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19 August 2025

- BRT bus drivers begin training ahead of trial run in Vientiane
Drivers who will be employed under Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system have begun training on the new vehicles at the National Sports Stadium,......More>>>

- Lao craftsmen, technicians head to ASEAN skills contest
Laos is hopeful for a strong performance at the 14th ASEAN Skills Competition this year, where they will showcase their skills and professionalism on the ASEAN stage...........More>>>

- Vietnamese veterans visit Khammuan to honour shared history
Former Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who once assisted Laos visited Khammuan province last week to reaffirm their friendship and remember........More>>>

- EU Ambassador Mark Gallagher visits Savan Park SEZ, Savannakhet dry port to explore investment Progress and Investment Opportunities
The Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to Laos, Mark Gallagher, and other EU officials paid an official visit to the Savan Park Special Economic Zone.........More>>>

- Action Education, Oudomxay province forge partnership to boost early childhood learning
Action Education and Oudomxay province’s Department of Education and Sports have joined hands to expand opportunities and strengthen resources for children’s education under a new project launched on Friday......More>>>

- Anousith Logistics expands to 800 service points
Anousith Logistics Co., Ltd. has expanded to more than 800 service points nationwide, reinforcing its position as the leading domestic express transport company in Laos....More>>>
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- Global experts unite in Laos to advance sustainable ecotourism
More than 70 specialists and stakeholders from over 20 countries gathered in Vientiane on Saturday for an international meeting aimed at advancing sustainable ecotourism in protected areas........More>>>

- Rural, urban households benefit from energy efficient cookstoves
Both rural and urban communities have benefitted from energy efficiency improvements through a project titled “Promote the Use of Energy-Saving Stoves and Clean Energy”.......More>>>

- Media personnel hone reporting skills on green issues
Some 40 representatives from mass media organisations and Lao civil society organisations in Xekong province and  Vientiane are attending a training workshop designed to strengthen skills in content creation and reporting, with a special focus on green issues...........More>>>

 - Laos strengthens national eye health services
Laos has made significant progress in many areas under the current national plan for eye health, achieving key milestones aligned with the country’s goals and objectives.......More>>>

- Ministry clarifies use of ambulances donated by South Korea 
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has issued an official statement to clarify public concerns surrounding the use of 42 ambulances recently donated by Chungcheongnam-do Province, Republic of Korea......More>>>
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Ministry reviews progress of Laos-China cooperation initiatives
Senior officials of the Laos-China Cooperation Commission (LCCC) met leaders of the Ministry of Finance last week to present a report on the panel’s recent activities and to seek policy guidance to......... More >>>

Three young Lao stars reveal exciting new projects
The Lao entertainment industry is buzzing with excitement after three of the country’s most admired young men, Mr Sanonh Maniphonh, Mr  Jacky Phimmachak and Mr Kingkhong Latthakone, made an appearance at the opening of Beauty Plus Clinic last week....,.......... More >>>
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Nature-inspired restaurant offers welcome retreat from busy city
If you’re looking for a peaceful escape without leaving Vientiane, the Ton Aoy restaurant is the perfect spot. Located close to the city centre, this unique dining venue has transformed an urban space into a lush jungle garden, giving diners the refreshing feel of nature without the need to make a long drive.......More>>>

Tariffs prompt Asia to rethink strategy(China Daily/ANN) -- The United States’ enforcement of steep tariffs against most of its trading partners is disrupting the global trading environment, which has pushed Asian countries to rethink their export strategy of primarily serving the US market, focus on alternative economic partnerships and move higher in the supply chain, analysts said............. More >>>

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Should more be done to encourage young people to speak Lao correctly?
It’s common to hear a new style of speaking among young.. . More >>>

Winners of World Table Tennis Feeder Series announced
The Lao Table Tennis Federation has closed the World Table Tennis Feeder Series, which it hosted in Vientiane from August 11-15, with more than 100 players from 18 countries taking part.......More >>>
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23 Km Farm, an organic escape with tasty food
Just a short drive from Vientiane, 23 Km Farm is more than a destination, it’s an experience. Nestled in a lush, spacious and green area, an organic farm invites visitors ...More >>>

On the morning of the August 17, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Lao PDR, Ms Grata Endah Werdaningtyas, leads a ceremony to raise the Indonesian flag at the Indonesian Embassy....More>>>
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