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7 July 2025


- PM urges Attapeu to scrutinise investment projects, strive for economic self-reliance
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has instructed Attapeu authorities to take decisive action over unproductive mining projects, as part of efforts to boost economic self-reliance and investment accountability. .....More>>>

- Lao Bullion Bank expands links with commercial banks for gold-backed loans
The Lao Bullion Bank Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with four leading commercial banks in Laos to provide loans that can be secured by Gold  Certificates of Lao Bullion Bank. .....More>>>

- US ambassador reaffirms commitment to Laos amid shifting aid policy  
The United States remains committed to its engagement with Laos in priority areas amid adaptation in its foreign aid policy, the US ambassador has said.
Speaking at a celebration on July 2 at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane to mark America’s 249th Independence Day and 70 years of Laos-US diplomatic relations, Ambassador Heather Variava assured that US engagement with Laos would endure, albeit with some programme changes........More>>>

- BCEL partners with Lao-China Securities to drive capital expansion
Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has appointed Lao-China Securities Public Company (LCS) as its financial advisor to support major capital increase, reinforcing the bank’s position as one of Laos’ leading financial institutions. .......More>>

- (On the occasion of the 31st year since passing away of President Kim Il Sung, the great leader of the people of the DPR Korea 08/07/1994-08/07/2025)
THE GREAT LEADER COMRADE KIM IL SUNG WILL ALWAYS BE WITH OUR PEOPLE
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- Laos calls for global support for transitioning least-developed countries

A high-level delegation from Laos took an active role in shaping global development priorities at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held from July 1-3 in Seville, Spain........More>>>

- Call centre scammers under fire in Golden Triangle SEZ crackdown
With hundreds of fraudulent call centres already dismantled, Lao authorities are ramping up enforcement in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in an effort to fully and permanently eridicate such crimes..........More>>>

- Finance ministry to make vehicle insurance compulsory
Only about 10 percent of vehicles in Laos are currently insured, prompting the Ministry of Finance to launch a compulsory car insurance centralise system to better protect road users and strengthen the country’s insurance industry......More>>>

- Job fair boosts career opportunities, awards scholarships
Over 1,000 job opportunities were on offer to graduates at a job fair held at the National University of Laos last week, providing a vital platform for students and job seekers to connect directly with employers and explore potential career paths......More>>>

- Laos eyes greater use of social studies in policy making
Laos has joined regional efforts to bridge research and policy as officials and other stakeholders met in Vientiane on July 3 for a workshop titled “Doing Research Analysis”, to assess the role of social science in national development......More>>>

- Time Marches On, Wuhua Rises up
Golden walls hold timeless heritage, Life blossoms within Wuhua's embrace. Arriving in Wuhua District, Kunming, you will encounter the purple dreamscape woven ...More>>>

- K-Lab Vientiane hosts K-LAB DIGITAL MAKER 2025 to empower Laos’ youth through digital innovation
K-Lab Vientiane successfully hosted the K-LAB DIGITAL MAKER 2025 event on June 28–29, 2025, at the Lao-Japan Budo Center in Vientiane. ...More>>>

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BOL partners with SEACEN Centre for regional macro-financial course
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), the nation’s central bank, is working to strengthen the capacity of central banks to analyse macroeconomic developments and their financial linkages....... More >>>

Ethnic festival to mark 75th anniversary of Lao National Front
The Lao Ethnic Garden in Vientiane will host a cultural festival from August 8-12 to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Lao National Front, which was established on August 13, 1950........ More >>>

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Fish conservation in Luang Prabang
Nestled at the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Yet, beneath its serene facade lies a pressing environmental issue: the decline of fish populations and aquatic biodiversity. .....More>>>

Search for missing girls as Texas flood death toll rises to 32
Hunt, United States (AFP) -- Rescuers searched Saturday for 27 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential rains caused devastating flooding that killed at least 32 people,....More >>>

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What are your plans for the three-month school holiday?
Schools around the country will soon be starting their annual summer break. It’s important that children make use of this time productively and have something constructive to do. More >>>

Lao players to compete at S.E. Asia badminton championships
Eleven Lao players, competing at the junior level, are hoping for medal success at the Badminton Asia (Southeast Asia) Regional Championships, taking .........More >>>

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Foreign journalists enjoy insightful visit to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China Journalists from 40 countries expressed enthusiasm and were impressed ...More >>>


 
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