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- President attends Vietnam’s historic 50th reunification anniversary
Secretary General of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith, led a Lao delegation joining Vietnamese leaders and thousands of other participants at a national ceremony and parade held in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday. .....More>>>

- Vietnam’s current, former high-ranking officials honoured with noble order of Laos
HANOI (VNS) -- The Party and State of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic held a solemn ceremony in HCM City on April 29 to award decorations to incumbent and former high-ranking leaders of Vietnam......More>>>

- Laos, UN launch green and climate finance scheme to drive sustainable development
The Lao government in partnership with the United Nations system, and with the support of the Luxembourg government, has launched a green and climate finance programme to advance sustainable development and resilience....More>>>

- Kaipen producers make their mark at the Lao Food Festival 2025
Women producers from Nambak and Viengkham districts in Luang Prabang province proudly showcased the exceptional quality of their riverweed snacks, Kaipen, at the Lao Food Festival in Vientiane......More>>>

- PM launches Nam Neun 1 Hydropower construction
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Nam Neun 1 Hydropower Project was held in Xieng Khuang province on April 29, marking a key step in Laos’ drive to boost energy generation and export capacity....More>>>


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- Vientiane, Sichuan eye stronger ties in trade, education

Lao and Chinese government officials and business leaders met in Vientiane on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen ties in education, trade, and economic affairs in general.......More>>>

- Laos’ human rights record under review by United Nations

A top government official on Tuesday led a Lao delegation attending a review of the country’s human rights situation by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.....More>>>

- Nearly 98,000 Lao nationals worked abroad in 2024, ministry reports

The number of Lao nationals working in other countries has increased significantly, with 76,664 people taking up jobs outside Laos in the first three monthss of this year, according to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare......More>>>

- Vangvieng turns greener with new recycling drive
Vangvieng district in Vientiane province is now cleaner and greener after the completion of a two-year waste management project under the ASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management Enhancement Project.....More>>>

- Intellectual Property Day highlights value of music
Laos marked World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on April 26 with celebrations focusing on the theme “Intellectual Property and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”, highlighting the importance of copyright protection and economic benefits for Lao artists and the broader creative sector....More>>>

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Govt, private sector seek ways to minimise impact of US tariff hike
Laos’ exports to the United States of America are expected to experience significant impacts following the newly announced ..... More >>>

Swiss duo bring musical message of unity to Vientiane
Swiss duo Sophie de Quay and Simon Jaccard recently shared their musical talents at Vientiane’s Blues Box, delivering...... More >>>

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Laos-China at 64: A golden era of brotherhood and shared futures
As Laos and China celebrate the 64th anniversary of their diplomatic ties on April 25, which dates back to April 25, 1961, Chinese Ambassador to Laos, .......More>>>

Xi stresses promoting Global South cooperation
(China Daily) -- During his visit to the BRICS’ New Development Bank in Shanghai on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping highlighted China’s further support for the multilatera.....More >>>

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What are your thoughts on youth unemployment?
Many university graduates are unable to fulfil their job ambitions despite having good exam results. The issue of unemployment is affecting thousands of people across Laos, with the employment rate forecasted .. More >>>

Lao footballers gear up to face Nepal in qualifiers of AFC Asian Cup
The Lao team is putting in extra hours of training in preparation for a match up against Nepal in the final round of qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027........More >>>

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Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit Laos Year 2024. ...More >>>


 
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