New update - Laos, Malaysia establish strategic rail-sea trade link
Laos and Malaysia have established a strategic partnership to boost cross-border trade via a rail-sea route, with the exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) and Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP) in Malaysia on Sunday........More>>>
- Vice President attends funeral of former Vietnamese President
Vice President, Mrs Pany Yathotou led a Lao delegation to attend the funeral of former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong in Hanoi. On Sunday, the Lao leader and her delegation, representing the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the National Assembly, the government, and the Lao Front for National Development, attended a memorial service in the national mourning etiquette........More>>>
- Lao festival in Japan showcases the country’s tourist attractions
Tokyo, Japan: The colourful two-day Lao Festival opened at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday to showcase the Lao unique culture and traditions, as well as offering a tempting array of Lao foods, to inspire festival-goers to visit Laos.
The opening ceremony was led by Laos’ Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Mrs Darany Phommavongsa, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr Hisashi Matsumoto; the Lao, Ambassador to Japan, Mr Amphay Kindavong; Chairperson of the Japan-Laos Parliamentary Friendship Association, Mrs Shinako Tsuchiya; and other Lao and Japanese officials and visitors.....More>>>
- APB leads financial innovation in Laos with Visa for seamless cross-border payments
The Agricultural Promotion Bank Co., Ltd. (APB) is reinforcing its position as a leader in financial innovation through a collaboration with Visa, a global pioneer in digital payments.....More>>>
- Huaphan: A hidden gem for both adventurers and food lovers
Nestled in the rugged mountains of northeastern Laos, Huaphan province is a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and a culture deeply rooted in tradition. While it remains one of Laos’ lesser-explored destinations, those who make the journey are rewarded with stunning limestone karsts, misty forests, and warm hospitality. ......More>>>
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- KOICA knowledge-sharing lecture gives boost to environmental awareness
Korean alumni of the KOICA Scholarship Programme shared their knowledge and experiences with the local academic community in Laos during a special Knowledge Sharing Lecture hosted by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Vientiane.
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- State media organisations explore ways to become financially self-sufficient
As the government is encouraging state bodies to transform and become financially self-sufficent, state media organisations are searching for ways to diversify their revenue streams ........More>>>
- Lao students head to Australia with life-changing scholarship opportunity
Lao students have received Australia Awards Scholarships to study at universities around Australia in a range of fields including environmental management, science, public policy, education, agriculture, and more........More>>>
- Lao, Thai foreign ministers hold talks to strengthen ties
The foreign ministers of Laos and Thailand have held talks covering a range of issues from political and security cooperation to trade and investment, and the safeguarding of Lao migrant workers’ rights in Thailand.
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- Officials accelerate search for ancient artefacts at quarry in Bokeo
After the discovery of a remarkable cache of ancient religious artefacts at an excavation site at Donpheungkham village in Bokeo province, officials and experts from Laos and abroad have stepped their search for more such items ahead of the rainy season.......More>>>
- Govt, UN-Habitat make strides in inclusive urban development
UN-Habitat has helped the government to achieve national development priorities in urbanisation, including urban services and planning. ...More>>>
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