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27 September, 2023

- President advises ministries to strengthen national protection, security
President Thongloun Sisoulith has advised the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security to step up efforts with regard to the maintenance of national protection and security......More>>>

- 25m euro skills programme launched to boost tourism, agriculture, forestry
More than 20,000 young Lao workers are set to directly benefit from a new skills development initiative launched in Vientiane on September 26 by the Lao government in collaboration with development partners.  ....More>>>

- Laos calls for collective action, resource mobilisation to accelerate SDGs
Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith has called on the world community to scale up collective efforts, reform international financial architecture and mobilise more resources to accelerate the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs)....More>>>

- Lao Responsible Business Awards 2023 – Celebrating workforce wellbeing
Angsana  Maison Souvannaphoum and Animal Doctors International were among the leading businesses recognised at the 2023 Lao Responsible Business Awards for their commitment to the wellbeing of their workforce. ...More>>>

- BRI boosts Laos’ rail link ambitions through regional and global corridors
Beijing, China: China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), instigated by Chinese President Xi Jinping, has achieved numerous fruitful results during its decade-long active and collaborative implementation, which involves more than 150 countries. ..More>>>

- Celebrating Lao coffee and promoting a safe work environment in the supply chain
International Coffee Day is back and bigger than ever. The day is an opportunity to celebrate our love for coffee while also recognising the hard work and sacrifices made by those who make it possible....More>>>

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- Laos records trade deficit for five months in a row
Laos has recorded trade deficits for five consecutive months, ramping up pressure on exchange rates as the country will need more foreign currencies to import goods.....More>>>

- Medic warns of danger of drinking kathom juice
At least five young people are seeking treatment at Mittaphab Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit every day after drinking kathom juice, made from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa Korth....More>>>

- Youth climate conference boosts environmental awareness
More than 300 young people from various educational institutions in Vientiane attended the Youth Climate Action Conference on Sunday to learn about climate change solutions....More>>>

- Govt invests in rural development in Xekong
The government has provided funding of more than 259 billion kip for 169 development projects in rural areas of Xekong province. ...More>>>

- More heavy rain brings further risk of floods​, landslides
The depression system moving in from Vietnam has weakened to a low pressure system, which is now passing over Laos, bringing a renewed risk of flooding and landslides from September 26-27, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned....More>>>

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Household staples go on sale at discounted prices 
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is partnering with local companies to sell commonly used consumer items at discount ....More>>>

Doodle artist to display art at Lao Art Week
Doodle artist Mr Phoudthasone Souksompheng, 23, will display his artwork at the Lao Art Week scheduled to take place at Parkson Shopping Mall next month. ...More >>>

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China-Laos Railway a path of development, happiness, friendship
The China-Laos Railway, since its operation on December 3, 2021, has greatly facilitated passenger and freight transport. It has been driving employment along its route and boosting trade between China and Laos, as well as other Asean countries. ...More >>>

China’s white paper shedding directions for building community with shared global future
Beijing, China: China on Tuesday released a white paper outlining the path to build a global community with a shared future in order to enhance the international community’s ability to work together for better ...More >>>

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What should the government do to prevent more price rises?
Rice and other food items are on sale at discounted prices in four districts of Vientiane. As people continue to complain about the price of food, even of things  ....More >>>

LTF President attends ITF annual general meeting in Mexico
The President of the Lao Tennis Federation, Mr Daovone Phachanthavong, represented Laos in voting for the new president and board of directors of the International Tennis...More >>>

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Phou Khao Khouay, a must-see national park 
With its stunning natural beauty, dense woodland, cascading waterfalls, ....More>>>


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