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22 August, 2024


- US$400 million handover for That Luang Lake Forest City Project
The first instalment of US$400 million has been handed over for investment in the That Luang Lake Forest City Project in Vientiane. The money was handed over in Vientiane on Monday between the Chairman of the International Holding Hamdaoui Capital Trading Group SA, Dr Younes Hamdaoui Ei Bou, and Chairman of Laos Pan Asia International, Forest City, Mr Wang Qing An........More>>>

- Lao women gear up for ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit

Members of the Lao Women’s Union and women from other ASEAN countries gathered in Vientiane on Wednesday for a meeting in preparation for the 3rd ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit, which will open in the Lao capital on August 23.......More>>>

- Mekong-ROK business forum enhancing SME links, market expansion

The 12th Mekong-Korea Business Forum convened in Vientiane on Tuesday, with a  focus on enhancing SME connectivity, increasing trade opportunities, and expanding markets within the Mekong region. The forum was co-hosted by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Laos and the Republic of Korea, and chaired by Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs ...More>>>

- Restaurant association, chefs’ school partner in training scheme
The Lao Hotel and Restaurant Association and the Lao Chef Academy on Wednesday signed an agreement on partnership in the training of chefs, to raise their culinary standards.
The agreement was signed at the Vientiane Center by the President of Lao the Hotel and Restaurant Association, Mr Pakasith Chanthapanya, and a representative .....More>>>

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Laos, Thailand join forces to enhance border security
Military units from Laos and Thailand are strengthening joint efforts to maintain security along their shared border..........More>>>

- ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting to enhance connectivity and resilience
The ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luang Prabang on Wednesday focused on enhancing regional connectivity and resilience......​​..More>>>

- Large wartime bomb detonated in Champassak
UXO Lao staff engaged in clearance operations in Champassak province recently deactivated a large bomb which was unearthed in Hieng village, Soukhouma district........More>>>

- Xaysomboun eyes GDP of 2,542 billion kip
Xaysomboun authorities aim to boost gross domestic product (GDP) to 2,542.84 billion kip at the end of the next six months, according to the Paxason newspaper......More>>>

- Laos, partners seek to enhance nutrition amid climate change
Laos was the focal point of a pivotal gathering on Monday aimed at bridging the gap between climate change and nutrition, through a conference titled “Climate Change and Nutrition in Laos: Intersections and Interventions”.......More>>>

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Lao business chamber to boost jobs in livestock sector
Laos is working with international development partners to bolster employment opportunities in Laos, especially.... More >>>

Lao high school student receive medals and participate in an art exhibition in Japan
A Lao high school student, Ms Inthala Nitsavatvongsa, has received an award at a festival in Japan for her...... More >>>

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La Foret: A breath of fresh air for Vientiane folk
Calmly sipping a cup of your favourite Lao coffee and inhaling its rich aroma while fresh air gently caresses your face,...More>>>

Fitch Ratings airs stability concerns after Thai PM Paetongtarn appointment
BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN) -- Thailand’s Parliament swiftly approved Paetongtarn as the new prime minister on Sunday,.....More >>>

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What can be done to strengthen small and medium businesses?
Small and medium sized businesses play a key role in Laos’ economic development. But they need more support to make them viable and sustainable, especially given that so many people are trying to make.......More >>>

Laos steps up training for badminton players
The Labdork Badminton Academy and the Lao Badminton Federation are working to improve the standard of young players so they meet with more success in international competition.
The Academy was established......More >>>

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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


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