- That Luang festival kicks off, uniting faith, culture and trade
A grand opening ceremony marked the start of this year’s That Luang festival and trade fair on Saturday, marking the beginning of Laos’ most important religious and cultural event, which blends faith, heritage and commerce........More>>>
- Laos, Japan strengthen ties in rule of law as high-ranking delegation visits Tokyo
Laos and Japan have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in the legal and judicial sectors, with a high-level Lao delegation visiting Tokyo from October 27-31.........More>>>
- Industry ministry sets 5-year development plan to drive national growth
The industry and trade sector aims to contribute at least 36.2 percent to GDP, with an annual average growth rate of 12.65 percent for industry, 14.54 percent for domestic trade, and 10.62 percent for foreign trade.....More>>>
- Phu Bia Mining receives ‘Best Taxpaying Business’ Award for the fifth time
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) has once again affirmed its reputation as one of Laos’ most responsible corporate citizens, receiving the ‘Best Taxpaying Business’ award for the fifth consecutive year......More>>>
- Running for a good cause: LBC continues 11-year commitment to help Lao childrenWhat began as a simple idea to encourage people to live healthier and more active lives has become one of Laos’s most meaningful charity events — the Run for Children – Luang Prabang Half Marathon......More>>>
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- Govt reaffirms commitment to skills development in ASEAN
The government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to working with ASEAN member states to promote sustainable and inclusive skills development, ensuring the region’s workforce is prepared for future challenges and opportunities. Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Mr Phongsaysack Inthalath, made the statement at the Regional Conference on the ASEAN Year of Skills (AYOS) 2025......More>>>
- Regional justice officials review enforcement of environmental laws
Senior judges and prosecutors from Laos and the region last week met in Vientiane for a two-day conference on Climate and Environmental Justice (CEJ), aimed at improving the enforcement of environmental laws and fostering regional cooperation. The event, which was organised under the JuSTICE Project, with support from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), brought together senior judges, prosecutors, and legal professionals from Laos, France, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines to share their experiences and strengthen regional collaboration on environmental and climate justice.........More>>>
- Road closure schedule announced for Kasy-Nan road
A hazardous section of Road 4C in the area around the 9km Mountain between Kasy district in Vientiane province and Nan district in Luang Prabang province is now closed to traffic at certain times of the day while repairs are carried out. The road upgrade began on October 30 but no finishing date for the work has been announced.
The planned closing and opening times are as follows:.....More>>>
- Vientiane provincial police arrest 13 kratom dealers
Vientiane provincial police have dismantled a network of kratom dealers, arresting 13 suspects and seizing 905 kilograms of kratom leaves, along with 333 e-cigarettes, during a series of operations conducted in October. According to the Police Department of Drug Prevention and Control, the coordinated raids were conducted across multiple districts in Vientiane and Vientiane province......More>>>
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Gen Z is rewriting Laos’s future, one word at a time
Every evening in Xayabouly, when the paddy fields fade into mist and the air turns cool, a few classrooms begin to glow with light. Inside, teenagers sit shoulder to shoulder, repeating English words in unison, sometimes hesitantly, sometimes with laughter. ..........More>>>
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