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31 July 2025

- Vientiane province’s economy records 3.8 percent growth in first half of 2025
Vientiane province has recorded 3.8 percent economic growth in the first six months of the year, with a total economic output of 9,065 billion kip at current values........More>>>

- President Thongloun visits Russia to deepen ties
President Thongloun Sisoulith is paying an official visit to the Russian Federation from July 30 to August 1 in response to an invitation from President Vladimir Putin......More>>>

- China gives boost to vocational education in Laos
Laos and China have taken a significant step towards broadening  education opportunities in Laos by jointly authorising a feasibility study on the establishment of a technical and vocational college in Vientiane.........More>>>

- New drug rehab centre opens in Vientiane province
The Lao and Vietnamese governments have opened a treatment and rehabilitation centre for drug addicts in Phonhong district, Vientiane province.........More>>>

- Incheon Gyeyang District Office of Korea – Savannakhet Province of Laos Continue Friendship through Education and Healthcare Support Projects
On July 4, 2025, a meaningful event encompassing education and healthcare took place in Savannakhet Province, Laos...........More>>>
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- Agriculture technicians get lessons in use of drone technology, modern farming methods
Agricultural technicians and associated personnel from across Vientiane are better equipped to boost crop yields after learning about the benefits of drones and modern agricultural machinery......More>>>

- Laos voices concerns over worker health and safety
Illness and injury arising from unsafe or poorly regulated workplace conditions are a growing concern in Laos. The problem is exacerbated by the large number of informal workplaces, which often lack basic occupational safety and health procedures, adequate working conditions, and robust social security protection.........More>>>

 - Health ministry boosts disaster response as flooding continues
Hospital staff, together with health officials and local volunteers, are working to ensure that people affected by flooding stay healthy, in line with instructions issued by the Ministry of Health’s Disaster Management Committee......More>>>

- Luang Prabang plans for Hor Khao Padab Din festival, boat races
Luang Prabang province is set to celebrate the annual Hor Khao Padab Din festival on August 23 with traditional rituals and boat races on the Khan River.........More>>>
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Laos, China to deepen cooperation in digital finance, cross-border payments
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) and its counterparts in China and ASEAN is aimed at working together to strengthen cooperation on cross-border payment systems,..... More >>>

New fashion for stylish men by Ben & Tod
Ben & Tod Laos recently unveiled its new collection for stylish men during the Runway Showdown segment of the Mister Universe Laos 2025 pageant.......... More >>>
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Malnutrition stunting growth of children in Laos
 Children whose height is disproportionate to their age continue to be affected by malnutrition, highlighting the urgent need to improve nutrition in line with government development goals.....More>>>

China implements unilateral visa exemptions or mutual visa-free policies with 75 countries
(Global Times/BRNN) -- China has implemented unilateral visa exemptions or mutual visa-free policies with 75 countries during .......... More >>>

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Tad Nokkok waterfall in Vientiane gaining in popularity
The rainy season brings waterfalls alive in normally dry areas, especially in Vientiane, where local residents flocks  ...More >>>

The Governor of Xayabouly province, Mr Phongsavanh Sitthavong, and his officials on Tuesday inspect the damage caused by flooding in Xienghon and Khop districts. Flooding in Xienghon .....More>>>

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What do you think of the planned switch to digital ID cards?
The identity cards in use at present could soon become a thing of the past, to be replaced by chip-embedded cards. The government’s ambitious plan would link .... . More >>>

Lao teams gear up for Asian Youth Games
The National Olympic Committee of Laos is preparing four teams to compete in the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, scheduled for October 22-31......More >>>
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