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- Canada, Germany to support Mekong countries to deal with challenges
Canada and Germany have announced they will contribute to the Mekong Fund to handle the growing challenges that development and changing climate pose to Southeast Asia’s largest waterway.. ...More>>>

- PM advises Phongsaly to produce more crops, handicrafts for export
Prime​ Minister​ Sonexay​ Siphandone​ has advised authorities in Phongsaly​ province to spur the development of each locality according to its potential to grow crops, produce handicrafts, and farm fish for the purposes of export.   ....More>>>

- Lao, Korean universities mull plans to establish dairy industry in Laos
The National University of Laos (NUOL) and Seoul National University (SNU) in the Republic of Korea are discussing plans to set up a dairy farm in Laos after first introducing a dairy course in the Department of Livestock at the Faculty of Agriculture, NUOL.....More>>>

- Industry Minister observes operation at Savannakhet Dry Port
A delegation led by Minister of Industry and Commerce Mr Malaythong Kommasith on Monday visited Savannakhet Special Economic Zone C – Savan Park and Savannakhet Dry Port. The visits were made to observe developments at Zone C and spur investment and further development in the zone. ...More>>>

- LXML awarded prestigious Asean Mineral Award 2023 in Mineral Processing – Metallic
Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) has been awarded the first Runner Up Asean Mineral Award in Mineral Processing – Metallic, a prestigious recognition that highlights the company’s commitment to sustainable mining practices. ...More>>>

- Govt, private sector review progress of Dual Cooperative Training
The Ministry of Education and Sports and the Lao National Chamber of Commerce (LNCCI) jointly undertook a progress review of the Dual Cooperative Training programme on Monday. ...More>>>

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- National Convention Centre gears up to host Asean Summit
The National Convention Centre is preparing to welcome leaders and delegates attending the 44th Asean Summit in Vientiane next year.. ..More>>>

- Govt gives guidance for proactive economic engagement by diplomatic missions
The government has issued new guidelines that require Lao diplomatic missions abroad to be more proactive in economic matters to promote trade and investment, business partnerships and economic integration with the outside world to drive national development.....More>>>

- Health ministry satisfied with improved capacity
  Laos has achieved good results in strengthening the capacity of the health system and responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and other health crises, the health minister has said. However, many challenges still exist and there are lessons to be learned for future improvement......More>>>

- US govt provides vehicles, equipment for UXO clearance
The US government has provided new vehicles and equipment for use in the operations of UXO Lao, worth more than US$273,000 (5.6 billion kip). ..More>>>

- Türkiye provides 30 tonnes of rice seed for flood-hit farmers
The Republic of Türkiye is providing 30 tonnes of climate resilient rice varieties to two central provinces in Laos as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. . ..More>>>
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Lao Champahom rice set for export to USA
Champahom Trading Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd. will ship 900 tonnes of Champahom sticky rice to the USA following the company’s entry into markets in Belgium and France. ...More>>>

Lao-Thai art exhibition kicks-off
The National Institute of Fine Arts is organising an art exhibition to promote cultural exchange between Laos and Thailand.. .. More >>>
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Towards a brighter tomorrow: India’s G20 presidency and the dawn of a new multilateralism
Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 Presidency. It is a moment to reflect, recommit, and rejuvenate the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’ ...More >>>

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Golan Heights — results of vote
UNITED NATIONS (TASS) -- The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling upon Israel to withdraw from the occupied Golan Heights, a TASS correspondent reported.....More >>>

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How can health services be improved?
People are now able to get better quality treatment thanks to expanding health services in hospitals and clinics countrywide, while affordable health care is available under the National Health Insurance scheme. ..More >>>

Laos fulfils dream of winning gold at China Sepak Takraw Open
The Lao sepak takraw team collected a glittering haul of two gold, one silver and a bronze medal at the China Sepak Takraw Open of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation,...More >>>
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Lakeside Great Wall of China: stunning views, pleasant weather and abundant greenery Beijing, China:  Walking up the steps of China’s most iconic sight, ....More>>>

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Mr Nguyen Ba Hung (left) on Tuesday presents flowers to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Saleumxay Kommasith ..More>>>

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