- Vietnam gives boost to Lao National Day celebrations
Vietnam has donated command vehicles, parade gear and fireworks to assist with Laos’ 50th National Day celebrations in December, underscoring the countries’ close defence partnership, according to a report in Vietnamnet. The support comes as Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, is visiting Laos this week to attend a joint rescue exercise and the annual defence ministers’ meeting involving Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. ........More>>>
- Laos, Cambodian armies strengthen bilateral cooperation
The Lao People’s Army and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening military cooperation and strengthening friendship between the neighbouring nations, during a high-level visit to Laos by a Cambodian defence delegation. Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Tea Seiha, is leading a delegation on an official visit to Laos from October 13-16, including talks aimed at enhancing defence relations..........More>>>
- Laos launches pioneering national AI system to fuel digital economy
The Lao government has launched a pioneering national Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative, centered on developing its first large-scale AI system, to accelerate digital innovation and socio-economic development.
This initiative is a core component of the country’s broader Digital Economy Strategy 2030.........More>>>
- Chinese vice president meets Lao vice president
BEIJING (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday met with Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.
Han said that the Chinese side has always viewed the China-Laos relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective and is willing to work with Laos to implement the important consensus reached between the leaders of the two parties and two countries......More>>>
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- Tripartite deal aims to boost Lao agri-business
A partnership between the business and banking sectors has been launched to help Lao farmers improve productivity, access finance, and expand export opportunities.
The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lao Agri-Business Association, and Nayoby Bank signed a Memorandum of Agreement titled “Strengthening Lao Agri-Business” in Vientiane last week........More>>>
- Luang Namtha sees rise in visitor numbers, fuelled by ecotourism
Luang Namtha province continues to record strong growth in visitor numbers, welcoming more than 985,000 tourists from January to September this year, reflecting a 9 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Luang Namtha Tourism Sector. Tourism activities generated an estimated US$30 million in direct and indirect income for the province, reflecting the success of local authorities and the Department of Culture and Tourism in sustainable tourism development and conservation-based initiatives.......More>>>
- Labour ministry beefs up operations of worker recruitment agencies
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare is working to improve the quality and accountability of private recruitment agencies who hire workers for overseas jobs. A pre-departure orientation workshop for recruitment agencies, taking place on October 15-16, was opened by the Director General of the ministry’s Department of Employment, Ms Anousone Khamsingsavath, with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)........More>>>
- Vietjet offers exclusive deals for Lao tourists
Vietjet Air has launched its biggest promotional campaign of the year, offering up to 50 percent off flights, free baggage allowance, and special hotel deals for travellers from Laos and beyond, during a limited 10-day “Super Sale” period. The airline’s largest promotion of 2025 aims to make year-end and early-2026 travel easier and more affordable for Lao visitors heading to Vietnam or connecting to other international destinations....More>>>
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Turning disaster into opportunity
When the Indian Ocean tsunami reached Myanmar’s coast in 2004, the Moken people had already sought safety on higher ground. They had no written records of tsunamis. What guided them were oral histories...... . More >>>
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