border payments and strengthen QR code payment links in order to facilitate trade, investment and general banking transactions. These measures are being considered to spur fulfilment of their target to push the value of bilateral trade and investment to US$10 billion in the coming years...........More>>>

- Laos, Myanmar agree to beef up border security
Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith received a courtesy call from the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, General Ye Win Oo, on November 4........More>>>

- Lao Brewery backs Luang Prabang charity run for 12th year, supporting children’s healthcare
More than 3,000 local and international runners joined the Run for Children Luang Prabang Half Marathon 2026, supported by Lao Brewery Company for the 12th consecutive year, to raise funds for free medical treatment for thousands of children in northern Laos.
The company continued its long-standing commitment to the annual charity event as a Platinum Sponsor through its Revive beverage brand, helping sustain a fundraising initiative that improves access to essential healthcare for disadvantaged children........More>>>
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- Govt takes stock of census results to guide policy-making
The Lao Statistics Bureau has convened a meeting with key partners to review preliminary findings from thematic reports on fertility, nuptiality and mortality based on the 2025 Population and Housing Census. The talks were viewed as a key step towards transforming demographic data into actionable national policy........More>>>

- Children undergo heart treatment under China-Laos partnership
Four children with congenital heart disease have successfully received specialised, minimally invasive heart treatment at Mahosot Hospital in Vientiane, under the second paediatric cardiac mission of the Mekong Children’s Heart Care Project........More>>>

- Govt moves to speed up road building, repair
The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport have agreed to accelerate the implementation of government directives on road construction and repairs......More>>>

- UK-funded food supplement to help 3,500 children with severe malnutrition
The UK Government and UNICEF have provided 3,500 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the Lao Ministry of Health in Savannakhet province.......More>>>

- National University of Laos celebrates 30 years of development and achievements
The National University of Laos (NUOL) has produced 142,910 graduates over the past three decades, contributing to the country’s human resource development while expanding its academic programmes, scientific research and international cooperation.......More>>>
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Tourism businesses on Don Det, Don Khone gear up for peak season
Tourism-related businesses in Khong district, Champasak province, are preparing to welcome more visitors during the approaching peak travel season, with accommodation providers, boat operators and transport services gearing up to meet growing demand on the .....More>>>

Japan Foundation runs 9th animation workshop in Laos  
The Japan Foundation, Vientiane Office, in cooperation with the National Institute of Fine Arts, organised the 9th Animation Workshop from October 29 to November 2 at the Training Centre of the Lao Front for National Development, attended by 35 people......More >>>
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Fishermen flock to Mekong riverbank as water level drops
As the level of the Mekong River drops and the temperature dips, fishermen are taking advantage of the favourable conditions to spend long hours on the riverbank, hoping to land a big catch........More>>>

China’s top diplomat calls for new ‘golden decade’ of Lancang-Mekong cooperation
BEIJING (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on the six Lancang-Mekong countries to build on their fruitful cooperation in the past 10 years and......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 >>>

Politburo member and Standing Member of the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, General Vilay Lakhamfong (right), meets Politburo member and Chairman of the Communist....More>>>

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What can be done to protect the Xong River from pollution?
The Xong River, which runs through the centre of Vangvieng district in Vientiane province, is under increasing it’sscrutiny because of its murky water, raising questions about environmental protection, s...... More >>>

FIFA president inspires Lao squad at FIFA U-15 World Cup
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) has expressed its deep gratitude and sincere thanks to FIFA President Gianni Infantino for visiting the Lao U-15 team during the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026........More>>>

 
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