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20 November 2025

- Princess Aiko visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, began her first official overseas visit to Laos on Monday, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties........More>>>

- Traffic direction changes planned on city roads
The Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport is preparing to introduce changes in the direction of traffic flow on nine main roads in the city centre. .....More>>>

- Phu Bia Mining honoured with LNCCI Business Leader Award 2024
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) has been awarded the prestigious Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) Business Leader Award 2024,.....More>>>

- Lao Telecommunications Company Group receives Outstanding Business Leader Award Lao Telecommunications Company Group was awarded the Lao Business Leader Award on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI).....More>>>

- Australia and ASEAN: United in Promoting Peace
Southeast Asia understands all too well the true cost of conflict and the value of peace. Violence and instability disrupt livelihoods, displace communities and undermine economic growth – threatening food and energy security,....More>>>

- Lao Bullion Bank, Sabthavy Financial Institution sign MoU to expand credit access
The Lao Bullion Bank Limited (LBB) and the Sabthavy Financial Institution have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the use of financial status certificates as collateral for loans, marking another step towards improving credit accessibility in Laos......More>>>


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- NA sets priorities for 10th Legislature, reviews achievements of past five years
The National Assembly (NA) has set a sweeping agenda for the 10th Legislature, prioritising sharper decision-making on issues of national importance, stronger alignment with development goals, rigorous law enforcement, and closer oversight of the state budget. .....More>>>

- Germany, Laos: United in Diversity – 2025 United in World Heritage
The purpose of UNESCO World Heritage listings is to identify, protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value to humanity. They are considered as irreplaceable sources of life, inspiration and legacy which we should pass on to future generations. ....More>>>

- Europe and the Indo-Pacific: Partners for a Resilient Future

Europe and the Indo-Pacific are working closely together to support shared growth, resilience and sustainability, bringing people, trade and the environment together across continents...More>>>

- Govt misses nearly 70 percent of revenue from state land concessions

The government has collected only 31 percent of the total potential revenue in the form of rent and concession fees from 1,716 approved projects on state land.
The Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Dr Linkham Douangsavanh, gave the figure while responding to questions from National Assembly members at the 10th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly last week.....More>>>

- Stronger economic cooperation in focus at Laos-Vietnam seminar

Senior officials and business representatives from Laos and Vietnam met in Hanoi recently to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation through updated policies and sectoral dialogue.
The Embassy of Laos in Hanoi, in cooperation with the Department of Economy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, organised the Laos-Vietnam Trade & Investment Promotion Seminar 2025 with the theme “Sharing the Path to a Secure Future”........More>>>

- Laos launches campaign for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025
The Government of Laos officially launched the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 at the Landmark Hotel on Monday to create awareness about this key issue among the public..........More>>>

- Six-year effort strengthens maternal, child health services

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, held a ceremony to mark the successful completion of a six-year project for improving maternal and child health. .....More>>>

 
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VBSP supports NBB’s poverty drive in northern Laos
The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) continues supporting the Lao Bank for Social Policies (NBB-Policy Bank) in.......... More >>>

XZero releases emotional new single ‘Leave It’, capturing pain of letting go
XZero have returned with their latest single “Leave It,” a powerful rock-driven track that delves into the emotional struggles of someone who still cannot forget their past love. ...... More >>>

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A nation united in celebration: Thousands flock to the grand opening of 12th National Games
At the unusually early hour of 3 pm on November 15, thousands of spectators —ranging from local residents of Vientiane to visitors from across the Laos — began lining the streets and gathering.........More>>>

China, ASEAN pledge deeper collaboration
(China Daily/ANN) -- Officials from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations highlighted their partnership as a crucial source of stability in a turbulent world, calling for alignment of development visions to build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future........More >>>

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Russia and Laos: 65 years of time-tested friendship
On 7 October 2025, Russia and Laos celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Over the past decades, much has changed in our ..... More >>>

Host Vientiane hopes for top ranking at National Games
Vientiane’s sports team hopes to earn the top ranking at the 12th National Games being held on home soil during November 15–25.
Currently, Vientiane.......More >>>

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Jakarta: A city where urban energy meets the calm of the sea
When people think of Jakarta, they often imagine endless traffic, the blare of horns, and millions of people rushing to keep up with the city’s fast pace. ...More >>>


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